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Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (PC) Review
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<blockquote data-quote="Metallus" data-source="post: 43232" data-attributes="member: 116"><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><u>Multiplayer:</u></span></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Chaos Theory’s multiplayer, this time round, comes in two flavors, Co-op and Versus. The new Co-op mode allows you and a buddy to team and up and play through the campaign. Along with all the standard gear the players have access to a set of double team moves which are covered in the Co-op tutorial which must be played through to unlock four specially designed levels. All the double team moves are handled with the tap of a single button at a certain area requiring teamwork. Special Co-op moves include boosting partners over high walls, lowering them on a rope and tossing them across large gaps (like a human missile). The level design is such that it places emphasis on teamwork. Although it would seem a bit scripted, it really is an excellent design decision meant to promote team based play. Co-op is a great concept that has been very nicely executed adding more depth to a multiplayer experience.</p><p></p><p>Next comes the four player Versus mode. Introduced in last year’s Pandora Tomorrow, the Versus mode sees third person perspective spies going up against first person perspective mercenaries. The spies come with some new unique moves while the mercs with their FPS viewpoint are slower and bit difficult to control, compared to an average FPS. In total there are 22 Versus maps, half of them are updated versions from Pandora Tomorrow and the rest are new and are more interactive and a lot larger than their predecessors.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=splintercell320050723234023824.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2458/splintercell320050723234023824.th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Chaos Theory's multiplayer mode can be labeled as hardcore because of its huge maps which require the player to learn every inch of it and come to grips with all the moves of the spies and the mercs. If you don’t then you end up being a rather huge liability to you teammate. Apart from this, the multiplayer is definitely a step up from Pandora Tomorrow and is unique in its execution.</p><p><strong><u><span style="color: Blue">Final Thoughts:</span></u></strong></p><p> There is no denying the success on the Splinter Cell series, it has established itself as the best stealth-action game around. Chaos Theory successfully extends and improves on the groundwork laid by it’s predecessors. Both the singleplayer and multiplayer parts of Chaos Theory have been impressively designed and executed. Even if it feels a little contrived and lacking, it’s an experience that must not be missed by fans of the genre and gamers alike. Whatever slight shortcomings the game may have, they in no way can make the entire experience suffer. Now, before you play the game, make sure you have a DVD drive.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><u><span style="color: Blue">My Score</span></u></strong></p><p><strong>Presentation – 10</strong></p><p><strong>Gameplay – 9.8</strong></p><p><strong>Graphics – 10</strong></p><p><strong>Sound – 9.6</strong></p><p><strong>Impact – 9.8</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: Blue"><u><span style="font-size: 12px">Overall </span></u>–</span> <span style="font-size: 12px">9.8</span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Metallus, post: 43232, member: 116"] [b][COLOR=Blue][U]Multiplayer:[/U][/COLOR] [/b] Chaos Theory’s multiplayer, this time round, comes in two flavors, Co-op and Versus. The new Co-op mode allows you and a buddy to team and up and play through the campaign. Along with all the standard gear the players have access to a set of double team moves which are covered in the Co-op tutorial which must be played through to unlock four specially designed levels. All the double team moves are handled with the tap of a single button at a certain area requiring teamwork. Special Co-op moves include boosting partners over high walls, lowering them on a rope and tossing them across large gaps (like a human missile). The level design is such that it places emphasis on teamwork. Although it would seem a bit scripted, it really is an excellent design decision meant to promote team based play. Co-op is a great concept that has been very nicely executed adding more depth to a multiplayer experience. Next comes the four player Versus mode. Introduced in last year’s Pandora Tomorrow, the Versus mode sees third person perspective spies going up against first person perspective mercenaries. The spies come with some new unique moves while the mercs with their FPS viewpoint are slower and bit difficult to control, compared to an average FPS. In total there are 22 Versus maps, half of them are updated versions from Pandora Tomorrow and the rest are new and are more interactive and a lot larger than their predecessors. [URL=http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=splintercell320050723234023824.jpg][IMG]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2458/splintercell320050723234023824.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Chaos Theory's multiplayer mode can be labeled as hardcore because of its huge maps which require the player to learn every inch of it and come to grips with all the moves of the spies and the mercs. If you don’t then you end up being a rather huge liability to you teammate. Apart from this, the multiplayer is definitely a step up from Pandora Tomorrow and is unique in its execution. [b][U][COLOR=Blue]Final Thoughts:[/COLOR][/U][/b] There is no denying the success on the Splinter Cell series, it has established itself as the best stealth-action game around. Chaos Theory successfully extends and improves on the groundwork laid by it’s predecessors. Both the singleplayer and multiplayer parts of Chaos Theory have been impressively designed and executed. Even if it feels a little contrived and lacking, it’s an experience that must not be missed by fans of the genre and gamers alike. Whatever slight shortcomings the game may have, they in no way can make the entire experience suffer. Now, before you play the game, make sure you have a DVD drive. [b] [U][COLOR=Blue]My Score[/COLOR][/U][/b] [b]Presentation – 10 Gameplay – 9.8 Graphics – 10 Sound – 9.6 Impact – 9.8 [/b] [b][COLOR=Blue][U][SIZE=3]Overall [/SIZE][/U]–[/COLOR] [SIZE=3]9.8[/SIZE][/b] [/QUOTE]
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