Next to the Metal Gear Solid series and Thief, Splinter Cell was further pushing the genre forward and making it even more accessible to broader ranges of audiences, while simultaneously being a spearhead for Tom Clancy's stories in videogame form. While the age does show, especially in terms of difficulty, the creative and unique gameplay, lighting, paired with the innovative stealth gameplay, platforming, and high-tech gadgets make this game a true delight. I was hooked the whole way through, and Michael Ironside delivers an amazing performance as Sam Fisher. It's clear why this game went on to become an enthralling franchise of seven games.
