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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
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Developer(s)Ubisoft Shanghai (Xbox 360 version and PC), Ubisoft Montreal (current generation versions), Ubisoft Annecy / Ubisoft Milan (Multiplayer / Challenge Mode)
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
Designer(s)Chris Smith (Single Player XBox 360 and PC), Hugues Martel, Julian Gerighty, Daniel Roy, Mathieu Ferland
EngineUnreal Engine 2.5
Platform(s)PS2, Windows (PC), Xbox, GameCube, Xbox 360
ReleaseSeptember 2006
Genre(s)Stealth-Action Game
Mode(s)Single player, Versus Multiplayer (Next Gen only), Challenge Mode, Spy Versus Spy Mode

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent is the fourth installment in the Splinter Cell series of video games developed and published by Ubisoft. The series, created by American author Tom Clancy, follows the character Sam Fisher, a "Splinter Cell" employed by a black-ops division of the National Security Agency, dubbed Third Echelon.

Template:Spoiler The game is set shortly after the events of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. While on a mission, Sam learns that his daughter, Sarah, has been killed by a drunk driver. Overcome with depression, he is unable to concentrate on the operation and is pulled out by his superior, Colonel Irving Lambert. After many months, the broken Sam Fisher begs for another mission to distract himself from his grief. Lambert reluctantly agrees and offers him a mission as an NOC (Nonofficial cover) agent. These are agents comprised of CIA and NSA agents who infiltrate organised crime, and are used for HUMINT purposes. As with similar organisations, the US Government denies any involvement. Sam becomes a notorious criminal by staging many bank robberies and a mock body count - a scheme set by the NSA to explore the motivations of a domestic terrorist group known as John Brown's Army (JBA). Sam finally surrenders after a three day Hostage crisis and is sent to Ellsworth Prison. He is thrown into the same cell as a JBA member, named Jamie Washington, and with his cooperation, they break out of prison. [1].

Once the two escaped, Jamie offered Sam an invitation into the JBA. Sam accepted. As part of the JBA, Sam must complete objectives to gain their trust as well as complete NSA objectives. The decisions he will have to make will be increasingly difficult as you progress through the game. Will you kill an innocent hostage and save millions? Gain the JBA's trust but fail an NSA objective?

At this time, Double Agent is due to be released sometime in September 2006.

Features

Ubisoft Montreal will be reusing the SCX(Unreal based Chaos Theory engine)engine to create Splinter Cell: Double Agent for Xbox, PS2 and PSP. Ubisoft Shanghai will be developing the game for the Xbox 360 and the PC using a multi-threaded version of the Chaos Theory engine. Ubisoft Annecy, who are the developers of Splinter Cell's award winning multiplayer mode (also known as the Versus Mode) will be responsible for the next "Generation Online Experience" (Spies VS Mercenaries & Spies VS Spies). The official teaser website [2] provides a few scant details about the game, including:

  • For the first time, Sam will be introduced to a love interest, a woman known as Enrica Villablanca, a member of the JBA
  • The Xbox 360 version will be very similar to the PC Version
  • Each platform's version will contain exclusive material
  • Play as a Double Agent and use real Double Agent Techniques
  • Your Gameplay decides how the Storyline is going to unfold (multiple Storylines) and what kind of Equipment is at your disposal
  • No Taboos this time - even Main Characters from the Splinter Cell Series could die caused by your decisions
  • Dual Missions (JBA / NSA)

Xbox and Playstation 2 Extras: Additional single-player mission with alternate ending, 15 co-op missions playable offline, LAN, and 8 minutes of additional cinematics.

Xbox 360 and PC Extras: Two additional alternate single-player missions, nine all-new merged versus and co-op maps, and new underwater and sandstorm combat.

Source: http://store.ubi.com/item.jsp?item=51294

Detailed Game Features

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Promotional teaser poster
  • Dual objectives to fulfill: NSA government agents and terrorists will each want you to accomplish opposing tasks at the same time.
  • Discover the tension of being a double agent: Use actual tactics employed by today's real-life double agents to sabotage the terrorists' plans.
  • Explore a branching storyline with multiple endings: Your choices have an impact on how the story and gameplay unfold.
  • A world of international espionage: Missions from all over the world, from Asia to Africa to the heart of the U.S.
  • Experience extreme situations: Underwater or in a sandstorm, hiding behind the dust or smoke - and even skydiving.
  • New authentic gadgets: Master the latest weapons and gadgets used by NSA government agents in addition to black-market terrorist weapons depending on your performance inside the game.
  • Based on your Missions Outcome, you'll get more or less access to the JBA's freeroaming HQ - a place where you can talk to characters and go where you want and when you want but stay away from the hostile Zones or you'll risk your cover to get blown.
  • Double Agent will introduce a new gameplay mechanic - Diversionary tactics. (For example: Use Sam's Remote Distraction Device to randomly turn on a TV to get a JBA members attention turned to it and then complete your objective).
  • If your Cover is blown and you get captured, the Game will run an interactive cutscene where you get a final chance to escape.
  • Challenge your friends inside the brandnew Versus Mode (up to 3 vs 3) and become an "instructor" enabling you to take 2 novices "under your wing". (Next Gen only)
  • Combat the new AI together with 2 of your friends inside the next Generation of Coop Gameplay - the Challenge Mode which is now even more tied in into the Single Player Mode's Storyline.
  • Experience a brandnew Multiplayer Mode (Spy VS Spy) with an all new Close Combat System.
  • Enjoy jaw-dropping interactive Ingame Sequences which look like pre-rendered Cutscenes - "Directed Moments" where you're in Control. (Next Gen only)
  • Finally get the highly anticipated Gadgets like a Glass Cutter, a Grappling Hook etc.
  • Master your Stealth Skills to escape the new Wave Vision of the Enemies and use it against them.
  • The suit makes a man: From the Arctic Suit to the well known "Ninja" Suit - for each Level you'll get the appropriate clothing.
  • Explore levels that are larger and more detailed than ever before.
  • Earn yourself Points by completing on-the-fly Mission Objectives.
  • 4 eyes are better than 2: Use Coop Techniques to distract or neutralize the enemy inside the Single Player Mode.

Screenshots

Xbox, PS2, Gamecube

Xbox 360, PC

Trailer

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