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'We're doing next-gen already' says Splinter Cell developer

Splinter Cell: Blacklist Creative Director Maxime Béland has told VideoGamer.com that his upcoming release is tackling ideas very similar to that of some next-generation titles.

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ShugaCane3932d ago (Edited 3932d ago )

"I think one of the next-gen thinkings, I guess, is always on, connectivity with your friends and we're doing that - we're blurring those lines."

Yeah, cool mate. But we're talking about Splinter Cell. Stealth. Being alone on a sneaking mission. With the tension and all this kind of stuff. Blacklist may look like a Next-Gen game to you, it's still nowhere near the Next-Gen Splinter Cell I'm looking for.

Shadonic3932d ago

I agree its not really that next gen when you re ally look at it, Next gen game no not really, next gen in action uhh probably idk, Next gen in stealth they went kind of backwards after double agent with conviction and it seems to be continuing with black list. Yes I know there's still stealth but its no where near as satisfying as the first 3 splinter cell's and that disappoints and saddens me.

BillytheBarbarian3932d ago

Double Agent was the only bad one imo. I still play the others regularly. Solid franchise.

Shadonic3932d ago (Edited 3932d ago )

After rethinking it over billy i have to agree double agent was really bad. I just loved splinter cell more when the gameplay didnt take such a huge shift towards action, yes theres stealth but not the stealth i knew and loved for years, its just the usual everyday stealth that i could find in almost any-game with a stealth mission. I'ts just the same old crouch down and your silent no matter how fast you move stuff. I'm most likely still going to buy it sometime in the future but it just feels like to many of the games ive loved since I was a child have sold and tarnished what made them great and loved in the first place for flashy explosions and action action action.

BillytheBarbarian3932d ago

There won't be significant differences graphically between ps3 and ps4. A lot of people are going to feel let down with such high expectations. Games like Metal Gear 4 and Uncharted are going to hold their own for a long time. If graphics are all you really care about there are PCs for that.

NightStalker333931d ago

The only thing I hope for is 1080p at 60fps standard. If it meets that, i'll be just fine.

BillytheBarbarian3931d ago

You might not see that in some games too. A good example would be like NBA 2k13. When players go to the bench the player models drop rendering to save ram. You see it when you make substitutions. Now with the expanded ram and hardware everyone on the court will have higher detail at all times. Untrained eyes may not notice at all.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - A Decade in the Shadows

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell has been out of action for a decade, so it's time to look back at 2013's Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

CoNn3rB238d ago

Sam Fisher is evidently the most skilled stealth operative because no-one has seen him in his own game for years

kevco33238d ago

10 years, in fact. He must be, like, 60 by now?

phoenixwing238d ago (Edited 238d ago )

why make an inspired game that takes effort when you can half ass it with multiplayer gaas games and filler filled assassins creed games?

That question up there is the reason you don't see splinter cell games

zarbor238d ago

Yup, another example that Ubisoft has no idea what they are doing.

MIDGETonSTILTS17238d ago

The entire mark and execute system belonged in another game.

It’s cool, but the polar opposite to how Sam Fisher initially handled.

The original trilogy made shooting very, very difficult, yet a viable option, which ultimately motivates stealth.

The mark/execute system makes shooting stupid easy, to the point of why would you even bother trying stealth as an alternative?

FYouDad237d ago

Because Ghost is the method fans of the series actually prefer? IMark and execute is never forced upon the player you liiterally never have to bother using it even once throughout Blacklist.

Tody_ZA238d ago

The sad part is that I actually really enjoyed the last game, Blacklist. It may have lacked the iconic voice but the gameplay was excellent, and blended stealth, action and a mix really great compared to most games, where none of the three options felt like the wrong way to play. I really hope they either produce a remake of the original game or a proper sequel.

Rikimaru-00238d ago

Isn't UBI Soft remaking splinter cell.

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Ranking the Splinter Cell Games From Worst To Best

The stealth icon has gone too stealthy of late, but the best Splinter Cell games still rank among the best games ever made.

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Sam Fisher Deserves Better

Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "Ubisoft, we need to chat. Please, have a seat. Thanks. Ok, so I think you know why you’re here. No it has nothing to do with all those game delays, we’ll talk about that later. What? No it’s not about the Skulls & Bones and Beyond Good & Evil 2 falling off the face of the Earth, just listen. We need to talk about Splinter Cell. Don’t give me that look, you know this conversation needs to happen. The way you’ve treated the series, its fans and poor Sam Fisher himself is sad, infuriating and just plain disappointing and it needs to stop."

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Fist4achin1478d ago

The Fish!!!

I'd love to see a remastered edition of those games as well as something new. It's about time.

UltraNova1477d ago

MGS is done, at least as we know it so it's now or never Ubi, give Fisher the reboot it deserves. And for Gods sake, don't you dare turn Splinter Cell into another Division/Ghost reckon online abomination instead of a SP focused steath action game!

Psychonaut851477d ago

You know they will though. This is Ubisoft we’re talking about

zachyBROosevelt1478d ago (Edited 1478d ago )

I would love a new splinter cell, maybe even a reboot at this point. Sam Fisher deserves it

Profchaos1477d ago

I think reboot the entire franchise the games were great but every time they try to make him human like a father or something it comes of as unbelievable

hiawa231477d ago

They added damn near every SC game to Xbox1X back compat enahnced list. That is a lot of Sam enhanced and I am loving it, but Sam deserves a new next gen game.

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