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Super- Sam Fisher is back save the world from a new threat.
Thankfully, a new arsenal of gadgets and new gameplay are on his
side. Pandora Tomorrow takes the lighting and visual effects that
mesmerized audiences in the first title, to breath-taking new
heights! An unbelievable online and offline multiplayer
component, allows stealth-battle between two-player teams of
mercenaries and super-spies. Get ready...Pandora Tomorrow will
blow you away!
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2006: The U.S. installs a temporary base on East Timor
to train the developing defense force of the "world's youngest
democracy." Resistance to the U.S. presence in Southeast
Asia is widespread and passionate, but the threat Indonesian
militias pose to Timorese democracy is deemed sufficient
justification. Anti-U.S. resentment comes to a head under the
leadership of guerrilla militia leader Suhadi Sadono, acting with
the unofficial support of major corrupt factions of the
Indonesian government. Suhadi's men attack and occupy the U.S.
Embassy in Jakarta, taking dozens of civilian and
personnel hostage.
Deployed by a top secret wing of the NSA (National Security
Agency) known as Third Echelon, Sam Fisher is a lone field
operative supported by a remote team. Fisher must defend and
assist the U.S. , both locally and from remote locations,
until Suhadi's terror-driven policies can be subverted and the
guerrilla faction eradicated. Charged with saving the world, its
a high stakes game. If he fails, the U.S. will deny any knowledge
of his existence.
An experience so compelling you feel it.
* Believe the story. Inspired by the world of Tom Clancy, and
endorsed by the famous author, and written by JT Petty, who
penned the original Splinter Cell, Tom Clancys Splinter Cell
Pandora Tomorrow features a storyline so real you can feel it.
Tension filled stealth-action springs from a compelling original
storyline so realistic it could have been ripped from the
headlines.
* Understand the characters. In this sequel to the original game,
favorite characters like Sam Fisher and Irving Lambert return and
unveil even more about their personal histories in the more
character-driven storyline. New antagonists appear, including
Suhadi Sodano an Indonesian guerilla leader whose beliefs are
sound, but whose methods are barbaric. And then there is Norman
Soth: CIA-trained mercenary deep under cover or traitor working
for the enemy? Whose side is he really on?
* Immerse yourself.Revolutionary lighting, shadowing, animation,
physics, and sound effects pushed to the limit to create a
universe so tightly woven that the line between reality and
gaming starts to blur. "High res" cinematics, amazing sound
design and music as well as top quality voice over give SCPT as
unique movie production quality. Voice actors, music composers
and cinematic directors to be announced in the coming months.
* Youve got the moves. Now more than ever, Sam relies on his
moves. In this sequel to the original Splinter Cell,
circumstances demand that Sam use his agility and athleticism to
avoid detection and death. In fact the level design demands them.
Use a half split jump to reach a ledge, zip line across an open
courtyard, rappel along the side of a building, SWAT-turn to
bypass an open door unseen.
* Youve got the gear. Based on prototypes currently in
development, or gadgets out on the field, Sam Fisher has a menu
of high tech gadgets and tools from which to choose.
Revolutionary multiplayer stealth action gameplay online for the
first time.* Take Splinter Cell online. Taking place in a
graphically-rich environment we expect from Splinter Cell, the
multiplayer gameplay is a natural extension of the Splinter Cell
world. Just as in Splinter Cell, players will call on a wide
variety of gadgets, weapons and athletic moves to best their
nents. The light and shadow-filled environment offers dark
retreats for stealth gamers and wide open spaces that spell
danger for spies. The multiplayer game is integrated into the
compelling offline story, though both offline and online gameplay
can be enjoyed independently of one another.
* Choose a side. Taunt your enemies from the shadows as you meet
stealth objectives playing through wide multiplayer s in
third-person view as a Shadow Net . Or track spies using a
first-person perspective as a heavy armed Argus Mercenary
protecting your compound. The abilities and resources on each
side are evenly matched. Winning will come down to skill and
strategy.
* Feel the tension. Just as in the original game, online players
will feel the tension that comes from never knowing what might
happen next. Shadow Net spies hold their breath as mercenaries
pass by close enough to touch them. They hide in the dark and
wait for the right moment to spring into action. They work in
concertone can distract the mercenaries, while the other(s)
meets the objective. Mercenaries never know when a Shadow Net
might silently drop down from the shadows to attack, or slip by
detection efforts to complete a mission. By relying heavily on
their detection devices they feel like they can stop the
threatat least for now. Are spies stealing your secrets while
they toy with you?
Its important to note that the maximum number of players on a
multiplayer is four. Too many people in a would create
chaos and result in shooter gameplay. But this is Splinter Cell.
Its a stealth action game not a shooter. This game tests your
stealth and your strategy, your readiness and your
resourcefulness. Are you ready?
* Feel the game. The multiplayer s feature the revolutionary
lighting, shadowing, animation, physics, and sound effects that
have become the Splinter Cell trademark. Graphical effects push
that even further. Electronic interference can disrupt the vision
and tools of the mercenaries. Spies must avoid the searching
flash lights and laser pointers. Flash bang, shaft and
grenades are also powerful visual effects that players will have
to deal with. Thanks to their advanced goggles, Shadow Nets can
see in the dark and read thermo signatures in their environment
while mercenaries detect movements and electro-magnetic
disturbance in their surroundings
and much more to discover.
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Review
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After only his first title, Sam Fisher became an instant video
game superstar. The original Splinter Cell brought the
stealth/action genre to the forefront of gaming and became the
template for dozens of knockoffs. Well, those imitators are now
going to have to work even harder, because Sam's second mission,
Pandora Tomorrow, raises the stealth/action bar even higher.
In terms of gameplay mechanics, little has outright changed, but
much has been improved. Sam now sports more precise ing, a
handful of additional moves, and a few new gadgets. The enemy AI
has also been tweaked, as has the relentless difficulty level.
The result is not a quantum leap in gameplay or graphics, just a
smoother and more refined play experience. Pandora Tomorrow is a
sequel in a more traditional movie sense: The basic setup and
characters remain the same, but the story has changed.
As with the original, Pandora Tomorrow places a heavy emphasis on
the plot. Without giving too much away, Sam is charged with
tracking down a charismatic Indonesian terrorist with a sinister
anti-American agenda. Like a Robert Ludlum thriller, the story is
dark, intelligent, and mature. The dialogue is sharp and witty,
and Sam is easily the most complex character in gaming. This is
undoubtedly video game storytelling at its finest.
Sam's mission takes him to a variety of stunning locations. Over
the course of the story, Sam must brave the jungles of Indonesia,
pull himself along the bottom of a speeding train, climb an
elevator shaft, and creep through the freezers of a cryogenics
lab. Of course, he faces well-armed thugs everywhere he turns.
It's these innovative action sequences that make the
single-player quest so compelling.
While the story mode is brilliant in its own right, Pandora
Tomorrow's real innovation comes in the form of its multiplayer
mode. Cleverly tying into the main story, multiplayer pits teams
of spies and mercenaries against each other. The spies play in
third-person like Sam, while the mercs use the traditional
first-person view. Using stealth as their main weapon, the spies
(a.k.a. Shadow Nets) must sneak past the mercs to their
objectives. This truly unique multiplayer mode features a
fantastic control scheme for both teams, absolutely addictive
gameplay, and graphics that are every bit as gorgeous as the
single-player mode.
The original Splinter Cell is still one of the most visually
impressive console games ever, and Pandora Tomorrow is even
prettier. Character models have improved, and the famous shadows
feel even deeper and richer, but it's the little details that
really stand out. In one level, a passing subway train blows
newspapers and t around, while in another rain pours down
around you in a full-fledged thunderstorm. It is these extra
touches that make Sam Fisher's world seem like a living,
breathing place. Several times during this game, I had to stop
playing and drag a witness over to my desk to share the amazing
s unfolding on my screen. Other times I had to stop and
praise the intelligent, surprising plot points. And others, I
simply had to gloat about how many times I snapped Joe's neck in
multiplayer. This, my friends, is a game that keeps on giving.
Concept:
The legendary agent returns with an all-new adventure and a
groundbreaking online mode
Graphics:
The dark, realistic look and lifelike animations can only be
described as "freakin' awesome"
Sound:
The voice work is great, but the score is a tad forgettable
Playability:
Whether you're playing as Sam, a Shadow Net agent, or a merc,
control is spot-on and will make you feel like a total badass
Entertainment:
If you like stealth/action, you must, must play this game
Replay:
Moderate
Rated: 9.5 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss
Issue: May 2004
2nd Opinion:
Playing hide and seek has never been so cool. Raising the
standards for stealth gaming for a second time, Ubisoft has
forged a sequel that has the uncanny ability to knock your socks
off through every second of play. Whether you find yourself
mesmerized by the gorgeous lighting effects and massive as
of particles that dance across the screen, sweating bullets
within the taut action sequences, or compelled by the expertly
penned story, Pandora Tomorrow is a gripping and unforgettable
experience. The gameplay is much tighter, targeting is no longer
questionable, and you're continually asked to use Sam's entire
arsenal of moves. The online component is just as remarkable. Not
only is it a departure from multiplayer as you know it, it has a
clever tie to Pandora Tomorrow's story and adds serious replay to
a game that you'd probably only play through once or twice.
Rated: 9.5 out of 10
Editor: Andrew Reiner
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- Incredible real movement and control - you can even shift Sam's weight when preparing him for a split jump between two walls.
- Exciting new moves maximize Sam's lethal fighting skills -- spin out of the shadows and kill silently.
- All-new moves and levels - fight in jungles, on rooftops, on top of(and under) a moving train.
- Advanced AI makes it harder than ever to get past enemies - if you reveal yourself they'll get reinforcements and put on armor.
- Weapons now have secondary functions that can be equipped on the fly - be amazed at the advantage you get from the red dot of the laser .