GAME INFORMATION

Get the essential details on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, including genre, player count, developer, and rating. Perfect for new players looking for a quick overview.

Welcome to the Game Information section for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell! This guide covers the basics you need to know before diving into the stealth action. We'll break down the game's genre, who developed it, and what you can expect in terms of gameplay and ratings.

Game Details:

• Title: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
• Genre: Stealth Action/Third Person Shooter
• Console: Playstation 2
• Rating: M15+
• Players: 1 player
• Developer: Ubi Soft
• Country: Australia
• Author: fluxwildlyuncut (Rhys Palazzolo)
• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Guide Version: 1.3

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Version History:

• Version 1.0 (30/04/03): Main walkthrough nearly complete, Abattoir finished.
• Version 1.1 (09/05/03): Added 'Chinese Embassy II' mission and reader contributions.
• Version 1.2 (20/05/03): Completed guide with 'Presidential Palace', added more reader contributions, and fixed errors.
• Version 1.3 (Current): Updated 'Presidential Palace' details (hold-up, killing Nikoladze), added significant reader contributions, proofread for spelling/grammar, added FAQ and updated Reader's Notes.

Guide Contents:

1. Introduction (The Story So Far, About Stealth Action, Sam Fisher Profile)
2. In-Game Tips
3. Walkthrough (Training, Police Station, Defence Ministry, Oil Refinery, CIA HQ, Kalinatek, Nuclear Power Plant, Chinese Embassy, Abattoir, Chinese Embassy II, Presidential Palace)
4. Frequently Asked Questions
5. Credits

Introduction: The Story So Far

It's the year 2003. The NSA, facing threats hidden by sophisticated digital encryption, has launched Third Echelon. This initiative revives classic espionage techniques, boosted by advanced surveillance and combat tech for aggressive data collection in hostile areas. When traditional methods fail, Third Echelon can conduct physical operations. Operating in secrecy, Third Echelon deploys Splinter Cells: elite operatives supported by remote teams. They're small, sharp, and nearly invisible.

On March 10, 2004, the CIA reported a loss of contact with Agent Alison Madison in Georgia, who was monitoring communication disruptions. A second operative, Agent Blaustein, was sent to T'bilisi to find her, but then...