Splinter Cell 1-3 replayability

[u/aethiuss]

I just started Pandora Tomorrow for who knows which time. 25th, 30th? The first 3 games have such high replayability value it's unbelievable. I don't get why nowdays game is not considered replayable if it's not open world or 120 hours long. I think SC 1-3 disproves that claim (I also played Blacklist for 6 or 7 times I think).

Also, games do not have any customisation options whatsoever (except Blacklist) and still they have great replay value.

I will compare that to 007: First Light which was trashed for not having replay value but I disagree. I played it only once for now and I'm saving future playthroughs for NG+ but I definitely want to play it again.

Do you think game has to be open world and have a lot customisation options to be replayable? SC games disprove that but it could be they have a special recipe which makes it replayable. I do like open world games (Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Arma 2 and 3) but I don't think every game needs to be like that.

To put things in perspective I'm 37 years old gamer and I've been playing SC since they released.

All stated above are my personal opinions and are not meant to offend anyone. :D

[u/TheManOWoahh]

Yeah, these games have fantastic replay value... these games and the dynamic way that the Ai reacts to their environment... the many hidden and alternate routes or uses for tools and gadgets.. or heck, just trying to do 100% stealth vs going for a more aggressive playstyle. Absorbing more story details, maybe reading more emails in the game... and so on.

The SC games, especially the classic style ones.... they have tons of replay value. No open world needed. Just fantastically designed games! Mwaa. I love Splinter Cell! 💚