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Splinter Cell: Blacklist |OT| Warning: May Contain Trace Amounts Of Stealth
- Thread starter Sober
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You and me, son.
Regret Truth
Member
Well, every pc version of the game uses Uplay. So if you buy it on steam it just runs Uplay and the game through steam's system. So it'll say how long you've played and that's it. Uplay either way
Hell, for $20 what could go wrong. Uplay is no GFWL.
True...nothing can be worse than GFWL....NOTHING
EDIT: Just noticed that the Blacklist Nvidia codes actually grants you the Digital Deluxe version of the game. That's currently on Steam for $69.99! Damn good deal!
Gamer @ Heart
Member
You have my drone
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Conviction was pretty fun. I really liked it but it was only like 4hrs long!
Hope this one at least has a good story campaign that doesn't include a optional co-op as a means of making the game longer.
Hope this one at least has a good story campaign that doesn't include a optional co-op as a means of making the game longer.
Gun Animal
Member
You made the right decision on the OT title, Sober.
Since the embargo lifts tomorrow they must be pretty confident in it. Expecting a lot of mid 7's, decent amount of 8's and maybe 1-2 9's.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
I still don't know what version of this to get.
Can someone recommend me a version please?
I have a PC capable of running this sucker. However, I want to be able to sell this back eventually. So that kind of hurts the PC version for me. I have to wonder if the superiority of the PC version is worth it to sacrifice now being able to sell it.
There there are the console choices: Wii U or PS3. I would actually like to try this out on PS3, but the problem is I have to wonder how good the Wii U version actually is?
Plus how is online with the Wii U? Is it any good? Do they still use that lame ass friend code crap like the Wii did? That is a big part of my decision.
Can someone recommend me a version please?
I have a PC capable of running this sucker. However, I want to be able to sell this back eventually. So that kind of hurts the PC version for me. I have to wonder if the superiority of the PC version is worth it to sacrifice now being able to sell it.
There there are the console choices: Wii U or PS3. I would actually like to try this out on PS3, but the problem is I have to wonder how good the Wii U version actually is?
Plus how is online with the Wii U? Is it any good? Do they still use that lame ass friend code crap like the Wii did? That is a big part of my decision.
DaSorcerer7
Member
Nope.
Chance Hale
Member
PC version seems like it has a lot of work into it and you can find the game pretty easily for 20/25 dollars so I'd go for that version honestly. You'll be getting the best version for quite cheap.
WiiU online varies from game to game, but I haven't had a really bad experience myself.
They do use proper usernames now. Through the actual Friend's List, you and the other person still have to both exchange usernames, but if you go into Miiverse, you can send straight-up friend requests like any other service. It's weird, but not broken in any real way.
I'm in for Wii U version.
DaSorcerer7
Member
Same.
As much as I'm skeptical about this game, I do wish I had the money to pick the PC version up on Ebay at 20 bucks. I mean, I have the cash but no means to get it through the internet anymore since I had to close my account after a huge medical bill. It's the one thing that really sucks since it's integral to being a PC gamer really.
I'm going to win one on Ebay and tell him to expect his money in a week or so via mail.
I have a lot of problems with the decisions they've made, but in the end, it still has more stealth gameplay than other games out there and that's what I enjoy. I just wish they didn't mess with SvM by giving spies more lethality since that partially ruins the thing that made SvM so unique and popular with fans.
I'm going to win one on Ebay and tell him to expect his money in a week or so via mail.
I have a lot of problems with the decisions they've made, but in the end, it still has more stealth gameplay than other games out there and that's what I enjoy. I just wish they didn't mess with SvM by giving spies more lethality since that partially ruins the thing that made SvM so unique and popular with fans.
I don't think you can pay cash on ebay. If you use a forum they will let you do it, but you have to send the cash first.As much as I'm skeptical about this game, I do wish I had the money to pick the PC version up on Ebay at 20 bucks. I mean, I have the cash but no means to get it through the internet anymore since I had to close my account after a huge medical bill. It's the one thing that really sucks since it's integral to being a PC gamer really.
I'm going to win one on Ebay and tell him to expect his money in a week or so via mail.
I have a lot of problems with the decisions they've made, but in the end, it still has more stealth gameplay than other games out there and that's what I enjoy. I just wish they didn't mess with SvM by giving spies more lethality since that partially ruins the thing that made SvM so unique and popular with fans.
I know, I was just joking. That's why it was a wish unfortunately.
If only SvM didn't interest me so much I might manage...lol
Chance Hale
Member
It's a joke.
And read the information thread linked, this actually seems like it could be truly great. Put in a request for an Nvidia copy on the B/S/T forum. I'll certainly pay $20 which seems to be the going rate.
Andrew Korenchkin
Member
Does any body know when the review embargo lets up?
bigboss370
Member
pretty much the only reason i'm not buying this game. something like replacing Ironside I can kinda deal with but I'm not putting up with this type of asinine story, dialogue, and characters. also got burnt by buying Conviction day 1.
Scofield94941
Member
Im getting the WiiU version. I remember playing Splinter cell on gamecube with the GBA as radar and it made the experience better. Looking forward to it
Ha, we are more than 3 already, this will be fun.
I picked up Conviction on Day one. I won't make the same mistake twice.
All the messaging they've been doing to try to convince CT fans that this is its spiritual successor is nice, but at the end of the day this game is still built on the skeleton of Conviction. Which means M&E is still in here, the light/shadow system is still binary, and the level design still seems to be built around takedowns + M&E.
All the messaging they've been doing to try to convince CT fans that this is its spiritual successor is nice, but at the end of the day this game is still built on the skeleton of Conviction. Which means M&E is still in here, the light/shadow system is still binary, and the level design still seems to be built around takedowns + M&E.
Spider_Jerusalem
Member
I actually liked Conviction very much, imho the best one since Chaos Theory. I still love acting stealthly rather than using direct action, and the fact it allows you to choose how to play doesn't mean you're forced to ditch the stealthier approach. Quite like Dishonored, where you can play using the style that suits you best.
However review embargoes lift today, 18:00 CET.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Superb OT.
WhenItsLate
Banned
Still a bit miffed about the lack of local coop on the Wii U. In theory, they could patch it in later, right? Any chance of that happening?
I guess I'll wait for the reviews before I decide. If the Gamepad features are useful and the port is decent, I might still pick it up on the Wii U.
I guess I'll wait for the reviews before I decide. If the Gamepad features are useful and the port is decent, I might still pick it up on the Wii U.
I would like to point out, that the Steam storepage still does not mention Uplay
A broadband internet connection is recommended, but not required.
Could be an oversight, is likely an oversight, but I have a glimmer of hope.
Uplay is only mentioned as copyright notice
Should we open a Steam Group?
Great intro to the OT.
I am just not sure whether I should read it in dramatic trailer voice, or Peter from Family Guy voice
A broadband internet connection is recommended, but not required.
Could be an oversight, is likely an oversight, but I have a glimmer of hope.
Uplay is only mentioned as copyright notice
Should we open a Steam Group?
Great intro to the OT.
I am just not sure whether I should read it in dramatic trailer voice, or Peter from Family Guy voice
I susally don't like them either, but this one was well done, and it wasn't a one-sided joke against Conviction or Ubisoft. No hint of mean spirit detected.
I was thinking the same, but I opted for Splinter Cell because I know in a near future there will be a "SR IV: The Full Package edition". And because of all the hype I got watching gameplay vids on YT. Can't wait to have my hands on that Sam Fisher again (it sounds dirty lol )
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I really dont care about this game but I would love to see the digital foundry.
Nostremitus
Member
Wii U should have optional UPlay in-game achievement bonuses, like every other Ubi game that's been released on it. For reference, the AC3 bonuses consisted of in-game funds, a multiplayer pack, and an Ezio costume.
Ein Bear
Member
Is there no local co-op on the Wii U whatsoever, or is it just a case of them not implementing a way for one player to play on the TV and another to play on the GamePad? The phrasing in the OP implies that regular splitscreen is still in there?
Am pretty excited to play this, haven't touched a Splinter Cell game since Chaos Theory on the original Xbox.
Am pretty excited to play this, haven't touched a Splinter Cell game since Chaos Theory on the original Xbox.
In anything not perfectionist: So yes.
Also OMG at this OP. :lol That SvM comparison. :lol
Waiting for Uplay to let me download the Nvidia given version for me to bitch about how they're continuing to ruin Splinter Cell since Chaos Theory. Can't wait.
I was going to make a joke about how the official forums all came from that but they are now complaining that it is only available in one mission and hate the game again.