But as much as the game wows you with its ability to make you play like a spy without making it boring, don't for one moment think that Double Agent doesn't let you loose off a few rounds in anger.
Taking its cue from high-budget blockbuster movies, the fact that Ubisoft has packed in so many movie-esque moments while staying true to the stealth premise is a remarkable achievement.
Once again, Ubisoft delivers some delicious eye candy that - in high def - is wonderful to behold from start to thrilling finish.īut back on topic, these globe-trotting excursions provide important refreshment value between the punishing HQ levels, whilst each offering something unique to each and every one, and it's perhaps the acknowledgement of the consistent high quality throughout the game that's going to leave players with the same feel-good factor that I'm left with after completing it. It's ambitious stuff, and made all the more glorious by some of the most incredible character models yet seen in a game.
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The rest of the game does its usual tour of duty around the globe, taking in some excellent - and varied - missions in China, West Africa and Iceland among others, which all offer up hugely contrasting scenarios that the series die-hards will love - and if you've never played a Splinter Cell game before, you'll be downright astounded by the cinematic visual opulence on show - particularly the panoramic view over Shanghai and the Chinese New Year celebrations.