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[solarplexus]

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http://www.gamefront.de says Ubisoft announced Splinter Cell Essentials for PSP. You'll play Sam's first missions. Multiplayer games confirmed.

 

[jipe]

It was announced a while ago, but I don't recall seeing any details on it before now. Wish it was a bit more specific, as "Sam's first missions" could mean anything. My guess is that it's simply a port of the original Splinter Cell, similar to the PSP version of Warrior Within.

 

[Mr Mike]

Splinter Cell: Necessities To Justify Hardware Idiosyncracies, More Like

 

[solarplexus]

Wish it was a bit more specific, as "Sam's first missions" could mean anything.

First missions means that you'll play missions before the first Splinter Cell. So something like Star Wars Episode 1

 

[thorns]

I don't see the point of playing SC on a handehld... SC is all about immersion for me.

 

[Ghost]

I thought the first splinter cell game was sams first missions (as a splinter cell agent)

 

[jipe]

First missions means that you'll play missions before the first Splinter Cell. So something like Star Wars Episode 1

I hope so, but I doubt it, especially given the example set by PoP PSP. In a literal sense the first missions would be those found in SC1, albeit it would be much more interesting if they actually took the time to create something new.

Anyway, if the game is to be enjoyable on the PSP, they'll probably have to rework/simplify the controls. I've never tried it on a console, but from what I can recall of the PC controls they would be quite hard to map directly onto the PSP.

 

[Defensor]

Spinter Cell: Year One

 

[jarosh]

man, does anyone remember that quote from sony long before the psp was released, where they promised that there will be very few ports on the psp, that they were not allowing developers to simply port console games?

 

[teepo]

man, does anyone remember that quote from sony long before the psp was released, where they promised that there will be very few ports on the psp, that they were not allowing developers to simply port console games?

this is no port?

 

[Jerkface]

I thought the first splinter cell game was sams first missions (as a splinter cell agent)

Nah, he was pretty old even at the time of the first game.

 

[Rhindle]

man, does anyone remember that quote from sony long before the psp was released, where they promised that there will be very few ports on the psp, that they were not allowing developers to simply port console games?

Yes. And this isn't a port, so what's your point?

 

[jarosh]

Yes. And this isn't a port, so what's your point?

i thought it's pretty clear that it is in fact a port. "sam's first missions"? doesn't this suggest it's the first splinter cell or maybe an enhanced version with multiplayer? i'm a huge splinter cell fan and i own a psp. i'm not trying to troll here. it just seems a little disappointing if it's just an enhanced version of the first game (similar to pop: warrior within).

 

[Mook1e]

I don't see the point of playing SC on a handehld... SC is all about immersion for me.

It would require headphones, but PSP pulls off immersion VERY well.
For me, it's the main attraction to the PSP. Immersive gameing experiences like those that can be had on consoles in a handheld.

 

[Fusebox]

i thought it's pretty clear that it is in fact a port. "sam's first missions"? doesn't this suggest it's the first splinter cell or maybe an enhanced version with multiplayer? i'm a huge splinter cell fan and i own a psp. i'm not trying to troll here. it just seems a little disappointing if it's just an enhanced version of the first game (similar to pop: warrior within).

I dont think Splinter Cell 1 was Sams first foray out of training camp.

 

[jarosh]

I dont think Splinter Cell 1 was Sams first foray out of training camp.

alright, let's wait for a more detailed transcript or an official announcement on ubi.com. this "first missions" comment is a little too vague to draw any conclusions.

 

[fresquito]

Devs complaining about GC lacking buttons and then releasing games on PSP never ends to amaze me.

 

[mr_sockochris]

Devs complaining about GC lacking buttons and then releasing games on PSP never ends to amaze me.

Indeed. Camera control is going to be great fun without a second stick.

 

[Izzy]

Excellent.

 

[Reilly]

alright, let's wait for a more detailed transcript or an official announcement on ubi.com. this "first missions" comment is a little too vague to draw any conclusions.

 

[littlewig]

Devs complaining about GC lacking buttons and then releasing games on PSP never ends to amaze me.

It's called an excuse. Developers try coming up with the most retard reasons not to support Nintendo.

 

[kaching]

this "first missions" comment is a little too vague to draw any conclusions.

There's nothing vague about the comment, just your knowledge of what Sam's first missions were

 

[dark10x]

Devs complaining about GC lacking buttons and then releasing games on PSP never ends to amaze me.

Did it amaze you when they released Splinter Cell on Nintendo DS?

 

[Gattsu25]

Devs complaining about GC lacking buttons and then releasing games on PSP never ends to amaze me.

Didn't stop those same devs from releasing games on the GBA...not because of the lack of buttons but because it's an entirely different market

Think aboot it

 

[jj984jj]

Didn't stop those same devs from releasing games on the GBA...not because of the lack of buttons but because it's an entirely different market

Think aboot it

Ummm... the GBA games were completely different games with the same name and story as their console versions.... while PSP games tend to be ports of their console titles with slightly modified controls and really few additions. YOU think about it.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Sony needs to step in and put an end to this constant porting. It's getting crazy how many re-hashes of old games the PSP is getting. Even if things are simplified, they could at least come up with an original storyline and levels.

 

[Gattsu25]

Ummm... the GBA games were completely different games with the same name and story as their console versions.... while PSP games tend to be ports of their console titles with slightly modified controls and really few additions. YOU think about it.

Games made specifically for the PSP, however, tend to be different.

 

[thorns]

Ummm... the GBA games were completely different games with the same name and story as their console versions.... while PSP games tend to be ports of their console titles with slightly modified controls and really few additions. YOU think about it.

Yeah, the GBA version of PoP was a solid 2d platformer for example. GBA version of medal of honor was a top down shooter, and even the harry potter games were 2d jrpg clones.

 

[shuri]

This is probably a mix of the best missions from the SC series in a single package. Which will be pretty neat -- being able to play sc1/sc2 missions with the sc3 engine would be awesome. And multiplayer sc > all

 

[jarosh]

There's nothing vague about the comment, just your knowledge of what Sam's first missions were

alright, i'm always willing to learn something new. tell me about those first missions.

come on guys, we really don't know what this means and after the disappointment of pop on psp i just expected ubisoft to take the (enhanced) port route again.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Ummm... the GBA games were completely different games with the same name and story as their console versions.... while PSP games tend to be ports of their console titles with slightly modified controls and really few additions. YOU think about it.

Correction: The games that share names with console games tend to be ports. PSP games in general don't tend to anythign of the sort.

This misconception keeps getting repeated over and over again. A bit more than a third of PSP games are ports in any repsect whatsoever-- the rest are original games or new sequels.

 

[kaching]

jarosh, I know as much as you do, but there's nothing ambiguous about the actual statement regarding 1st missions.

 

[jj984jj]

Correction: The games that share names with console games tend to be ports. PSP games in general don't tend to anythign of the sort.

This misconception keeps getting repeated over and over again. A bit more than a third of PSP games are ports in any repsect whatsoever-- the rest are original games or new sequels.

I'm only talking about multi-platform titles...... as was nine worlds. Although I'm personally glad developers didn't make muti-platform titles watered-down for GCN because of lack of controls like they do for PSP, nine worlds is right that the developers obviously didn't put some games on GCN just because of controls like they claim.

Edit: You are becoming too paranoid about DS vs. PSP arguments Ignatz, I think you're the one who needs to stop caring about them so much.

 

[jarosh]

jarosh, I know as much as you do, but there's nothing ambiguous about the actual statement regarding 1st missions.

well, i disagree. i do think it sounds ambiguous. anyway, no reason to argue really. we'll see. and i really hope to be proven wrong.

 

[solarplexus]

I found some pics with more information.

You rotate the camera by holding the circle button while you move the analog stick.

The game has 9 levels and it says "you'll also ride back in time to play Fisher's first missions." Sound like two games in one (SC4 stuff plus these first missions).

So far there are 4 multiplayer levels. On the screenshots is the same Fisher as in SC4 and it looks awesome.

 

[jj984jj]

I found some pics with more information.

You rotate the camera by holding the circle button while you move the analog stick.

The game has 9 levels and it says "you'll also ride back in time to play Fisher's first missions." Sound like two games in one (SC4 stuff plus these first missions).

On the screenshots is the same Fisher as in SC4 and it looks awesome.

Oh, so it's SC4. We already knew that was coming to PSP though...

 

[Agent X]

Sony needs to step in and put an end to this constant porting. It's getting crazy how many re-hashes of old games the PSP is getting. Even if things are simplified, they could at least come up with an original storyline and levels.

Someone needs to step in and put an end to this tired old argument.

At times--especially when a game has a familiar name attached to it--people want an accurate conversion on a handheld. When Pinball Hall of Fame comes out, I want it to have all the pinball tables and extra features from the PS2 version which I don't already own. When Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max comes out, I want it to have all of the characters, moves, backgrounds, and music that other versions have. When Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play comes out, I want it to replicate the arcade look and feel so accurately that I'll feel compelled to charge my friends a quarter every time they play it.

In the case of this game, it's unclear so far whether this is a conversion of an earlier game in the series, or a completely new entry. Suppose it turns out to be a conversion of the original Splinter Cell...so what? Maybe Ubisoft feels it's a good enough game that it should be made portable. Maybe they realize the fact that not everyone on Earth has played this game already, and there are people out there who would love to get this game on the PSP.

 

[Jive Turkey]

No card battle system = no buy.

 

[Tabris]

Man, Nbots troll every PSP thread they can find.

On a slightly related topic, I would like for them to release a real Metal Gear game on PSP.

Acid was cool and all, but real Metal Gear please!

 

[AniHawk]

Man, Nbots troll every PSP thread they can find.

Everyone does it.

Everyone does it to every system.

You are not being victimized.

Everyone does it.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Everyone does it.

Everyone does it to every system.

You are not being victimized.

Everyone does it.

I've yet to see Drinky Crow stoop to bashing.

 

[Fusebox]

I found some pics with more information.

Post em up plz.

come on guys, we really don't know what this means and after the disappointment of pop on psp

You found Prince of Persia on PSP disappointing? I can't even find the game anywhere. What was disappointing about it?

 

[mckmas8808]

We need those SC PSP pics NOW please.

Thank you

 

[Mook1e]

We need those SC PSP pics NOW please.

Thank you

QFT

 

[jj984jj]

You found Prince of Persia on PSP disappointing? I can't even find the game anywhere. What was disappointing about it?

Well it's not really hard to tell what a port will be like if another version of the game is already out. If he was disappointed by PoP:WW, then he can safely assume that he'll pretty much get the same experience on the PSP.

 

[master_shake_05]

i thought it's pretty clear that it is in fact a port. "sam's first missions"? doesn't this suggest it's the first splinter cell or maybe an enhanced version with multiplayer? i'm a huge splinter cell fan and i own a psp. i'm not trying to troll here. it just seems a little disappointing if it's just an enhanced version of the first game (similar to pop: warrior within).

STFU please. Jesus it feels like GAF is full of whiney, clearly retarded haters these days, who make shit up just to justify their own hateful comments. Fuck that.

 

[jarosh]

You found Prince of Persia on PSP disappointing? I can't even find the game anywhere. What was disappointing about it?

well yeah sure, it's not out yet but it's an "enhanced" port of warrior within. what i was trying to say was that the announcement of pop psp being simply a port of warrior within with some additions was disappointing.

to TABRIS and in general:
there's a huge difference between people who come into a thread and start to bash a system/developer/whatever and someone who expresses his disappointment over a decision.

i am neither an nbot nor a sonybot nor an xbot. seriously, what is it with the urge to categorise everyone? i own an xbox, a ps2, a gamecube, a ds, a psp and a gba. sure, i own more games for certain systems than for others (that's because i can decide what i like and then buy it - WOW) but there's no reason for me to bash other consoles or to hope for the failure of one system. i simply wish for original content on every system and that's why i'm disappointed to hear about games like pop for psp.

i have a psp and i want games for it. at the moment there is only lumines and wipeout for me. that's because i don't like sports games, racing games (except for wipeout) and GTAs. in my desperation i even bought coded arms and finished it! i am REALLY looking forward to games like ghouls n ghosts. i own plenty of games for my ds, all of which i love. so, do i want the psp to fail now, just because the ds gets most of my gaming time? of course not. i desperately want to spend more time with my psp. everytime a mediocre psp game is released with scores between 6 and 7 it breaks my heart.

so please, everyone, try to be aware of the fact that not everyone who expresses negative sentiment about something is a troll!


to Master_Shake_05 :
dude, what is up, please? there is no hate here. if it's really so clear to all of you that this game is not a port of the first splinter cell then i'm sorry for my comments. i simply read the news and thought it was a port. honestly, sorry. i was not trying to justify anything. why are you attacking me like this?

 

[master_shake_05]

Master_Shake_05 :
dude, what is up, please? there is no hate here. if it's really so clear to all of you that this game is not a port of the first splinter cell then i'm sorry for my comments. i simply read the news and thought it was a port. honestly, sorry. i was not trying to justify anything. why are you attacking me like this?

....so please, everyone, try to be aware of the fact that not everyone who expresses negative sentiment about something is a troll!

1) What's my problem? You blatantly troll a system based off the wrong information and try to pussyfoot around the facts when they're right in your face. So don't ask me what my problem is, sir.

2)So you WEREN'T trolling the PSP before? Please, stop making yourself look even worse and just admit that you're a troll. It'll make forgiving you much easier.