
湯姆克蘭西 之 縱橫諜海 - Traditional Chinese spelling 汤姆克兰西 之 细胞分裂 - Simplified Chinese spelling The PS2 release also has an exclusive 5min pre-rendered intro cinematic with full orchestrated score, showing how the two agents you are sent to look for at the beginning of the game were captured. The PS2 and GameCube versions include additional binocular items, and the latter also has an extra sticky bomb weapon. The PS2 version has an exclusive level, and the GameCube version can be connected with a Game Boy Advance through a link cable to view an overhead map. The Xbox and PC versions include three additional downloadable missions ( Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Mission-Pack). Each version also contains some exclusive features. The latter have slight changes in levels generally to make it a little easier. The Xbox version is the original one, with a closely adapted version for the PC, and separate ports for PS2 and GameCube. Other weapons are ring airfoil projectiles, gas grenades and sticky shockers. Fisher has access to a light meter to check how visible he is, and night vision as well as thermal goggles to see in the dark and view warmer temperatures in colour. Players are encouraged to avoid danger by sneaking through shadows and hiding behind objects. Ammo is limited and additional bullets are scarce. There is an FN F2000 assault rifle that can be fitted with a silencer and other modifications, and there is a suppressed FN Five-Seven pistol.

As the focus is on stealth, the amount of weapons is rather small. Other features include the ability to peak through a door before going through or use an optic cable camera (a "snake" camera) to peer through the underside, to check what is ahead. They can also be interrogated or be used as human shields. Therefore enemies can be taken hostage by holding a gun to their head. Some enemies are needed to activate a door or passcode. Fisher can for instance jump down from the ceiling and knock an opponent unconscious. Opponents can be stunned, killed, or subdued. He can use weapons, but the noise might alert guards and that generally makes it more difficult to complete missions. There are different approaches to taking out enemies.

He can walk, run, crouch, jump, rappel, shimmy, cross horizontal wires, zip using a zip cord, and do a split jump.

To get around and reach his objectives, Fisher has a variety of moves at his disposal. His missions are so discreet, that if he is captured the government will deny any such existence of that organization. The organization deals with very sensitive missions, often taken on by a Third Echelon splinter cell division Fisher is part of. The player takes on the role of Sam Fisher, an operative for the secret organization NSA Black Operation, part of the U.S. Splinter Cell is a third-person action game with a focus on stealth, similar to the Metal Gear Solid series.
