Which Splinter Cell game should I buy?

UncleRuckus · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:19

Hi chaps, I played the first couple of Splinter cell games on the Xbox.

Fast forward to now I haven't played a new one for several years, so which one should I buy?

That is what's the best one?

HangTime · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:27

If you've played the first two it would make sense to go with the 3rd in the series, Chaos Theory. It is generally one of the best regarded in the series, although be careful how you acquire it, the Steam version works OK for me but I think the retail version has problems installing on a modern OS.

I played Chaos Theory, Double Agent and Conviction recently if you want to see a modern mini-review of each (possible spoilers):

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=22644780#post22644780
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=22703773#post22703773
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=22973875&postcount=131

kmetek · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:31

buy them all, they're cheap :=)

UncleRuckus · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:32

Okay I shall get Chaos Theory while it's on steam for a couple of quid <3

K1LLSW1TCH · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:35

My personal favourite is Pandora Tomorrow, I thought Conviction was a pile of arcade rubbish!

kmetek · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:36

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®

Released 27 Aug 2009

-75%
[COLOR=#626366 ]9,99€ [/COLOR]
2,49€

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction™ Deluxe Edition

Released 29 Apr 2010

-75%
[COLOR=#626366 ]14,99€ [/COLOR]
3,74€

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

Released 13 Feb 2009

-75%
[COLOR=#626366 ]9,99€ [/COLOR]
2,49€

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®

Released 1 Apr 2008

-75%
[COLOR=#626366 ]4,99€ [/COLOR]
1,24€

9,96€
Price of individual games:

Tibbz2 · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:45

Chaos Theory was my favourite, awesome game!

TheVoice · 23 Dec 2012 at 11:10

I think I only ever played the demo of Chaos Theory. May have to get it while it's cheap...bizarre that Conviction is actually cheaper though!

eekfek · 23 Dec 2012 at 11:15

another vote for Chaos Theory here, fantastic game but just be aware it doesn't seem to like newer versions of windows.

tom113 · 23 Dec 2012 at 11:29

Convictions co-op mode was really good I thought, chaos theory was pretty good too.

LoopyOrc · 23 Dec 2012 at 11:32

Chaos Theory!! It's one of my all time favourites, I even own three copies.

strumpusplunket · 23 Dec 2012 at 11:48

Yeah, I agree with the calls for Chaos Theory being one of the best in the franchise. Conviction I thought really ruined the Splinter Cell feel, and didn't really fit with the rest of the series.

No problems for me running Chaos Theory (Steam version) on Windows 7 either.

LoopyOrc · 23 Dec 2012 at 11:52

strumpusplunket said:
Yeah, I agree with the calls for Chaos Theory being one of the best in the franchise. Conviction I thought really ruined the Splinter Cell feel, and didn't really fit with the rest of the series.

No problems for me running Chaos Theory (Steam version) on Windows 7 either.

For £2.24...do I make it 4 copies?

Edit: Just did, added Conviction for the sum of £1.99, I reckon it's worth that

Had money to spare in my steam wallet.