Tom Clancy--39-s Splinter Cell Blacklist

The most controversial aspect of Blacklist was the voice casting. After nearly a decade, legendary actor (the gruff, cynical, darkly humorous Sam Fisher) was replaced by Eric Johnson . Ubisoft wanted a more agile, physically believable motion-capture performance, believing Ironside’s age would conflict with Sam’s newfound acrobatics.

The level design in Blacklist supports this versatility. Levels are large, non-linear sandboxes. Take the mission "Lighthouse"—you can swim around the back, climb the cliff, disable the generator, or walk right through the front gate dressed in a heavy suit of armor. "Private Estate," a mission set in a Mansion-level reminiscent of Hitman , offers secret passages, wine cellars, and rooftops. Tom Clancy--39-s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Blacklist builds upon the Conviction gameplay, which introduced a more action-oriented approach to the series. However, this time around, Ubisoft Montreal aimed to strike a balance between stealth and action, providing players with a range of options to tackle each mission. The most controversial aspect of Blacklist was the