aleeock157
Ninja Kitteh
MGS definitely... But, to be fair, I haven't really played much of the Splinter Cell series.
Well, I've only really played Metal Gear Solid, so I can't really debate in this topic. I think I might have picked up a demo of Splinter Cell once or twice, but it never really stuck on me. To be fair, though, I suppose I didn't give it much of a chance. So, I won't vote.
Metal Gear Solid is definitely a great series. Both #2 and 3 featured great graphics, as well as intuitive gameplay. Also, it's a game that you want to play over and over again. Even now, I can't resist the urge to go and play Snake Eater. When I was really young, I never ventured into the hard side of the difficulty spectrum, but I've discovered that playing on the hardest mode is really addictive. I'll probably never reach expert status and earn the greatest rank, though.
Metal Gear Solid is definitely a great series. Both #2 and 3 featured great graphics, as well as intuitive gameplay. Also, it's a game that you want to play over and over again. Even now, I can't resist the urge to go and play Snake Eater. When I was really young, I never ventured into the hard side of the difficulty spectrum, but I've discovered that playing on the hardest mode is really addictive. I'll probably never reach expert status and earn the greatest rank, though.
it's close but i have to go with splinter cell simply because of the gameplay. i love the feel of it even though it can be somewhat tricky and difficult to control at first. MGS does have a great storyline though. it really keeps you interested. but as shawcross said "Who can resist the sound of when Sam turns on his goggles"?
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Lurker
It would have pretty amazing sales, but still be beat out by some games, like Halo, GTA, and Brawl?Boom$ickle said:And you all know what that means, right?
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Boom$ickle
Lurker
I meant the possibility or a 360 verison
The million in a day meant that would lessen the chance of a 360 release.
MGS for shure! I really havent played the SC games. I like the plot in MGS alot , but im not shure. Ill go with MGS.
i love the splinter cell games especially DA. Yet i would love to see an MGS game on Xbox. Ive never played one and i think it looks awesome. The only thing i dont like is that all the characters have that anime look to them and i t bugs me. ive seen MGS 2 played one time and i thought it was sweet. and it seems with time they just got better sso im gonna stand neutral because i think both can be solid games. each having their own strengths and weaknesses.
MGS2 was released on xbox. Also MGS and MGS2 was released on PC as well and MGS can be run by most machines of today.
blacklemons
The Freeman
To me, the strength of the MGS series is the storyline, while the weakness is it's gameplay. With Splinter Cell, the storyline is the weakness, while it's gameplay outperforms any other stealth game. It's an inverse relationship, really.
See that's where the differences of opinion begin to falter. Saying Splinter Cell has the best gameplay for a stealth game doesn't go far but, it used to. While it was the best for uses of lighting and sound when it came out MGS took that and built upon it. MGS uses Camouflage, Sound, and the likes now. The gameplay for MGS has also be revamped with every release of the game. MGS has become the game for both gameplay for the stealth genre and the story experience that games should ascertain. Personally I love both series (except Splinter Cell: Double Agent) and if we were comparing the first games of each series then Splinter Cell would have the gameplay and MGS would have the story (and characters) but, we are comparing the whole series. I'm not trying to start an argument I was just stating some key facts for both series.
blacklemons
The Freeman
Fr0dus Maximus said:
Um... Splinter Cell uses sound more in depth than any other game out there.
And MGS also uses sound in the same sense. Except you don't have the sound level meter on the hud.
Well it does use the sound on MGS alot but the main thing with MGS vs. SC is that the AI of your enemies is a lot better. SC is kind of easy to predict your enemies actions and you usually only have 1 way to get through a mission where as MGS you usually have a couple ways to get through every where. Also you have more player decided actions in MGS that effect the story line where as in SC you don't.Fr0dus Maximus said:
blacklemons
The Freeman
Shawcross said:
I'm not trying to cause trouble or anything, but you honestly couldn't be more wrong. Splinter Cell prides itself on having multiple ways to do things, and how it lets you be creative in eliminating the AI. In MGS, you can run in and shoot a rocket, and they will forget you were ever there if you hide under a truck.
Hines have you played MGS4? You would be thinking differently. I agree with the Splinter Cell comment you made but, all you need to do is hide in the shadow crouched right in front of the AI without even taking cover and they don't seem to see you at all. Hopefully Conviction fixes that...
blacklemons
The Freeman
Fr0dus Maximus said:
Until they come at you with a flashlight!
And Conviction isn't a stealth game.
Well I own and have beaten every single SC game and MGS is just a better overall series and even if Conviction is a very good game it won't out sell MGS4 by a long shot which that alone will show which series is the best. Sells do act as part of that you know. I know that you can go through SC in multiple routes but they are still the same path usually just you can choose to interact with something in the environment to get around a obstacle where as MGS has just so many different ways to do something or to use something. I do like the tactical assault rifle on SC though with all the gadgets on it. I think it is best to look at MGS and SC like this, SC focuses on sound where as MGS focuses on the AI's vision ability.Hinesmdc said:
I am going to be in line to pick up Conviction though for sure man. Going to be a great game.
blacklemons
The Freeman
Shawcross said:
Since you think that sales determine whether a game is good or not, I'm done talking to you.