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Splinter Cell Conviction |OT| The Rebourne Panther
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Big Takeover
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Not to double-belabor, but you're not the first person I know that has had to do it that way. In my "change shipping speed" options I have the choice of release-date delivery. I just did it before replying to your first post.MrCompletely said:
Not too long ago I had a long, and drawn out "dude, what are you blind?" conversation with a friend about the exact same thing regarding our GoW3 orders. Turns out he didn't have that option to switch to release-date delivery either. Why that is, I have no idea. Maybe Google might turn something up.
TheLegendary
Member
~Kinggi~ said:
Thank God. Just preordered Alan Wake LE myself and was afraid they didn't offer release date delivery for it because it's a larger shipment. I'll try it again, thanks for the update.
Edit: Got release date shipping
.Hopefully there's some good deal within the month for Splinter Cell; I'd love to pick it up after finals and before Alan Wake comes out.
ConradCervantes
Banned
kaskade said:9.3 I'm really excited for the game and I didn't even expect it to get that high of a score. I was thinking it would be in the mid 8 range. Oh well I got my preorder for 37 bucks so I'm happy.
Not to sound like a cynic, but IGN has been running features on their front page for a couple weeks now. No way this game scored less than a 9.
If the single player campaign really is only 5 hours long, I'm going to be mighty pissed. I know many people are really excited about the co-op, but I've never been a multiplayer guy. Besides, the Splinter Cell games have always been single-player focused experiences first and foremost, and the thought of the campaign in Conviction suffering in favor of co-op frustrates me to no end.
EDIT:
EDIT:
Good to hear. Please let us know when you've beaten it with an estimate of how long it took. Thanks for your continued impressions; aside from the concerns over length it sounds fantastic.CloakedPuppet said:
CrazedArabMan
Member
I've heard the co-op is 5 hours while the regular campaign is around 8-10.
CrazedArabMan
Member
miladesn said:
Sweet, nice to see it getting good scores.
CloakedPuppet
Member
CrazedArabMan said:
Yeah - that seems about right. I just put around another 2 hours in and I'd say in total I'm at around 6 to 7 hours. I'm not done.
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Ether_Snake
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I can do a speed run of Chaos Theory in 45 minutes (no kills).
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
dewm tew said:
I'm not a penis, I simply was pointing out that the guy wanted to disable all the features that make Conviction, Conviction.
Ether_Snake said:
I bet you get all the ladies.
Square Triangle
Member
I don't want to be left behind with no Splinter Cell as the last amazing one for me was Chaos Theory but there are just too many changes that don't scratch me the right way.
If Ubi were to offer a patch that allowed the Black and White filter optional I'd be sold on it. Like it really does irritate my eyes, it's weird. =/
If Ubi were to offer a patch that allowed the Black and White filter optional I'd be sold on it. Like it really does irritate my eyes, it's weird. =/
CloakedPuppet
Member
Square Triangle said:
You may feel that way by watching videos but it very well could change when you've got the controller in your hand. I honestly barely notice it while I'm playing. It really works ideally with the speed that you go in and out of cover in this iteration.
If you are a big fan of CT, you'd really be missing out here. Since I posted earlier today and played some more, Conviction has actually started to close in on Chaos Theory territory for me. It's THAT good. A couple of the levels I've played so far are easily among the best environments I've seen in this series. There's some genius design here that just screams "replay me"!
LordPhoque
Banned
EDIT : fail :lol
JumpJeff84
Member
Ether_Snake said:
Holy shit. That game took me like 15 hours.
Problem is for me, the black and white literally gives me a headache. Their is certain parts where its like, black and white, full color, and so on an so forth and it makes my eyes strain unlike any other game I've ever played.
Playing earlier on split-screen really made it worse. Both sides going in an out of black n white and full color so fast so much just sucks. They need to either add an option to turn it off or I'm gonna have to hope somebody hacks the PC version when it comes out.
Other than that I really love the game though, ton of fun. Just wish the game didn't make my head hurt so much when I played it. Never had an issue with eye strain before, just weird.
Playing earlier on split-screen really made it worse. Both sides going in an out of black n white and full color so fast so much just sucks. They need to either add an option to turn it off or I'm gonna have to hope somebody hacks the PC version when it comes out.
Other than that I really love the game though, ton of fun. Just wish the game didn't make my head hurt so much when I played it. Never had an issue with eye strain before, just weird.
Few impressions from me. I'm almost done with the single player.
I was really intrigued when the first announced Conviction . It looked like they would do both character development with a intriguing story (bearded Sam rocks) and interesting gameplay (crowd control. Unfortunately the scrapped that and now we get a action game. Make no mistake stealth does play a part in this but this is ultimately a action game (yes...break the door and enter guns blazing it is an option. I'm playing on normal).
There isn't any character development and the overall story is weak. If you don't expect the old stealth game , then the gameplay is good. Different environments, good fights, smart AI , interesting terrain navigation....all good.
The graphics are mixed. You CAN see the low res (look at the sky textures) and more than a few muddy textures.
I was really intrigued when the first announced Conviction . It looked like they would do both character development with a intriguing story (bearded Sam rocks) and interesting gameplay (crowd control. Unfortunately the scrapped that and now we get a action game. Make no mistake stealth does play a part in this but this is ultimately a action game (yes...break the door and enter guns blazing it is an option. I'm playing on normal).
There isn't any character development and the overall story is weak. If you don't expect the old stealth game , then the gameplay is good. Different environments, good fights, smart AI , interesting terrain navigation....all good.
The graphics are mixed. You CAN see the low res (look at the sky textures) and more than a few muddy textures.
CloakedPuppet said:Wow.
Things are really hitting there stride here. Just now started messing with the gadgets and am having a ball. I was ready to defend where I thought things were going with this but I think Chaos Theory and old SC fans will actually be quite pleased. Things are now feeling like familiar territory with a a new coat of paint - if that makes sense. :lol
Also, the new gui or hud is really nice and well thought out.
I really don't want to spoil anything.
I look forward to playing it even though I didn't really enjoy the demo to much but I will still be picking it up.
Always-honest
Banned
yup, seems like a great game. i love me them Clancy games.
great to see it's getting good reviews. now i need to find me a good co-op partner.. that's proabably the best part of the game.
above image: lol at people saying the claw is JUST in the right bottom and is barely noticable.
anyway, claw won't ruin my game.
great to see it's getting good reviews. now i need to find me a good co-op partner.. that's proabably the best part of the game.
above image: lol at people saying the claw is JUST in the right bottom and is barely noticable.
anyway, claw won't ruin my game.
I really wish that were still possible.Ether_Snake said:
For me, beating a Splinter Cell mission (at least in PT and CT) was about doing it zero-kill (or as few as possible). I'm liking Conviction, and it really is a very good game, but there is so much emphasis on killing everybody. And there are mandatory kills everywhere. I've had to learn to stop looking for ways to complete tasks undetected, and instead focus on ways to kill as efficiently as possible.
AMUSIX said:
This.
I find it quite troubling character-wise. I don't picture Sam Fisher gunning down dozens of mooks, revenge or no revenge. Killing the guys who did/planned this? I guess. But I would have liked a no-kill/stealth option.
(Yes, I know that's a Tom Clancy franchise)
dream
Member
I'm not usually a stickler for character motivations and such but I find it hard to not agree with this. Sam has never had such a cavalier attitude towards killing people before and it's a little jarring to see him mow down waves of people in Conviction without a second thought.Sotha Sil said:
I'm more inclined to blame Double Agent for the disconnect though. That game just didn't convince me that Sam doesn't give a fuck anymore.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
As someone who didn't enjoy the earlier Splinter Cell games because of their style of game play i'm very much so interested in this.
Saw the IGN video review, whilst full of spoiler looking things that I now regret looking at, it still made the game look even better to me.
Saw the IGN video review, whilst full of spoiler looking things that I now regret looking at, it still made the game look even better to me.
http://www.justin.tv/burn360/b/261998067 Stream from the beginning, or at least close to the beginning by my guess for those interested.
Vinterbird
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It doesn't to have been posted, so here is the Gamepro article/interview on Splinter Cell Conviction with Creative Director, Maxime Beland. It is a great piece, that explains the decisions made in Conviction, and goes into detail as to why they decided to take this new way for the game.
- http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/214761/splinter-cell-conviction/
- http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/214761/splinter-cell-conviction/
LabouredSubterfuge
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Karram said:
Quoted because I really want to know this.
Just finished writing my review of the Conviction, embargo on the 13rd though. Finished it with a friend once on normal, once on realistic.
There are places where you can go around 10+ guards without having to kill even one. Heck, it certainly is much simpler (though not simple at all until you memorize the layout of the level) than killing them all.AMUSIX said:
LordPhoque
Banned
Blimblim said:
Can you say anything about the length of the campaign ?
TheVampire
Banned
I miss having a knife in this game to quickly stab enemies with
VeryGooster
Banned
Sotha Sil said:
You'll probably like the Conviction novel better for the Sam of old. If Sarah's death is as big a part of the plot as the demo and ad campaign make it out to be, it's already drastically different from the book. Her death gets like a one paragraph mention and the rest is business as usual for Sam, albeit in Jason Bourne 'on the run' mode.
AgentOtaku
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AMUSIX said:
This makes me sad =(
VeryGooster
Banned
That release trailer has me listening to "God's Gonna Cut You Down" on repeat on my iTunes. :lol
Johnny Cash, making other people's songs way cooler since...whenever!
Johnny Cash, making other people's songs way cooler since...whenever!
skyfinch
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Big Ass Ramp said:
All the features? Yeah, buddy, you are a dick. I simply asked about two very annoying and unnecessary features. Black and White filter, because the game is dark enough as it is with Sam not having the night vision in past games, and projections because I don't need someone holding my hand the entire way. Projections are like "wave point indicators" in some games or "dynamic racing lines" in racing games. These games give you the option to turn them off, especially if it's your second play through or if, and once, you get better at the game.
Neither of these options add anything to the game, and in fact, would make the game a better experience if they weren't included. Don't tell me that after my second/third/fourth play through, that I have to sit there and have stupid projections clogging up the entire screen when I know exactly where to go and what objectives to do.
Anyways, if you think Splinter Cell Conviction was created just for the sole purpose of black and white filters and onscreen projections, you're a freaking idiot!
Milk Lizard
Banned
Wow the level in
Iraq is fucking terrible, the shooting and cover system when it's just full blown action feels like rogue warrior and the enemy ai being retarded isn't helping either, seriously sometimes they take cover on the wrong side of stuff so you can shoot them in the ass with ease :lol
Other than that the game is great, the stealth is still there most of the time and that is where the game shines
Other than that the game is great, the stealth is still there most of the time and that is where the game shines
CloakedPuppet
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Milk Lizard said:
I agree it's pretty weak but I still had fun with it.
Also, it's relatively short. I really think they plopped it in there to get people in the mindset of the next Ghost Recon. It really seems kind of tacked on.
Stallion Free
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AMUSIX said:
Why did you leave SC1? It only had 1 forced kill, but PT has at least 10 forced kills.
CloakedPuppet
Member
Also, for those wondering about length, I think I'm somewhere around the 7.5-8 hour mark and it feels like I may be going into the last mission. Can't be sure though. I'll play more later and update.