Splinter Cell: Double Agent Review

Ubisoft has taken the fine foundations set by Chaos Theory, and built a next-generation stealth game that beats even its illustrious predecessor, not just by virtue of graphical improvements – though these are obvious and impressive – nor by the addition of major gameplay tweaks or checkbox features, though there are a few of these as well. Instead, Ubisoft has added another dimension to the game that takes it to a whole new level.

All in all, this isn’t just the best Splinter Cell in the franchise, it’s probably the most consistently great spy game since Metal Gear Solid 1. Double Agent is also one of the very finest action titles of the year, and one I’d strongly advise any 360 owner to sample. So, if you’ve been a hater of the series since Splinter Cell first arrived, it’s not too late to change your mind – Double Agent might not be double the fun of Chaos Theory, but it’s a game you’d have to be a half-wit to ignore. Sneak-em-ups don’t get any better than this.

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