Sam Fisher is a master of stealth, but which of his games is a masterpiece?

Played by Michael Ironside, Fisher’s gravelly voice and snarky personality made him an instant icon.

Not all Splinter Cell games have stood the test of time.

Splinter Cell Essentials

These are the Splinter Cell games ranked from worst to best.

The one change that is evident, however, is to the voice acting.

So, why is Blacklist still so high on this list?

Splinter Cell: Double Agent

Because it’s incredibly well-designed.

It also features multiple cooperative missions and Spies vs. Mercs, all tied together in an in-universe map menu.

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Third time’s the charm?

Splinter Cell

In the case of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, it absolutely was.

As with Pandora Tomorrow, Chaos Theory includes the asymmetrical Spies vs. Mercs mode.

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