Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent (Xbox 360, 2006)

Just like Sam Fisher, Splinter Cell Double Agent is the best in its class. You will not find a better stealth action game on the market right now. That being said, there is still much to be desired in Double Agent. First off, Ubisoft stuck with the tried and true controls and overall gameplay of Chaos Theory, so if you've played the previous Splinter Cell title, you will have no problem jumping right into this game. I was a little dissapointed by the lack of new moves or gadgets for Sam, but the stupendous graphics on HD make up for it. You can actually see the sweat dripping off Sam's neck during the game. Besides nice visuals, this game has a very good storyline. The in between mission scenarios where you must balance your duties as a terrorist against the NSA objectives add a great twist that will keep you on your toes. However, I must say I had an overall lackluster feeling about the game when I finished it in a mere 12 hours and all I got was a less than satisfactory ending. It felt like the producers just wanted to wrap up the game and said "screw this" to the character relationships and development.

Multiplayer is where the game really shines. If you have Live, and you like sweating uncontrollably from your armpits as you nervously creep around to a deathly silence, then this is the game for you.

In a nutshell: Singleplayer is worth a rental just to see the amazing visuals, but don't expect much replay value. If you have Live, this game will keep your heartrate dancing.