Infiltration Ops: Splinter Cell Themes

Описание: The Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series, alongside its atmospheric soundtracks, remains one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history. Much of its lasting appeal can be credited to Michael Ironside's masterful portrayal of Sam Fisher. He remains the ultimate example of a character and performer so intertwined that it's impossible to separate the game from the man - they are one.

When asked how it felt to be back in Ghost Recon Wildlands, he replied: ''I never left. I'm Sam Fisher.''

The soundtracks, crafted by legendary artists like Amon Tobin and Michael McCann, each brought something unique to the Splinter Cell series. Together, the soundtracks and Ironside’s iconic performance created a mystique around Splinter Cell that persists even today.

Despite the last mainline entry, Blacklist, releasing over a decade ago, Splinter Cell is still often hailed as the pinnacle of the stealth genre. Alongside groundbreaking series like Deus Ex, Metal Gear Solid and Dishonored, Splinter Cell defined what stealth gaming could achieve - merging intricate level design, engaging narratives, and strategic gameplay.

However, as the gaming industry has shifted toward live-service games, battle royales, and other genres focused on recurring monetization, franchises like Splinter Cell have been deprioritized. Games without a clear profit mechanism are often shelved, leaving series like Splinter Cell alive only in the memories of their fans and creators.

Michael Ironside’s absence in Blacklist marked a notable shift for the series and the absence of Ironside’s gravitas was deeply felt by fans and arguably contributed to the game’s underwhelming reception. Unfortunately, the upcoming Netflix series also excludes Ironside, highlighting the disconnect between corporate decisions and the desires of loyal fans.

Some, however, refuse to let these games fade into obscurity. Dedicated communities and fan sites have ensured that these classics remain playable on modern systems, offering unofficial patches, mods, and updated versions. These enthusiasts not only keep the games alive but also preserve their history for future players to discover.

The enduring love and admiration for Splinter Cell, Deus Ex, and Dishonored proves there is still a demand for intelligent, immersive single-player experiences. Their legacies are a testament to the talent of the developers, composers, and voice actors who poured their hearts into these masterpieces.
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This is a fairly short compilation of in total 16 Splinter Cell Soundtrack albums featuring official and Gamerip versions.

Chaos Theory is perhaps the most well-known soundtrack in the Splinter Cell series, though only a few official versions of Chaos Theory are included in this mix. The Gamerip album of Chaos Theory features more complete, 15+ minute-long versions of these iconic tracks, which I felt were best left separate for a different mix. There's also a dedicated remix album that offers new takes on these classics.

My personal favorites come from Double Agent, and only recently did I learn that they were composed by none other than Michael McCann - who also created the iconic music for Deus Ex: Human Revolution & Mankind Divided.

Gamerip tracks are often, though not always, short and poorly cut making fluid transitions difficult. I refined the audio twice, boosting the softer sections of each track to create a mix that’s different from any other.

Double Agent
00:00 - New York Infiltration Part I
04:16 - New York Infiltration Part II
08:00 - JBA HQ 4
11:19 - Jail Infiltration Long Version
18:00 - Shanghai Infiltration (360)
22:40 - Okhotsk Infiltration Theme

Chaos Theory
28:17 - Theme from Battery

Pandora Tomorrow
32:41 - Main Menu
35:06 - Jerusalem Standard Track I
36:34 - Jerusalem Standard Track II
38:03 - LAX Standard Track 3
39:31 - LAX Standard Track 4

Splinter Cell
41:01 - Burma Exploration 4

Chaos Theory
43:30 - Hokkaido
46:28 - The Lighthouse (Short)

Double Agent
48:45 - Kinshasa Infiltration (Short)
51:35 - Kinshasa Interior Infiltration
55:32 - JBA HQ 3
59:17 - Main Menu (Full)