93
It was a huge risk deviating from the trial-and-error style that made the series famous, but it paid off. Splinter Cell Conviction is awesome.
90
Splinter Cell: Conviction isn't the series' high point, but it does get the franchise back on track. [May 2010, p.89]
80
Splinter Cell: Conviction is faster and more action oriented than previous games in the series. It's getting closer to a third person shooter, but Conviction has not lost its unique Fisheresque soul. This is great entertainment.
7
Too much shooting, seriously. This game is too CRUEL!
Where is stealth???? I dont want to kill anybody!
3
Those who call this game good and give it high marks are either never played Splinter Cell or don't know what it is, ignorant of the series. This game, simply called Splinter Cell, has nothing to do with stealth; it's a straight-up third-person action game with zero tactics. If you're looking for a stealth game, definitely stay away. Another game in another series that Ubisoft Montreal has ruined...
8
This is a fun "Splinter Cell" title despite the major changes in gameplay. The developers made "Conviction" to be faster-paced and more action-oriented. In this entry, Sam Fisher resembles Jason Bourne. He doesn't use his trademark goggles or the gadget-filled assault rifle. Instead, Fisher uses only a pistol and moves faster than in previous games. In addition, there is a two-player cooperative campaign and horde-based co-op modes. I would rate this with an 8.3 out of 10.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
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Apr 13, 2010
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85
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Conviction is the best installment in the series. The developers took some major risks in design and presentation that paid off, resulting in a game that's at once approachable and complex, and arguably the current last word in stealth adventure.
91
Arguably the best in the series. Better sneaking mechanic, one of the best cover systems ever, and pacing on a level unlike anything you've experienced in a stealth game, all while keeping it accessible to new players.
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Mar 3, 2022
10
Game is amazing I love it payed 5 bucks no need for stealth it's a great shooter graphics look great on xbox x
Nov 5, 2021
10
Das beste Splinter Cell. Ja mehr Action als im den Vorgängern und auch weniger schwer, aber die Tollen Orte und die gute Story sind einfach am besten. Ein remaster wäre Cool xD
90
With an engaging story, impressive presentation and voice acting, and a variety of multiplayer game modes, Conviction has a lot of quality worth experiencing.
88
It’s a more accessible and cinematic experience that may turn off some Splinter Cell purists. If you’re only in it for the single player story, a rental will suffice, but with a good-sized co-op campaign and a more focused multiplayer suite, Splinter Cell fans have excellent reason to get re-acquainted with Sam Fisher this summer.
85
Conviction moves the series in a couple of new directions, with new elements that are well thought out and polished. It doesn't do anything groundbreaking and sometimes abandons these fresh ideas for much shallower out and out gunning, but it's consistently solid and satisfying throughout.
80
The crescendo of the plot builds to a ludicrous point - the influence of (now canceled) 24 is extremely apparent, but as the one-man-army that is Sam careens towards his final goal the narrative goes a little over-the-top - not Metal Gear lunacy, but certainly a climax uncharacteristic of the series.
65
Conviction is just a casual-oriented actioneer with simplistic gameplay mechanic and big-budget production values.
Jul 17, 2021
10
Everyone knows that this splinter cell here is the second best, losing the king's crown only to chaos theory. The only one that comes close to this masterpiece is double agent xb360/ps3 version. Don't be fooled by the mediocre 7.7 rating this game definatelly doesn't deserve, is way better than Metal Gear Solid 5 (and I am a metal gear solid fan) the only downside to this game is I still don't get why it didn't release for my ps3 back then, only now with xbox series I had the opportunity to play it, and TBH, i think that the low ratings are from sony fanboys, I've alwas had a play station and I was confident with the platform strong exclusives, but 7.7 is way way low for this game. Outstanding graphics even for today's standars, the bathroom scene is still insane and beautiful, the game gives you a strong voice actings and very relatable characters, something quite close to the emotional level I've had when playing the last of us for the 1st time! Yes, I still think that the last of us is a better game here, for many obvious reasong, but where the last of us reaches a 11/10 score from me, splinter cell conviction is a no brainer for stealth and strong emotion storytelling fans, and it is a straight 10/10 game, it doest everything perfect. It has aged very well and it's formula is quite unique the way it introduces the oldfashion splinter cell mechanis with more dynamism, definatelly the second best splinter cell game, but with the best gameplay within the series, blacklist, though should receive this rating, funny thing, blacklist has 7.8 user score for ps3, and 7.5 for xb360, and as a ps3 owner, I must say almost any multiplatform runned way better on 360, mass effect 2, mafia 2, bayonetta, skyrim, just to name a few... So just because ps3 never saw conviction that doesn't mean it deserved that low score, it is the best along with chaos theory, and I must say it as a splinter cell fan! Putting aside dumb flame and console wars.
Oct 16, 2025
7
Too much shooting, seriously. This game is too CRUEL!
Where is stealth???? I dont want to kill anybody!
Aug 28, 2023
7
This game is a Third Person Shooter disguised as a Stealth game this game has little to no stealth to it is it bad? no is it good? Kind of I will continue to play this game as it is still fun but it's not as good as other splinter cell titles out there the whole premise of this game is supposed to be you moving around silently taking out enemies maybe causing some minor "Accidents" to kill those same enemies but in reality the slightest thing you do alerts them to your presence like shooting out a light so you can be hidden in the dark as soon as you do that they go ballistic and try to find you. Overall this game is fun but not what it was supposed to be.
Nov 27, 2025
3
Those who call this game good and give it high marks are either never played Splinter Cell or don't know what it is, ignorant of the series. This game, simply called Splinter Cell, has nothing to do with stealth; it's a straight-up third-person action game with zero tactics. If you're looking for a stealth game, definitely stay away. Another game in another series that Ubisoft Montreal has ruined...
Oct 31, 2012
2
Id like to start by saying this game is fun. Theres nothing wrong with it playwise. However this game took the ONLY stealth series available and steals it from us. Even if this is the best game youve played this year its still worth considering that because it was released as a splinter cell game it spells the end for the true stealth game genre. So if you ever feel like hey im in the mood for a sneaky stealth dedicated game..well now it no longer exists. To take a one of a kind unique and successfull series and change the most basic point of the game steals not just from old fans but from all gamers because now the only game if its kind has been replaced by just another heavy action setup. This would have done well as a game under a new title but to purposly rip a whole way of playing from the fans and replace it is a sad occurence. No matter how much you love it its still a betrayal and the end of an entire type of gameplay that only splintercell offerd
SummaryImprovise. Adapt. Overcome. You are a fugitive, ruthlessly hunted by the very government you used to serve. Your only choice is to improvise to survive. Experience original gameplay based on improvisation in which your environment is your top weapon. Always on your toes, you need to react on the fly to any changing situations and use the... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
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- Xbox 360
- PC
Initial Release Date:Apr 13, 2010
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