GamePro: "Fortunately, Splinter Cell 3DS improves upon that template in many regards. The addition of 3D graphics to the stealth-action experience more than makes up for the fact that the game is slightly less visually pleasing than the still-beautiful console versions of Chaos Theory.
Even though the game is an early example of 3D gaming (and a port of a half-decade-old game to boot), the depth of field provided by the 3DS allows Splinter Cell 3D to serve as a new benchmark for stealth gaming. The ability to determine the distance of enemies and obstacles with even more clarity cannot be understated, and Splinter Cell 3DS never falters. When you factor in the slight additions thrown into the game by Ubisoft, like 3D puzzles for hacking and Conviction-style projected objectives, there's really nothing to complain about when it comes to Splinter Cell 3D's visuals."
Bruce Morganholt is something of a computer genius. Having been working hard on deciphering the works of Philip Masse (a dangerously intelligent man who was taken out by Sam in the first game), good old Bruce finds himself kidnapped, and placed at the centre of an information tussle between most of the major Eastern countries. Sam, as always, is sent in to rescue the genius and find out exactly what the various terrorist factions are after.
Sound familiar? Splinter Cell 3D, for those that don’t know, is actually a remake of the third game in the series, Chaos Theory. Released on Xbox, PS2 and PC back in March 2005, the story remains pretty much untouched in this version.
Nintendo are set to launch a series of Nintendo 3DS console bundles after the summer, beginning with two of Ubisoft’s big name franchises. Both Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 3DS and the forthcoming Driver Renegade 3D will be included in official bundle packages.
So what if they do bundle? And for all we know, ubisoft begged them to do it to boost their own sales
Yeah I know, but its pretty suspicious with a brand new game isn't it?
Maybe Driver will be terrible, hoping thats not the case.
I actually predicted a few weeks back that if there were going to be bundles, using SSF4 might have been a much better decision to attract core markets.
Splinter Cell 3D is a 3DS port of the single player campaign from Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and the game benefits from its AAA pedigree. The cartridge offers a full story with cut scenes and gunfights and it’s the sort of title that’s otherwise absent from the lackluster 3DS launch lineup. Sadly, that doesn’t make it a good game. Splinter Cell 3D may be filling a void, but it’s a terrible port with miserable controls and Sam Fisher isn’t enough to make the experience worthwhile.
Good to see someone reviewing the game as is rather than what isn't.