Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Video Game Series

Contrary to the suggestion in the title of the series, the plot of the games in the Splinter Cell series isn’t an adaptation of Tom Clancy's books, although the work of the American writer can be considered one of the sources of inspiration for the screenwriters. The action usually takes place in the near future, and the main theme is the actions of the fictional American national security agency Third Echelon against threats to world order. The player takes on the role of agent Sam Fisher, specializing in covert operations involving penetrating enemy bases, stealing valuable information, and quietly eliminating inconvenient targets.

The Splinter Cell series is considered the next step in the evolution of stealth games. To the elements of gameplay well known to fans of the genre, such as stealth and distraction of enemies, developers from Ubisoft added many innovative elements related to, among other things, cover and the possibility of using spy gadgets (such as the characteristic goggles with night vision). Compared to the competition, the series also stands out for its attractive visuals, thanks to the powerful Unreal Engine (from version 2.0 up).

The popularity of the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series hasn’t gone unchallenged in mass culture. The brand has lived to see, among other things, a series of novels signed by the pseudonym David Michaels. There are also plans for a film adaptation starring Tom Hardy as agent Sam Fisher.