Splinter Cell Blacklist - Commented Walkthrough - Abandoned Mill [UK]

[@NeroandDanteDMC]

The game itself is awesome. It really improves the Conviction game play. However, what kind of disappointment about the game is some of the mechanics could be refined. They can also follow the classic example of the original Splinter Cell games where players have the ability to shoot the Five-Seven and the alternate weapon while doing wall climbing. It's only suggestion to make the game continue its legacy.

[@EXHellfire]

I love how much of a Conviction-Chaos Theory hybrid this game's turning out to be. I hated that black and white stuff from Conviction but I loved the action in it. This looks like the true next gen Chaos Theory.

[@tbd314]

my gosh this is by far the best looking splinter cell, so excited! for me i feel like i would go like 70% panther and 30% ghost.

[@JediMasterLego]

**continued from my previous post** (starting with "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory", the Splinter-Cell games started being a little [bit] more "action" and a little bit less "stealth").

[@Plain1nsane]

Okay I was skeptical before but Excellent work. That's a fantastic example of varied gameplay using similar mechanics. That is how you develop and maintain a varied fanbase, and THAT is how you create replay value. So impressed.

[@Sillywomanproduction]

The light on the back of sams neck is a representation of invisibility. Although, just because the light is on does not mean you are completely hidden. According to Ubisoft, it is up to you to think for yourself.

[@janerdyvlogs]

I'm so glad to be seeing people getting excited for this game. When it was first announced, all I saw was people complaining about the voice actor and the lack of shadows, all over 7 minutes of a several hour long game. The more content I see of this game, the more compelled I feel to pre-order it! Looks awesome. :D

[@10j5e22v26z]

I'm assuming that the goggles don't actually glow, but they are glowing so the player can know where fisher is if they put the brightness and contrast to a more realistic setting; and maybe it's just a signature for style.

[@soccerthepkmnmaster]

This is what I found in the video: Kills give you 1/4 execute Headshot give you 1/2 execute (Base on extend walkthrough) Sticky shocker give you 1/2 execute (Or at least from Trirotor) Hand to Hand (Both lethal and non-lethal) give execute You press the LB to ready throw, and you can canel throw with B. Pistol now have limited ammo. (Like the pre-Conviction games) That's all for now!

[@Sillywomanproduction]

Ubisoft said ages ago Co-op is in the game, it was one of the first things they announced about the game, they also had a recent pre-order trailer what mentioned an extra co-op mission.

[@OrangePillow815]

I'd like to see some tranquilliser darts in replacement with live rounds for the ghost play style for non-lethal playthroughs.

[@ObsidianSaint]

We are not actually sure if they will reward the player for being stealthy or not. You see all those points for the knock outs and kills? Well what happens if they add a large bonus for enemies that were unaware of your presence and oblivious to you passing them in the level. This would reward stealth and if the points are spent on upgrades then it is a definite must for the game. Maybe they could have separate skill trees for each archetype and different points for different methods.

[@Wildo09]

Wooo Splinter Cell :D Hopefully is good as Conviction. The first gameplay from Conviction got me the chills,and also this one! Keep on the excellent work,Ubisoft!

[@tompassmore5372]

I would def buy this game so many different ways to do things and different playstyle. LOVE IT!

[@MrNinjafreak]

Im a little mix of Ghost/Panther, sometimes i like to sneak without killing and sometimes i like to sneak around and kill. If i get spotted i try to hide, but if hiding is impossible i go assault. And then hide in the shadows again as soon as possible(i don't like to get spotted).

[@JediMasterLego]

i understand what you said, and agree with you up to a certain point. but watch centerstrain01's videos on "Splinter Cell" (the first game) and "Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow", and you will very easily see how varied and different the AI is (and how easily you can get caught [by the bad-guys]) in those two games, compared to [the AI [and how easily and/or difficultly you can get caught] in] "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory" or all the other Splinter Cell games that came after Chaos Theory.

[@Punished_Pain]

Thanks m8 didn't notice all that stuff. :) except for the pistol ammo now being limited.

[@DreadNawght]

Since they allow to choose between the easiest way (non stealth) and the hardest way (non lethal stealth) you can be sure that the mission statistics will be back, and only pure stealth will get you 100% mission success

[@Sillywomanproduction]

I know, but I think they will show Co-op or spies vs mercs gameplay at E3. Hopefully both!!! What do you play games on, Xbox 360, ps3 or PC? I will play Co-op with you when the game releases :)

[@DanishKabby]

In a first person shooter focused on action... I would totally agree with you in that sense, but what you dont see is that games like splinter cell and assassin's creed are supposed to be stealth oriented. For a STEALTH game, STEALTH should be the preferred option. If you make a player feel more "badass" doing stealth in a stealth game, you add more ghost options and cool stealth takedowns that "work" to make it into a good stealth game. Which this game did a good job of inputing.

[@SemanticV0id]

The screen does actually go black and white, watch the video again. Lighted areas have colour, darkened areas do not.

[@pexpix]

I like to alternate between Ghost and Panther, some enemies don't deserve to die, others I take joy in performing a silent headshot on them.

[@Ketskapow]

FINALLY! A game in where you get more points for killing enemies then keeping them alive!

[@callumreeve1999]

Great video, glad to see more of the game, I just want to know about the multiplayer as well, I've been a fan since the beginning and I can't wait for another spies vs Mercs game!

[@Auriga_II]

dont hate me here i know night vision had been in all games up to conviction but to be hoonest i really liked sams eyes adapting to the dark and the screen turning black and white when you were in the shadows.

[@GamerBait]

so how comes the drone can see the enemies when the tech enemy blocks the signal? surely if its blocking the signal the drone wouldn't work either, or he could just use goggles which use the same sight as the drone

[@JNChannel95]

Similar? Then you haven't seen all the commentary videos/interviews on/about SC: Blacklist. If you go panther it's similar to Convication. If you choose to play ghost it's more similar to Chaos Theory and if you play as assualt it's Ghost Recon Style.

[@Jumangji]

I really don't understand... how do you know if you are hidden? There isn't a light meter, your lights don't change color, the screen doesn't go black and white, what is it?

[@JediMasterLego]

**continued from my previous post** .. referring to your comment "If a soldier sees a shadow passing for a second, he's not going to yell "Enemy intruder!" and sound an alarm, that would then fail the mission.": actually he would because of my previous example. if you're a responsible guard pulling guard duty and you see ANYTHING, *ANYTHING* out of the ordinary, you're either going to [be a hero and] investigate it, or be cautious and sound the alarm, get backup to go with you, AND *THEN* go ..

[@jtjelani]

Can we mark and execute with that stun- gun, ammo count permitting?

[@TheonlyNuclearFox]

They show Co-op. I know this comment is from a month ago, but in case you haven't seen it yet, they show there is co-op. It's with Sam and Briggs.

[@Sbeatly]

It isn't "really" there, it just so is easier to identify fisher in the dark. The same with his goggles

[@dewaynefoyjr2207]

Ubisoft where is the new splinter cell game it's been long enough

[@colonelconsequences]

What's the incentive to play stealthily if you can go through auto killing the guys like they're canon fodder?

[@Drowningrobs]

*continuation* and to add, "Stealth" is rather a cautious and surreptitious action or movement. Those actions could involve interactions with the environment and or A.I or not at all. Everyone has their own interpretation of "stealth" and well honestly how you play Blacklist is up to whomever decides to buy it. If you don't like to direction the game developers have taken with the franchise, go pick up the Splinter cell novels and read and simply imagine it or dive into the role of Sam

[@MrNinjafreak]

I see, i just can't understand why their is no Co-op trailer yet. The Co-op trailer came early in SC Conviction, or atleast earlier.

[@LPBoy135]

So almost EVERY gameplay mechanism from the older games is back AND more. Wish the duckwalking was as good as the older games though!

[@JediMasterLego]

**continued from my previous post** ..check it out. referring to your comment "And even though it's more realistic, no AI is perfect, in any genre actually, that's why it's called Artificial Intelligence. It's artificial, not human.": it's actually called artificial because it's "man-made", ie. not nature-made. and it's also called "ARTIFICIAL Intelligence" because it's intelligence that's supposed to MIMIC *HUMAN* Intelligence [and/or deductive-reasoning], etc.

[@CyrielleCG]

Is it possible to preorder AC4 on PS4 and Xbox 3 yet ?

[@N7_Guerilla]

Assault being easier than stealth isn't a mistake, that's how it should be. Anyone can get through the level guns blazing, killing everyone. The stealth should be more difficult, sneaking around enemies, deciding who to take out and who not to, finding a way to get around without being spotted, with the benefit being the satisfaction of having just pulled off a successful stealth mission.

[@mintlou]

"There's nothing here but ghosts and shadows"

[@Babelfish112]

This is looking quite good!

[@Sillywomanproduction]

Oh ok cool, cheers anyway and hope you enjoy Blacklist when its out!!!

[@k11a22i33]

yeah they need to bring back the alarm system, if you get spotted all enemies on alert

[@brunogonz86]

Look, I played CT, but not the first 2 ones, and in that game you had a different statistic that showed you if a body was found, and even if it was, you could still get 0 detections, not 100% score, but still, no detections. And you would only find out your score and percentage by the end of the mission, maybe his score will be affected by the mission's status report. I do agree that the game director doesn't know what ghosting is, for me is passing without nobody even knowing you were there

[@TheSl1ckItalian]

How do we know how hidden we are IE black and white screen or a light meter

[@Raven-Glock]

Ghost. Sure. What's the bonus for not being detected, no takedowns, and not using any gadgets? Y'know. Bonuses that were there in Chaos Theory.

[@bilalazad8507]

This game looks fantastic!

[@brunogonz86]

But when I played CT even if a body was found (even if it was non lethal) the alarm wouldn't sound...

[@ACiiDzFTW]

The 1st and second playthrough were basically the same..?

[@johnalbo100]

could we please see some multi player! I love campaign but I also love agents vs. guards

[@MrNinjafreak]

How do u know it's going to be any Co-op then?

[@vojtisekhovor]

I agree, it is just a game, not even ARMA is like real-life and real-life as a game is not what is supposed to be fun. But take a close look at mechanics introduced in games like System Shock 1 (vulnerability, leaning, crouching, thinking before attack), Thief (simulation of sound as game mechanic, stealth mechanics, A.I. alert levels) and Chaos Theory (ambient sound level). On one side you have unreal stuff (overpowered tools, extremely agile character) on another real-like stuff (sound simulat

[@DreadNawght]

And who do you think made the 4 first splinter cells ? red bull ?

[@SemanticV0id]

I disagree about the corner takedown, Sam could move quickly enough to surprise the guy. You're right that some of the takedowns are a little unrealistic, though. But I absolutely agree with the tri-rotor argument, that whole sequence was ridiculous.

[@KillianStar]

Splinter Cell is (was) an stealth action game. The only way of evolution, which can be is the evolution of stealth. This includes the new tricks, better AI, much bigger levels etc. I understand that if Thief 4 was developed by Ubisoft, they would give Garrett an AK 47 and send to do some "Modern Warfare", but it's not an evolution. Fortunately, Thief is in good hands of smart people. They already said that they going to make an awesome game without "assault" options or some "adaptations".

[@JediMasterLego]

**continued from my previous post** ..seen Sam out of the corner of my eye, and started shooting at him like crazy (or sounded the alarm and then started shooting at him like crazy). either way, i would have noticed him, and he would have been toast because my companions/teammates would have seen that i'm shooting at something, and gone to see what i'm shooting at, and then started shooting at it too.

[@DiegoGenovez]

the ghost approach is fucking awesome

[@ACiiDzFTW]

Haha I used to play games like Chaos Theory and double agent and yeah they're really good and obviously Blacklist and Conviction will be/were different to them, but I'm actually looking forward to blacklist!

[@Ruzhael]

Is there going to be a coop mode?

[@x201xXtreme]

HELL YEAH! they´re reviving the stealth gameplay! thats all im asking for! (and Spy Vs Mercs Multiplayer)

[@CivilBrigands]

He's just making it easier for people to "ghost" with non lethal stuff, because not everyone is good enough to sneak around EVERYONE. If you want while playing you can just go around everyone, the point is that it's your choice.

[@JediMasterLego]

I agree with your comments and description, but you should try playing "Splinter Cell" (the first game) or "Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow", if you want to see some REAL stealth-gaming. (Or at the very least watch centerstrain01's videos. He's got some REALLY AWESOME videos on those two games (and on "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory", which is the third game, and was also -- you will notice -- the one that started putting more-"action" into the mix)).

[@SemanticV0id]

I didn't see a significant difference in difficulty between stealth and assault, for those of you who are complaining. Assault is sloppy and can get you killed against tougher enemies. Stealth requires finesse, and I'd feel much more satisfaction after getting through an area stealthily. The Assault path looks fun, but messing with the enemies and clearing an area completely undetected looks like way more fun.

[@brunogonz86]

I did see some of his videos on SC1, but the AI's on those games were harder to bypass because they could see you a mile away and already know it's a spy. CT's easier, but it's beacuse it's more real. If a soldier sees a shadow passing for a second, he's not going to yell "Enemy intruder!" and sound an alarm, that would then fail the mission. And even though it's more realistic, no AI is perfect, in any genre actually, that's why it's called Artificial Intelligence. It's artificial, not human.

[@Weebfox]

Does this game have splitscreen co-op?

[@johntdlemon]

I hate the one-button cover change thing and the enemy alert marker every companies are putting in their "stealth" games. I remember the first time I played Chaos Theory, I would stay in dark corners for minutes because I don't know if I'll be back into the shadows before the enemies turn around. I like how they make the sonar goggle's image disappears after a few seconds, would be better if the enemy silhouette doesn't move, though.

[@JediMasterLego]

or out of the corner of their eye, for that matter. (remember that part in the "Ghost-playthrough" video of Blacklist (this one "watch?v=jwpUzS8bJgw", where there was a bad-guy trying out a assault-rifle (looked like an AK-47) at a shooting-range, and from where Sam was [and the bad-guy was at and [the direction he (the bad-guy)] was looking at], the bad-guy could very easily see him out of the corner of his eye (if this was happening in-real-life).

[@JediMasterLego]

you should try playing "Splinter Cell" (the first game) or "Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow" (or at the very least, see centerstrain01's videos on those 3 games (ie. Splinter Cell, Pandora Tomorrow, & Chaos Theory). then you will see the huge (and sometimes subtle) differences between "Splinter Cell" and "Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow", and "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory".

[@Kn1ghton]

They could be releasing the game for the Wii u few months after the game comes for the Xbox and ps3

[@sjoerdsd4343]

It's comming at august 23 right?

[@CptPakundo]

So basically Ghost is how the Chaos Theory player plays, Panther is how the not-very-dumb Conviction player plays, and Assault is how the CoD-plus-a-bit-of-stealth player plays?

[@TerminatorTX3]

I say a game the allows the player to not be stealthy or doesn't encourage stealth makes the game more of an action game than a stealth game. It would be like a first person shooter that doesn't encourage shooting, can it still be called a shooter?

[@JediMasterLego]

**continued from my previous post** ...not supposed to be there, you're automatically going to assume it's a spy, undercover agent, black ops, stealth ops, or some other type of intruder that shouldn't be there (or basically, someone that SHOULDN'T *BE THERE*). referring to your comment "CT's easier, but it's beacuse it's more real.": Chaos Theory's a bit more actiony and a bit less real. ..

[@mrtumytums]

Ghost should definitely just be about not having your presence known at all. If u go around knocking out dudes they'll totally know you've been there

[@zachary22221]

how don't they see the glowing green lights

[@samshepherd618]

I don't think the commentator could be more enthusiastic

[@DevilDude]

Assault by choice is not good unless you get caught there shouldn't be any need to kill anything which moves.

[@teeds88]

this looks so cool! i can't wait

[@supervegito2277]

i can now say for sure im going panther, mainly, maybe some ghost if i get bored of panther but assault... nope. Hell panther feels almost tailored to me, everything he said during panther just matched to me like a tailored suit.

[@ACiiDzFTW]

But it still has the same outcome if you know what I mean?

[@frnz9808]

how come they don't notice the green thing on his back? I mean that shit can be seen in the dark.

[@godofwar802]

Looks great! Going all Panther!!

[@Sillywomanproduction]

They have not shown anything yet though sadly

[@MrNinjafreak]

You could do that in the older splinter cells too. Take human shield than shoot the other guy

[@Johnnymagnet92]

Having said that, Ubisoft rarely do a thing wrong on games.

[@raymartruelan2522]

new Splinter Cell please! make Sam Fisher as director of fourth echelon, create your own SC agent, more unlockables, remove the useless money syste, more large multiplayer maps, long story mode, create your own challenge or multiplayer map, and most importantly the stealth feels from Chaos Theory.

[@JediMasterLego]

i second that. [and i haven't even PLAYED any of the Splinter Cell games (let alone the first 3. but i've gotten interested in playing them thanks to centerstrain01's videos on them. (but, i'm only going to get the "HD Trilogy" ones. since i don't have a computer powerful enough to play any computer games :-S ). and from what i've seen, the first 3 are the best ones. (but if you want the best STEALTH ones, then that award goes to "Splinter Cell" and "Pandora Tomorrow"))].

[@uncleham8984]

simply best splinter cell game tbh, now imagine conviction with same graphics and combat system, mechanics, and this much serious Sam, it would've been a blast

[@Dagger_323]

Nowhere near the best Splinter Cell, but it was indeed a solid title. Frankly, Sam in Conviction however was portrayed far better than in Blacklist so I absolutely disagree with you on that one...

[@Luciphear]

I don't really understand the thing with people using the aggressive guns blazing method if they don't like it, or why they don't use non-lethal if they prefer it over lethal stealth. Just because it's there doesn't mean you have to play by those rules. Play by your rules, it's a game. Make the best of it for what you think is fun, not for what simply works. I play it as a stealthy character only because I find it more fun, not because it's necessarily the most effective. Think for yourself.

[@AFUFreeman720]

1st was non-lethal, second was lethal.

[@JediMasterLego]

try [playing] "Splinter Cell" (the first game) or "Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow" (or at the very least seeing centerstrain01's walkthroughs and videos on the games (including "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory"). Starting from "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory", the "Splinter Cell" games started to be a little more "action" and a little [bit] less "stealth".

[@mintlou]

that Tri-rotor looks like a whole heap of messing about!

[@ivanpunch]

Moreover, the rain! The frame should be slippery. Sam would have broke down and died! What are you doing?

[@supervegito2277]

hey i take offense to the second one... tbh thats the one i LOVED about conviction, thats why ive played conviction so much... yeah i think i can definately say panther is built for me ghost-stealth panther-stealth/action assault-action.

[@Wolfau5]

My personality very much favours the panther playstyle, however, in the original games my decision of whether or not to spare lives was largely dependent on story factors. For instance, the Chinese soldiers were not really "my enemy", they were just between me and my objective, so incapcitating them made sense. If your opponents in this game are terrorists, and will not be captured afterwards (ie you're not the vanguard of an assault), then sparing them seems like a dumb idea.

[@Pingy146]

So keen for this game

[@cromagnon01]

Now it's a stealth action game AND and a cool ass shooter.

[@Drowningrobs]

*continuation* and simply be the agent you want to be, simple as that.

[@Drowningrobs]

I read through the list of comments both negative and positive. Honestly yes things have dramatically changed from Chaos Theory I will agree there, but would we rather have no change? Evolution is about change, some adapt to that change quicker than others, and some would rather flat oppose change. Now given the way blacklist seems to be, you are all seeing a person play it "Their" way, and you do not have to do it their way nor will anyone force you to, as will anyone tell you to buy it.