Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction Demo

I tried writing this out 4 times so far... so I'm gonna try doing this differently by just listing what I liked (not much) and what I hated.

What I Liked

Execute: The execute function is basically an automatic head shot. To be able to start and execute you have to take down a guy with hand-to-hand combat, then you can mark some enemies (the number of enemies depend on the gun). The execute function is just plain fun to use. It's nice being able to clear a room in a matter of seconds without alerting anyone.

Sticky Cam: The sticky cam makes a comeback in this game and there is nothing more fun than throwing it near an enemy and blowing it up.

What I Hated

The Interrogation Scene: The demo starts out the same way as the one they showed at E3 last year. Sam Fisher needs to beat up a guy to get information from him. The problem with this scene is that it's irrelevant to the demo other than the name of some guy. The cut scene that comes afterward does a better introduction on what's going on and I don't understand why they wouldn't just start the demo there.

Not Replay Friendly: My main reason I play demos is to use it to help with the waiting for a game. But this demo makes me think before I pick it up, "Do I really want to go threw all that bullshit?" The interrogation can't be skipped and it gets boring after you realize that there are only those things you can smash the guy's face in. The cut scene can't be skipped, the tutorial is always forced on you, and then there's no one to sneak passed until I finally get into the warehouse where the things really start.

Short Demo Is Short: So once you get to the part where I feel the Demo starts there is about 5 minutes left of the demo give or take a minute depending on whether you are found or not.

Bottom Line

It really bothers me that this is the demo I have to use as a way to wait for Conviction. I tend to play a demo until a game comes out, but I won't be doing that with this. I have to go through too many things that were cool/okay the first time I played it, but they are just bullshit to get to the better part of the demo. Even when I get there, the demo ends way to soon. I think they could have had a better level to use for the demo, and they would have been better off putting this demo out at a later date, like early April. I really hope there will be a multi player demo for this game like they did with Double Agent because April 13th is to far away to wait for this game.

My Top 5 Games I Can't Wait For

5. Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver (DS)

Ah Pokemon... this series has been a small addiction of mine (and many others). Gold/Silver was one of my favorite Pokemon games, and now I can own it with better graphics, sound, new breeding techniques, and my Pokemon can follow me around (OK, that last one doesn't really matter but it's still cool). And thanks to my shitty memory, I don't remember most of the plot to the game, so it will feel somewhat new.

http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/

4. The Grinder (Wii, PS3, X360)

Left 4 Dead with werewolves, vampires, and a slasher flick monster. How can this not be fun? The recent trailer for the game pretty much sold me the game and I'm really excited to see more of it as we get closer to its release.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grinder

3. Fallout New Vegas (PC, PS3, X360)

I loved Fallout 3. It took me a while to get into it, but I've spent more time devoted to that game than I did to my porn collection at the time. A new location and a new story with some tweaked mechanics. I'm up to pay 80 bucks for it.

http://fallout.bethsoft.com/

2. Alpha Protocol (PC, PS3, X360)

The Tag line for this game is "Your weapon is choice", and this is what has me excited to get this game. The choices in this game can be what guns you bring into battle (if any) to should I piss this guy off. The game seems to me like a load of fun with enough stuff in it to be replayable.

http://www.alphaprotocol.com/us/index.php

1. Naughty Bear (PS3, X360)

I've found out about this game not to long ago and it seems just right for me. You play as a mistreated teddy bear who lives on an island with a bunch of other teddy bears. The other bears push you to far and you decided to get even... by killing them. Each mission you have to kill a certain bear and get a certain amount of naughty points. You can easily go around with a knife or gun and just go on a killing spree, but the more creative you are the more points you get. Break the power box to a house, wait for the owner to check on it, then throw the bear into all the exposed wires from the power box and watch the points grow. Having these options can make every level be played very differently. And with the online leader boards you can compete for the number one spot or just be better then your friends. This game just seems to me like a lot of dark fun that will fill my lust for fluff.

http://www.naughtybearthegame.com/

Sports What If???

I was discussing with my friend, Ryan, what we think Lebron wants to do once he becomes a free agent after this season. We both think that Miami would be a great place for him to go. Wade says that they are friends, they talk on the phone occasionally, and whenever a Heat/Cavaliers game comes up, everyone knows it is an "anything you can do, I can do better" competition!

Lebron has decided to change his number after this season from 23 to 6. He says it is because he wants to show respect for MJ, and 6 is the number he wore while he played in high school. My friend thinks that Lebron also wants to change his number to 6 because he cannot wear 23 in Miami. It is retired out of respect for MJ. If this is true, then it would make sense for Lebron not to say that when it comes to the number change. He doesn't want to talk to the media about his decision for next season.

So just imagine for a second, whether you are a fan of either team or not, how would this move be?...FREAKIN' AMAZING! They play on the same all-star team every year. They won Olympic gold together. Why not win championships in the NBA on the same team every year? I feel like playing on all these different teams can mean that they have enough chemistry together that it wouldn't take long at all for the duo of Wade+Lebron to take off. Right now, the Heat are very inconsistent. Even so, the combination of these two all-stars would make the work for the rest of the players easier. Plus, when they go on a streak of great games, like they are on right now, they would be virtually unbeatable!

For Lebron, this is nothing other than a win win situation. He gets to live in the great city of Miami, play in Miami, and play with D-Wade. What else does an NBA player need?...

Five Games I'm Excited To See

5: Naughty Bear (PS3 and 360)

Teddy bears? When my friend told me about this game, I had never heard of it before and I just denied it any opinion or attention right away. I'm not sure how much I will like going around and scaring or killing stuffed animals, but I am willing to give it a chance. I want to see how the actual game is before I pass final judgement on it.


4: Infamous 2 (PS3)

I loved the first one and so did everyone else I know that played the game. The ending really surprised me when you find out who Kessler really is. When I had beaten the game, i wondered if there could be another one and what that would be like. Well, now we will find out soon enough! When it gets closer to being finished and having a launch date, I know I'm going to be real hyped!


3: Killzone 3 (PS3)

Killzone 2 was great! It looked amazing and the game play, along with the story was good. Yes, I am actually one of the people who played the campaign in its entirety. The first Killzone was good as well. I didn't beat it, but I liked it the whole time I played it. I think we can all agree that Killzone 2 was better in every way. I expect just about the same going from Killzone 2 to Killzone 3. I don't know about anyone else, but after beating Killzone 2, I felt like there had to be a sequel and I am quite excited that there will be one for sure.


2: Uncharted 3 (PS3)

I wish I had bought it sooner! :( I loved just about every part of this game. I thought Drake's Fortune was awesome, but Among Thieves tops that in every aspect. That's how i felt. It starts off with ridiculous-ness right from the beginning and continues to have crazy moments throughout the game. I expect the same , plus MORE from Uncharted 3!

1: God Of War III (PS3)

HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! All I have been hearing is how amazing this game is. I wish it would hurry up and come out already. For anyone who has played GOW I & II, you know this game is going to be mind-blowing! For anyone who hasn't played them, I'm sorry. I enjoyed GOW I and GOW II definitely topped it(GOW I) in every way. I know I can't wait to see how this game is for myself and give it my own review!