Splinter cell conviction

hightower1

9.3 on IGN, impressive, looking forward to picking this up Friday.

http://ie.xbox360.ign.com/articles/108/1082854p1.html

and video review....

http://ie.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/902601/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/videos/splintcell_vdr_040910.html


Glad I picked up the MW2 throat mic recently, deniable ops looks like mountains of fun with a decent mic.

rizzla

It looks really good. Day one purchase for me.

consultech

Pretty good so far, lovin the styling on it. Level 5 at the mo, not awfully challenging...

Soby

Friday?Isnt it out 13th?

rizzla

Soby wrote: »

Friday?Isnt it out 13th?

13th in the US. 16th here, the way it usually is, new releases happen on Tuesday in the US.

Soby

16th?:(..ah poo

calex71

consultech wrote: »

Pretty good so far, lovin the styling on it. Level 5 at the mo, not awfully challenging...

Arrrgggghhh me hearty it be good

Nedved85

Looks good, might get it on the PC when its released in a few weeks.

dave1982

consultech wrote: »

Pretty good so far, lovin the styling on it. Level 5 at the mo, not awfully challenging...

Yeah dont like the way they took the stealth side out of it at times its just a warzone:rolleyes:

joe123

consultech wrote: »

Pretty good so far, lovin the styling on it. Level 5 at the mo, not awfully challenging...

How do you have it already?

Nedved85

joe123 wrote: »

How do you have it already?

He probably got it from his american cousins!

consultech

joe123 wrote: »

How do you have it already?

I have American cousins.

tman

Yeah, American cousins who look like this...

joe123

consultech wrote: »

I have American cousins.

I asked that with my face looking like :rolleyes: as I typed.

RAIN

5 hr campaign. Is this accurate?

Seems pretty short if you don't have a co op buddy to play the 2nd story with!

consultech

tman wrote: »

Yeah, American cousins who look like this...

These are said cousins:

Call Me Jimmy

Played the demo. Pretty crap like all the splinter cells. When I first saw promo videos of him walking through crowded places I thought it might be a completely new direction for the series but it's just gotten more action orientated.

Grumpypants

joe123 wrote: »

I asked that with my face looking like :rolleyes: as I typed.

With a blue face ???

Mr Freeze

Preordered on Gamesnash.

Hopefully will have it for Friday.

dor83

I pre-ordered it with sendit.com and it was sent today so should hopefully have it on Friday. I've never used them before but got it from them because it was only €44.

rizzla

CKWPORT wrote: »

Preordered on Gamesnash.

Hopefully will have it for Friday.

Went with them too. Always get it to ya on release day, no worries.

djkeogh

I went with the Hut for a preorder on this one. Got it for £34 so was too good to pass up. Really looking forward to it now after seeing those reviews. Looks to be a good one.

Mr Freeze

rizzla wrote: »

Went with them too. Always get it to ya on release day, no worries.

But I aint in Dublin, so they might do their best, but who knows with the post.

Axwell

The game is good, the marking system as per the demo is really cool. Especially when you get used to using it and thinking ahead, pre-marking 3 guys in advance that you want to shoot attacking a 4th guy and doing a take down to give you the ability to execute the 3 guys you marked.

Have to say played it for a few hours yesterday and have been flying through it which is a pity. Havent looked it up on the net but I wouldnt think I have loads left in the game so id say the 5 hours someone posted could be accuarate enough and there arent many parts where you get really stuck. Still very enjoyable though if you like the Splinter Cell games.

That_Guy

Looking forward to this. Played the demo the other day and I shall definitely be picking it up on Friday.

Seems to have gotten good reviews. Hopefully it'll all be worth the wait.

Mr. K

I'm quite looking forward to playing this, a five hour suits me fine right now. The multiplayer modes sound pretty substantial too, especially with an enthusiastic partner to play with!

weiland79

Dammit gonna have to buy an X box now. Feckin exclusivity!

screw2loose

weiland79 wrote: »

Dammit gonna have to buy an X box now. Feckin exclusivity!

Well if your planning on shelling out for an xbox just for this game mabye this might interest you.....

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055883391

Half Price Xbox 360 Elite consoles in DID bray this weekend. Would be getting one myself if i had extra cash


Edit: I also found this bundle, Seems very good value for money.
Bundle includes 2 controllers, Forza 3, Halo ODST, Lego Batman, Pure and €20 in vounchers
All for €269.99, Better than any deal i have found online imo.
http://www.xtravision.ie/games.aspx

That_Guy

Don't suppose anyone knows how much Gamestop are selling this for do they?

Captain Chaos

That_Guy wrote: »

Don't suppose anyone knows how much Gamestop are selling this for do they?

I'd say €50.

Amazon have the standard version for £37 and free delivery or the Limited Edition for £40. Extra £3 for a silenced shotgun and making of CD.

weiland79

screw2loose wrote: »

Well if your planning on shelling out for an xbox just for this game mabye this might interest you.....

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055883391

Half Price Xbox 360 Elite consoles in DID bray this weekend. Would be getting one myself if i had extra cash


Edit: I also found this bundle, Seems very good value for money.
Bundle includes 2 controllers, Forza 3, Halo ODST, Lego Batman, Pure and €20 in vounchers
All for €269.99, Better than any deal i have found online imo.
http://www.xtravision.ie/games.aspx

Double dammit! The one weekend i decide to take the missus away for a weekend of 'Gaming' and i'm pretty sure i won't be anywhere near a DID Estonian branch

Fallen Buckshot

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Played the demo. Pretty crap like all the splinter cells. When I first saw promo videos of him walking through crowded places I thought it might be a completely new direction for the series but it's just gotten more action orientated.

well ive never played any of the other splinter cells id i have to say i was impressed with graphics and gameplay

Nedved85

HMV in the uk are giving free 800 msp with preorders, Not sure if this offer is happening in the irish shops:

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?ctx=-1;6;-1;-1;-1&pPageID=4880&_tag.WT.ac=css_games_h290310_Splinter_Cell

HMV usually have new releases at 45 euro.

mailrewop

review up on eurogamer http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/splinter-cell-conviction-360-review?page=1

they gave it

7/10

DarkJager

Anybody know what Xtra Vision and Gamestop will be charging for this? Been looking forward to it for months!

rizzla

It's an alright game, 2 annoying levels in the middle had me turn off the game. Going to go back to it now, hope it gets better. Looking forward to trying the co-op after the single player.

joe123

Anyone know the cheapest place to get this? Wouldnt mind pickin it up for around the 30 quid mark but because its so short its putting me off the game.

Captain Chaos

joe123 wrote: »

Anyone know the cheapest place to get this? Wouldnt mind pickin it up for around the 30 quid mark but because its so short its putting me off the game.

Cheapest online price I've seen is £37. I'd just wait a month or two and the price will fall quickly.

A few big games released this year are around €30 or less now online.
Mass Effect 2
FF 13
and one or two others.

Only games with big and popular multiplayer modes seem to hold their value.

thorbarry

anybody get any good deals in brick and mortor shops for this?

thorbarry

Looks like gamestop are selling this for €50, xtra-vision are €54.99, I cant get through to GAME, but Argos is the cheapest at €48.76

Grumpypants

I got a text from Smyths saying they will give 10 euro off with the text but they have it at 54.99. Not sure if that is any cheaper with the loyalty card. But if im paying 45 for it ill go the HMV they give you way more on trade ins.

Captain Chaos

Grumpypants wrote: »

I got a text from Smyths saying they will give 10 euro off with the text but they have it at 54.99. Not sure if that is any cheaper with the loyalty card. But if im paying 45 for it ill go the HMV they give you way more on trade ins.

Yeah HMV are the best for trade ins alright. I tend to get my games cheap online and trade them in when I'm done. A few times HMV were giving me what I payed for the game as trade in value.:) It's like long term game rental.

Clover

Game and HMV have it for €44.99 and Gamestop had it marked for €49.99 but I got it there for €44.99 when I asked them to do a price match.

Grumpypants

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Yeah HMV are the best for trade ins alright. I tend to get my games cheap online and trade them in when I'm done. A few times HMV were giving me what I payed for the game as trade in value.:) It's like long term game rental.

Think i might get rid of battlefield im not going to play it its terrible.

Axwell

joe123 wrote: »

Anyone know the cheapest place to get this? Wouldnt mind pickin it up for around the 30 quid mark but because its so short its putting me off the game.

The main story is short Joe, about 5 hours. But theres also a co op mode to do and theres a mode similar to spec ops in MW2 theres a few more hours doing them. If you just wanna go through the story and arent bothered with the rest them just rent it dont buy it.

Mikeyt086

Got it in HMV for €45, have to say I am very very impressed. Really cool game and has been great fun so far, granted only a few levels in.

Grumpypants

I got 31 for battlefield and 7 for bionic comando !! so Splinter cell cost me 7 im happy with that works out cheaper than a weeks rental. Ill hold onto it to get the Ghost recon beta in the summer rather than tradig it in. Which is why i bought it. Its more like 45 for a beta with a free splinter cell game !!

Mr. K

I played for an hour earlier, it was a fun hour. While it doesn't feel like traditional SC, the tone is the same. I hope the co-op lives up to the hype!

Grumpypants

I am enjoying it to be honest its a bit more action packed than the previous games. Still lots of getting killed by the last guy and having to start the check point all over again and shoot the same lights out etc again.

Seems more Jack Bauer (how ever you spell it) from 24 than Sam Fisher. Still very enjoyable and looks great.

thorbarry

Mr. K wrote: »

I hope the co-op lives up to the hype!

co-op is very good

TheMooseInNam

Grumpypants wrote: »

I am enjoying it to be honest its a bit more action packed than the previous games. Still lots of getting killed by the last guy and having to start the check point all over again and shoot the same lights out etc again.

Seems more Jack Bauer (how ever you spell it) from 24 than Sam Fisher. Still very enjoyable and looks great.

You've just convinced me to buy it! Jack Bauer rocks

I read somewhere that it's possible to complete the entire game without firing a single shot but you have to be proper old school Splinter Cell nut to even attempt it.

What's tipped me over the edge, is knowing that Ghost Recon: Future Soldier beta is included with it. Dare i say it, I'm even more excited about that game than Reach... OK, I said it... let the ridicule commence