A very basic, but powerful template of stealth that would be further refined into a masterpiece later on. Movement speed, material and ambiance all play a role into if an enemy can spot you. Also shadows which where dynamic based on what's goin on in the enviorment. The game is slow and methodical, with enough power where you can fight, but definitely not an action game. Solid even after 20 years+.

This story was a lot more well written than I gave it credit for. It had some solid political intrigue and really layered on a tale of corruption that honestly seems pretty reminiscent of todays events. Although I hate that I just said that and wish all of this was just fantasy.

Surprisingly solid visuals that while old, don't look terrible. You can tell that this was the pinnacle of visual fidelity at one point, especially with the attention to detail with lighting and shadows.

The sound effects were amazing, it wasn't over the top action or anything, but was a good attention to detail. This was also ahead of it's time as most games did not pay that much attention to footsteps to have like 17 different sounds for it. The music was mostly good, the last level had a banger of a song using the suspicion music as a refined backdrop to amp you up. Also the voice acting, specifically Lambert and Fisher was iconic. In the following game Pandora Tomorrow, just the change of Lambert was noticeable enough for me to not like the experience as a whole comparatively.

This game was not perfect, and as a PC game, did not feel as smooth as its Xbox version. With some tweaks I was able to get it to work with the controller but it wasn't the most ideal. This was a solid trip down memory lane, and an exploration into how well the game was made from a mechanical and story perspective. It is certainly not for everyone as it doesn't have explosions in your face all the time. It is for those who want a solid stealth action game with a heavy emphasis on the stealth aspect. This is a game I will recommend for years to come.

Still playable and enjoyable more than 20 years after release - a true classic.

has jump button 10/10 for ubisoft game