Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Is A Sad Reminder That Ubisoft Has No Idea What To Do With Sam Fisher

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Review

Ubisoft's iconic stealth-action franchise has made its streaming debut with Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.

Despite some fun moments and stellar animation, it doesn’t really live up to the Splinter Cell name.

A scene in Splinter Cell: Deathwatch shows Sam Fisher casually walking in front of a security camera, which is out of character for him.

The Sam Fisher I know would never do something so careless, even if it was intentional.

The Evolution of Sam Fisher

Over the years, Ubisoft has pulled the character in different directions, diluting his original persona.

Author's summary: Ubisoft's Splinter Cell series has lost its way with Sam Fisher.

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GameSpot GameSpot — 2025-10-14