Latest addition to the series set to arrive at stores by March 31Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory takes the franchise up a notch for gamers. Fans on the Gamecube, Playstation 2, Xbox?and PC are exposed to even more gameplay features to take things to the next level. New modes include a co-op campaign mode that allows for 2 player split screen or online co-op?as a specialty feature for Xbox and PC owners. The game also?updates on the previous multiplayer structure formed with Pandora Tomorrow for even more stealth action unfortunately Gamecube owners are the only ones left out of the implementation this time around. Ubisoft's press release has a bit more on this.
"With Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Ubisoft's celebrated Montreal (single-player and co-op) and Annecy (Versus) development studios continue to push the interactive and technological possibilities of video gaming. The game boasts a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and advanced AI in which enemies are aware of their environment and remember past events, making them smarter and even more dangerous. In addition, Splinter Cell Chaos Theory delivers the best graphics in this generation of games. Based on stellar advance reviews from the gaming industry's leading publications, the features of Splinter Cell Chaos Theory features -- all courtesy of cutting-edge visual and sound technologies -- have set an industry benchmark once again.
Features:
-- EXCLUSIVE CLOSE-RANGE KILLS: From knife attacks to athletic hand-to-hand kills such as inverted neck snaps, dramatic ledge throws and other new moves.
-- CO-OP STEALTH: Play online or offline multiplayer with a friend and coordinate your infiltration in an all-new multiplayer challenge.
-- REAL WEAPONS OF TOMORROW: The most complete arsenal of weapons and gadgets from the knife to the modular SC-20K rifle.
-- AMAZING REPLAYABILITY: Totally open level design with multi-paths and optional secondary objectives.
-- ULTIMATE CHALLENGE: Intelligent enemies that make your mission riskier, because you must get closer to them than ever before.
-- HIGH-RISK MISSIONS: Steal sensitive documents from under the nose of your enemies, take out a terrorist surrounded by his bodyguards ...
-- AS GOOD AS REAL: Never-before-seen graphics technology offers the best visuals ever seen on any console. Advanced physics engine allows rag doll physics, particle effects and perfect interaction with the environment.
-- THRILLING SCENARIO: In-game gut-wrenching sequences and gripping plot with multiple twists and turns.
-- AWARD-WINNING VERSUS MODE: The universally acclaimed Spies v. Mercenaries mode from Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow makes a triumphant return with all-new gadgets, cooperative moves, humiliation moves and new multiplayer modes. Dynamic, evolving environments with elements like destructible walls and actionable triggers ensure that no two matches are ever the same. "
A seperate edition will be published for N-Gage owners by Gameloft but should still provide a solid mix of action and adventure but no specifics were mentioned at this time. Current pricing on the console and PC versions comes in at $49.99 and the title carries an M rating.
