![]() ![]() Which leads to Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, which is generally the prime example most fans will point to as the best Splinter Cell game in the entire franchise. Ubisoft's existing Splinter Cell Collection still omits Pandora Tomorrow, and likely will for the forseeable future, which is a shame. The last time Pandora Tomorrow saw a proper re-release was on the PS3/Xbox 360 with the Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy. Plenty of threads on Ubisoft's forums, as well as Reddit, involve fans asking for a digital re-release of Pandora Tomorrow. Unfortunately, this is the most difficult legacy Splinter Cell game to play, mostly because it's not sold on any modern platforms. Several quality-of-life changes improved the gameplay mechanics, and it was clear Pandora Tomorrow was a glimpse into what would become one of the most widely-praised games in the whole series. Design-wise, Pandora Tomorrow was sort of the development bridge between the first game and Chaos Theory. It's certainly not as mainstream as Chaos Theory was, but a lot of the narrative and mechanical improvements of the series began with Pandora Tomorrow in 2004. In terms of Splinter Cell games beloved by the hardcore fans, Pandora Tomorrow is often the underrated pick for best in the series. Fans should play the first Splinter Cell game, but not new players. Plus, this was before Sam Fisher's identity and personality really came into his own, as there's a severe lack of clever writing that the iconic superspy is known for. The complexity of the narrative is razor thin, far more generic compared to later entries like Chaos Theory, or even Pandora Tomorrow. This is without even taking into account the game's inherent design, which doesn't match the quality of later games in the series. That's assuming players can even play the game on a modern platform: The PC port requires several fan-made patches to work, while emulation is the only viable option for older platforms. The lighting systems and graphics, close quarters combat and interrogation, movement, among other issues, are incredibly finicky and lacking the greater degree of polish applied to future games in the series. While it was still a formative stealth game for the time, mechanically speaking, playing Splinter Cell in 2021 is a clunky and awkward experience. The first Splinter Cell game from 2002 is a prime example of a game that has not particularly aged well, on almost all platforms. RELATED: New Splinter Cell Game Could Be Announced in 2022 Many of the games in the Splinter Cell franchise are some of the best stealth games of all time, even if a few of the titles in the Splinter Cell catalog have definitely not aged well compared to modern games. In the meantime, fans may consider going back to legacy Splinter Cell games to enjoy some traditional stealth action to help tide fans over. Of course, given that all reports of this Splinter Cell game state that it's in an early development phase, the next game may not release for at least another few years. With reports of a new title in the works, fans will undoubtedly be excited that one of the greatest stealth franchises could receive a modernized take. While Metal Gear Survive might have been the proverbial nail in the coffin for Konami's stealth franchise, there's certainly still potential for another entry in the Splinter Cell series. Both franchises have been holding it down until the last decade with the Metal Gear Solid franchise presumably retired after Kojima left Konami, and Ubisoft putting Splinter Cell on indefinite hiatus since 2013. Many fans miss the Ubisoft traditional stealth franchise that used to ride alongside Metal Gear Solid when it came to AAA stealth-first action games. ![]() Not a year goes by where fans don't ask for another Splinter Cellgame, understandably so. ![]()
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