Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2005
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 229 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 254
  3. Negative: 14 out of 254
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  1. CharlieLoGamer
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    It's not often that a third entry in any video games is the greatest in the series, but in my opinion, Chaos Theory was peak Splinter Cell. Everything that was great about the 2 first is just overall better. Soundtrack is probably my favorite OST of all time. 10/10.
  2. KentKouh
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Both Chaos Theory and Pandora Tomorrow is the best stealth games ever made. Enjoy every seconds of this game, it will mindblown you.
  3. tooboredto
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Shockingly amazing game. Absolutely Ubisoft's best work. The gameplay and environments are absolutely phenomenal.
  4. Sgm9793
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Not only is this game the best game of the series, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is the greatest stealth game ever created! Modern developers take note, this what a stealth game should be.
  5. precomp
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    I've played hundreds of games and this is the best so far for me. The game is almost perfect. The only problem I had with the game was when I tried to finish the game at 100%. When the 2 AI's fought against each other and they always detected me especially in the missions Bathhouse and Seoul.
  6. MattchewHawk
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    This is the game that introduced me to stealth titles as a kid. Ever since I've been obsessed with the genre, even games that aren't actually stealth games but just use the mechanics, These really were the best in class games. Splinter Cell was a delight to play. I adore it even now, all these years later, going grey and making noises when I get out of a chair.
  7. Crockaflocka
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    A stealth masterpiece. This game set a high standard for the stealth game genre and it honestly still holds up.
  8. BallisticSmaug
    May 30, 2021
    10
    This might have to be my favorite video game off all time, or at least as far as original Xbox games go. With even better mechanics and graphics, this game seriously upped the competition when it came to stealth action games. The best Splinter Cell game by far, and possibly the best Tom Clancy game.
  9. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 84%

    Gameplay - 9/10 Graphics (for time) - 7/10 Story - 8/10 Game Length - 7/10 Characters - 8/10 Level/Area Design - 6/10 Atmosphere - 10/10 Sound Effects - 8/10 Soundtrack - 6/10 Replay Value - 7/10 Has the unfortunate task of competing against Metal Gear and doesn't fill those shoes. But for a stealth based games this addition to the franchise is really enjoyable    OVERALL - 84%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 7/10
    Story - 8/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 6/10
    Atmosphere - 10/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Replay Value - 7/10

    Has the unfortunate task of competing against Metal Gear and doesn't fill those shoes. But for a stealth based games this addition to the franchise is really enjoyable and creative. Definitely the best Splinter Cell game.    … Expand
  10. Darth_Kane
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Still an amazing game, even after all these years. Just revisited after buying it one XBox One X, looks and a plays surprisingly good.

    Will forever be one of my favorite games, shame that the franchise seems dead now, Splinter Cell still has a lot of potential.
  11. Brayancodova
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo! Me gustan los juegos de sigilo splinter cell siempre fue mi titulo favorito excelente!.
  12. Guo56
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    A stealth game that has aged so great that I can just smell the wine scent coming of of it.
  13. ZOHiiR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is one of the greatest games in the history of stealth games, this game is deserve an remake
  14. Aguilardenerh
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I love Sam fisher. You are so lucky that you can take control of the Great Fisher Poison and secretly kill the enemy.
  15. Dperks
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    This games pretty good not like the best stealth game I've ever played but good non the less. its better then the last two games if only for the fact that we got quick saves in this one.
  16. Broyax
    May 1, 2017
    8
    J'y avais joué et l'avais fini lors de sa sortie en 2005 mais je n'en gardais étrangement qu'un souvenir assez flou, un mélange de sensations fortes et d'irritation -à moins que ce ne fût du pur énervement combiné à la fureur de la victoire acquise de haute lutte (rien que ça...).

    Alors, j'ai remis le machin sur le métier et m'y suis attelé juste pour voir, histoire de se remettre les    J'y avais joué et l'avais fini lors de sa sortie en 2005 mais je n'en gardais étrangement qu'un souvenir assez flou, un mélange de sensations fortes et d'irritation -à moins que ce ne fût du pur énervement combiné à la fureur de la victoire acquise de haute lutte (rien que ça...).

    Alors, j'ai remis le machin sur le métier et m'y suis attelé juste pour voir, histoire de se remettre les idées en place... et ce qui devait arriver, arriva : une fois le doigt dans l'engrenage, on ne lâche plus ce Splinter qui fait toujours figure d'épouvantail dans le petit monde fermé des jeux d'infitration, malgré -pourtant- le poids des ans !

    Il reste dans le fond très semblable aux deux premiers Splinter Cell avec son approche "hardcore stealth to death" (marche silencieusement ou crève) : l'IA des ennemis est intraitable et semble parfois avoir des yeux derrière la tête ; si ce Splinter 3 abuse moins des scripts, certains vous déboulent encore en pleine face pour vous mettre un gros coup de pression supplémentaire ; de plus, il balance ici et là et surtout vers la fin, des "situations" en temps limité à s'arracher les cheveux...

    Cela dit, tous ces "sales coups" étaient déjà l'apanage des deux précédents Splinter, sauf qu'ici d'une part les niveaux sont un peu plus grands et d'autre part on peut sauvegarder quand on veut ! voilà qui change considérablement la donne (dans le bon sens) et laisse plus de choix et de solutions au joueur qui peut expérimenter à loisir...

    Une carte en 3D est même gracieusement proposée mais rien de très ergonomique puisqu'elle n'indique que la zone où on se trouve et qu'elle se révèle peu lisible avec son vert monochrome dégueulasse ! D'ailleurs, l'interface générale n'a pas changé et reste carrément perfectible pour les standards d'aujourd'hui. Sam loupe toujours les éléphants dans les couloirs (sacré Sam la,picole !) et le moindre affrontement est très, très mal barré : avec ce Splinter, on s'infiltre ou on crève. Capito Pépito ?

    On prendra donc bien soin de ne jamais déclencher d'alarme et de reprendre le cas échéant sa sauvegarde d'il y a moins de deux minutes -voire bien moins- et de tenter le plus souvent un parcours proche d'une certaine perfection ou à défaut d'une fluidité appréciable : c'est-à-dire en vérité de garder toujours son sang-froid ! d'ailleurs, les sadiques de chez Ubisoft ont même pensé à la sauvegarde rapide, décidément très, très utile...

    La réalisation du jeu est certes convaincante mais dans des environnements aussi sombres que l'on parcourt en nuances verdâtres de l'amplification de lumière, elle s'avère en fait assez secondaire ! ce qui importe ici davantage, ce sont les effets sonores réussis et la VF drolatique de notre pince-sans-rire de Schwarzy-Batou-Fisher par Daniel Beretta. Sans mentionner le doublage hilarant des Japonais (on dirait les Inconnus...).

    A noter la musique survoltée d'Amon Tobin -un choix audacieux d'Ubisoft à n'en pas douter- qui délivre une partition des plus bizarres, faite de jazz électro-industriel tantôt agité tantôt introspectif selon le calme ou le foirage de la situation. Difficilement descriptible mais très efficace.

    Egalement drôle au 3ème degré (ou plus) l'espèce d'intrigue à la Tom Clancy complètement délirante et grotesque qui sert de prétexte au jeu : je crois que ce bon vieux Tom boit et sans doute tout ce qui s'en inspire également.

    Exigeant, énervant, implacable mais assurément réaliste, ce Splinter Cell 3 est aussi incroyablement addictif pour tout amateur de vidéo-ludo-furtivité.    … Expand
  17. herrmoekl
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    One of my All-Time Favorites and certainly one of the best stealth Games ever created. The Gameplay offers so many opportunities to access an area and handle a situation. That is what i really miss in more modern stealth Games. The Game also wonderfully arouses the feeling of being a spy. Since then there was no other Game on the market that could accomplish that in this form.
  18. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    Tom Clancy's Splinter cell chaos theory sets the player as a spy of Third Echelon, Sam Fisher currently investigating a string of events leading towards a major terrorist. All made by a very intellectual person. Its up to you, to ghost your way through highly dangerous missions, to put an end to this "chaos theory," and prevent world war 3.
  19. TheLooseHunter
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    Too good. I recommend this one instead of the ps2 game. This is just a masterpiece and a very good improvement since the last one. I love this game and the franchise
  20. pkchew
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    This is among my top 3 favorite games of all time. Easily the best game in the Splinter Cell series. The game play is fluid and nuanced, the story is engaging and the graphics are impressive for a game developed a decade ago. The soundtrack and voice acting are amazing as well (Michael Ironside is perfection). Love the overall aesthetic. If you've only played generation seven Splinter CellThis is among my top 3 favorite games of all time. Easily the best game in the Splinter Cell series. The game play is fluid and nuanced, the story is engaging and the graphics are impressive for a game developed a decade ago. The soundtrack and voice acting are amazing as well (Michael Ironside is perfection). Love the overall aesthetic. If you've only played generation seven Splinter Cell games, you've been missing out. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is the crown jewel of the stealth genre.… Expand
  21. AmongstYou
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    It's strange for me to claim this, but I do profess that this is my favorite game of all time. It's hard to describe, but in my opinion Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is the perfect culmination of story, visuals, audio, and gameplay ever crafted. This is art, undeniably.
  22. Zeichef
    Jun 10, 2012
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, the best installment in the series hands down. A huge step forward for the stealth game genre and since it's release very few games have even come close to the stealth mechanics of this game. If stealth isn't your thing, Chaos Theory is also an amazing action game, if you choose to play like a super soldier utilizing stunning new moves to take down your enemies.Absolutely amazing game, the best installment in the series hands down. A huge step forward for the stealth game genre and since it's release very few games have even come close to the stealth mechanics of this game. If stealth isn't your thing, Chaos Theory is also an amazing action game, if you choose to play like a super soldier utilizing stunning new moves to take down your enemies. I'm a hardcore gamer, playing virtually anything that comes out. Chaos Theory came out in 2005 and 7 years later, it still remains in my Top 10, no, make that Top 5 games of all time.… Expand
  23. WalkingOnWater
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    Very few games do stealth as beautifully as the Splinter Cell series, and this game is simply the finest out there. Immensely enjoyable, fantastic missions and damn good AI make this a terrific game with innovative gameplay.
  24. KnightH.
    Mar 13, 2007
    10
    Don't get me wrong but I do enjoy the stab in the back do a runner types of games but how the hell do I access versus mode on Splintercell Chaos Theory.
  25. JohnM.
    Jan 6, 2007
    10
    The gameplay is absoloutely fantastic. It has great graphics and stealth movement. The controls can take some time to get used to though.
  26. SteveP.
    Jun 8, 2006
    10
    A lot better than splinter cell one. They made all the things that were two hard in splinter cell one easier, and all the things to easy more challenging. First of all you have a knife, which makes hand-to-hand combat a lot smother and more fun, better than that gay elbow hit thing from the first. The hacking ability, EEV and the thingy on you gun that messes up cameras and stuff, allows A lot better than splinter cell one. They made all the things that were two hard in splinter cell one easier, and all the things to easy more challenging. First of all you have a knife, which makes hand-to-hand combat a lot smother and more fun, better than that gay elbow hit thing from the first. The hacking ability, EEV and the thingy on you gun that messes up cameras and stuff, allows for more options in completing the mission. The biggest improvement is the flow of the game, the last game felt kind of well I don… Expand
  27. T.Clancy
    Feb 27, 2006
    1
    Graphics are nice but I have given this game a week and still cant get used to the controls or sneaking around like a wuss. Call me a FPS fan but I will be trading this one in. Not very fun.
  28. BrunoB.
    Jan 15, 2006
    10
    for me this game is perfect, i love splinter cell.
  29. JonS.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    I love these games, and the coresponding book! there just the gratest game ever.
  30. ArmandilloD.
    Sep 7, 2005
    9
    I am not the biggest fan of these sneaking games... but Splinter Cell :chaos theory is really a awesome game... Graphics are top quality (with this quality, i dont need xbox360 in couple of years)... gameplay is fantastic. This game really has the right "feeling"... Only "-" is, that it's pretty hard to get used to controls.
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#2 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 70
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  1. Play Magazine
    95
    In all things small and epic, from the palpable graininess of the game's predominantly poorly lit environments, to the endlessly thrilling second installment of the spies vs. mercenaries online competitions, Theory does not disappoint. [May 2005, p.44]
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    95
    It's simply brilliant. The modes, graphics, gameplay, sound, music, acting, dialogue, and every other little piece in between all come together to create a tense, sweaty-palm experience you can't find anywhere else. [Apr 2005, p.126]
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  3. Next Level Gaming
    95
    You can't be a serious game player and not have this game. It's simply a must buy. It is the perfect third in a near perfect game series.
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