Game Boy Advance · Action / Action-Adventure
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Splinter Cell |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is an action game developed by Ubisoft. It blends action and action-adventure elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Splinter Cell series. Ubisoft also made Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, TMNT and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Open All Missions | 83007700
BFFF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo | 8300770A
0999 |
| No Alarms Tripped | 3300766C
0000 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000BD0F
000A
1007C7E8
0007 |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell walkthroughs & guides
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell FAQ
When did Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell come out on the GBA?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell?
It was developed by Ubisoft.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell multiplayer?
No. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is a single-player game.
How long does Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell take to play?
As an action game, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.