These operatives are deployed when traditional intelligence gathering fails, authorized to operate "outside the law" with the understanding that the U.S. government will disavow them if they are caught. Iconic Gameplay Elements
Like a sliver of glass, a Splinter Cell is intended to be small, sharp, and nearly invisible . Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Sam's iconic three-lens headset allows for night vision , thermal imaging , and eventually electromagnetic vision . Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
The series is most famous for its technical innovation and atmospheric tension: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell