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Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Action

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesTom Clancy's Splinter Cell
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is an action-adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Ubisoft. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It is part of the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series. The series also appears on other systems with Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (GBA). Ubisoft also made C.O.P. The Recruit, Tom Clancy's EndWar and Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 for the DS.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory cheats & codes

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory walkthroughs & guides

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory FAQ

Who made Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory?

It was developed by Ubisoft.

Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory multiplayer?

Yes. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 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.

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