Splinter Cell = Best Game Ever

[JJaX]

OXM issue 13 finally hit NJ magazine stands. So I picked it up along with Shenmue II
I have been dying to play the splinter cell demo, and let me say this. Splinter cell is the best game I've ever played in a long time. It just oozes quality. I’m literally lost for the words worthy enough to describe this game. I must have played the demo level 10 times last night. There is just so many ways to approach any given situation. And the game really gives you a feeling like your really there lurking the shadows. The lighting and textures are amazing, it’s the first game I’ve ever played where the lighting actually affects game play. The haunting music really sets the mode too, with a womans voice singing this chilling yet soothing song. When im creeping up behind someone I really get this sensation that im about to end somebody’s life.. And this is a must play with 5.1, but I actually enjoyed it more with a nice set of head phones on. The sound is simply amazing, you really get a great sense of what type of room you are in. Ambient sounds also drown the sounds you make making creeping even easier. And the night vision and thermal goggles are amazing. Nothing like taking the lights out and turning on your night vision for a nice kill. If a guard wonders off and you take out the lights when he returns he will be spooked out and say things like “that’s not good” As you sit there in the pitch black seeing him clear as day (night vision) while he creeps around cautiously. Oh man, im getting chills thinking about it! And im not even going get into gadgets and split jumping, I let you guys figure all that out

And im urging you people, please don’t get walk through guides and ruin this great game.

Do yourselves a favor, get the demo disc and play it. But play it right. Make sure its dark and you have the sound blasting or headphones on. Best game ever? I think so.

BUY THIS GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!!!!!!!

[Dre]

Originally posted by JJaX
OXM issue 13 finally hit NJ magazine stands. So I picked it up along with Shenmue II
I have been dying to play the splinter cell demo, and let me say this. Splinter cell is the best game I've ever played in a long time. It just oozes quality. I’m literally lost for the words worthy enough to describe this game. I must have played the demo level 10 times last night. There is just so many ways to approach any given situation. And the game really gives you a feeling like your really there lurking the shadows. The lighting and textures are amazing, it’s the first game I’ve ever played where the lighting actually affects game play. The haunting music really sets the mode too, with a womans voice singing this chilling yet soothing song. When im creeping up behind someone I really get this sensation that im about to end somebody’s life.. And this is a must play with 5.1, but I actually enjoyed it more with a nice set of head phones on. The sound is simply amazing, you really get a great sense of what type of room you are in. Ambient sounds also drown the sounds you make making creeping even easier. And the night vision and thermal goggles are amazing. Nothing like taking the lights out and turning on your night vision for a nice kill. If a guard wonders off and you take out the lights when he returns he will be spooked out and say things like “that’s not good” As you sit there in the pitch black seeing him clear as day (night vision) while he creeps around cautiously. Oh man, im getting chills thinking about it! And im not even going get into gadgets and split jumping, I let you guys figure all that out

And im urging you people, please don’t get walk through guides and ruin this great game.

Do yourselves a favor, get the demo disc and play it. But play it right. Make sure its dark and you have the sound blasting or headphones on. Best game ever? I think so.

BUY THIS GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!!!!!!!

Yo bro, can't wait for my mag to hit my mailbox so I can check that shizzy out!

I picked up Shenmue 2 yesterday and watched the 1 and a 1/2 hour intro dvd (Shenmue I story for all you not in the know). And dayum that got me pumped to play. I've never had a game where I start off knowing so much about the character! I had no idea what to expect from Shenmue II since I never played the 1st, but so far its nothing shy of amazing! It plays like a movie and I'd been wanting a game with its main focus being story for a long time. What you think of it so far?

[JJaX]

Hey dre

Yeah the DVD refreshed my memory. A lot of fast foward and play, fast forward and play. But than I popped in shenmue II and felt like I logged back into the matrix or something. The game just looks amazing. And you gotta love the camera and filters. The game is simply beautiful and I cant wait to get into it some more.

I gotta meet someone at 8:00 AM *wink* *wink* (that’s where I am, wanted to clue you in without spoiling it for others)

[Spaztic]

I told you this game is going to own. I have played the demo quite a few times!

[Dre]

Originally posted by JJaX
Hey dre

Yeah the DVD refreshed my memory. A lot of fast foward and play, fast forward and play. But than I popped in shenmue II and felt like I logged back into the matrix or something. The game just looks amazing. And you gotta love the camera and filters. The game is simply beautiful and I cant wait to get into it some more.

I gotta meet someone at 8:00 AM *wink* *wink* (that’s where I am, wanted to clue you in without spoiling it for others)

Ya, I'm about 1 day past that point. But I didn't get much done except for lose all my money gambling hehehe...

check out more of my impressions on the game in my thread in the new releases. No spoilers.

[Evil_Dr_Beefy]

Coolness,...so what do you think?....Game of the year....... I can't wait to buy it....splinter cell is going to turn some heads this xmas

[Discretion]

I got the magazine today in the mail. I still have to try out the demo but all I can say is it looks good!

[FuNkY mOnK]

Question, how do I use my gadgets in my inventory once activated? For instance the optic fiber camera, and also I thought you can open doors just wide enough to peek in, I’m finding that when I open doors it’s like I’m coming home to take a crap, not very stealthy. Any hints?

[XBX_Junior_XBX]

great now i am even more excited about this game!!!! : P

THX TO YOU GUYS!!! : )

[Discretion]

Originally posted by XBX_Junior_XBX
great now i am even more excited about this game!!!! : P

THX TO YOU GUYS!!! : )

No problem bro!

[JJaX]

Originally posted by FuNkY mOnK
Question, how do I use my gadgets in my inventory once activated? For instance the optic fiber camera, and also I thought you can open doors just wide enough to peek in, I’m finding that when I open doors it’s like I’m coming home to take a crap, not very stealthy. Any hints?

You press and hold the black button. Than you use the D-pad to look around your inventory. Once a gadget is equiped just press "R" and you use it. Than you can just tap the black button to toggle between the last two items you used.

[E Nomini Patri]

Thanks for the "Way-cool" info JJax, I'm buying this game for sure now! What are the weapons like, by the way?

[Arven]

Originally posted by FuNkY mOnK
Question, how do I use my gadgets in my inventory once activated? For instance the optic fiber camera, and also I thought you can open doors just wide enough to peek in, I’m finding that when I open doors it’s like I’m coming home to take a crap, not very stealthy. Any hints?

Fiber optic camera: once it's equipped, press right trigger when you're standing next to a door. You can use the right thumbstick to swivel the camera.

Stealth opening doors: press A when you're close to a door, but don't select "open" yet. Move the left thumbstick down. That should bring up a stealth door-open option. Select that, and it'll open the door just a crack. Then, if you want to open the door wide, press the thumbstick button up.

That's as close as I could remember. I could have the thumbstick directions a bit off.

[dougi3000]

Stompy wrote a thread that basically EVERYTHING you need to know about the demo, and all the cool stuff.
give it a read. it is good.

http://s2.cgi.gamefaqs.com/boards/ge...&topic=4731729

[l Maximus l]

JJaX...you know you're one of my dawgs, dude....and because of your testimony on Splinter Cell, I'm definately going to take a very serious look at this game and especially check out the new demo. Damn...you got me pumped!

[FuNkY mOnK]

Thanks Arven and JJax for the info.can't wait to try it tonigth.

[JJaX]

Originally posted by Maximus-XBA
JJaX...you know you're one of my dawgs, dude....and because of your testimony on Splinter Cell, I'm definitely going to take a very serious look at this game and especially check out the new demo. Damn...you got me pumped!

Hey Maximus!!!!! Sure wish I could be on here more often and talk to you guys again! How is everything? Drop me a PM sometime you Bloke.

Thanks Avren for the stealth door tip. I couldn’t figure that out. I’m telling you I go through the demo level 3 times a day. Hell ive been playing nothing but the demo and I just bought shenmue II That’s gotta say something.

I haven’t been this pumped for a game since halo. Seems like 1 year after the release we are about to get the gaming experiences we’ve been waiting for. And splinter cell is beyond my expectations.

[Leviathon]

All this talk about Splinter Cell is makin' me horney for the Demo...

I subscribed to OXM about 3 to 4 weeks ago. I have not gotten my first issue yet, but I am thinking of going and buying it so I can play the Demo....I'm afraid that they will send my October's issue instead of November or do something really stupid like that...

[JimmieDoogan]

Yes it is... it's freakin amazing... even my sister of all people liked it. Can't wait for this game... OMG, it's amazing!!!!

[l Maximus l]

Originally posted by JimmieDoogan
Yes it is... it's freakin amazing... even my sister of all people liked it. Can't wait for this game... OMG, it's amazing!!!!

Damn......

That's it...I'll be right back...I'm going to go pick up the December issue eventhough I have a subscription...I want to play it now........

I have to see what all this comotion is about..........