This game is a classic, and a decent one too. Stealth is inconsistent, though.

Pros:
+ Decent realistic plot
+ Good writing
+ Different routes and ways to tackle a mission are available
+ Pretty good Hitman-esque gameplay, except for the stealth
+ Decent physics tech
+ Quicksave and quickload available
+ Made when Ubisoft was still good and no UPlay required

Cons:
- Stealth is inconsistent and/or broken when it comes to lighting. Enemies will sometimes see you in pitch black areas
- Some scripted events kill stealth completely and give enemies x-ray vision
- Lacking in display settings, and does not include hd resolutions. You also cannot change the aspect ratio
- Sometimes crashes to desktop when changing settings
- Menus are quite clunky
- Overall graphics did not age well

Mixed:
~ You work for and with US govt. agencies during the narrative

In conclusion, I would recommend this game to anyone who are fans of stealth and espionage, as it is fun and compelling. I wouldn’t expect the mechanics to work well, though.

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5

I can handle walking slow to avoid making noise, but what I can't handle is when i'm in stealth and shoot enemies multiple times in the head and they just take it and kill you. Either be realistic or don't be realistic, pick one please.

I really like this game, it honestly 100% holds up.

Chaos Theory was the obviously superior product, but it took two steps forwards and one step back IMO (hacking mini-game and the EMP pistol trivialized too much of the game, though I liked the way it was implemented in co-op).

My only problem is the steam version is missing some DLC missions and the lighting is sometimes bugged.

NICE

Great classic.
I recommend to all to download the Enhanced Splinter Cell patch and get DS4 + extensions to bind their Gamepad. (if ever you play with such a thing). Improves a lot the game experience.

Good physics, realism and Hitman like gameplay. Controls are a bit frustrating though

fun and aesthetically appealing, Tbilisi signs and georgian text is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ level tho its that bad