Bonus 1: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Co-op
Retro Spectives2 Mai 2022

Bonus 1: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Co-op

For all of our complaints, we did enjoy Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. While it failed to maximise its different elements into a creative challenge, its core gameplay is just as good as it was in the first title. So when we remembered that an entire coherent Co-op campaign was released alongside the main game, it seemed like an excellent opportunity for us to suit up and demonstrate our brilliant stealth chops to one another. We were hoping we would breeze through it in a few hours, particularly after we had complained so profusely about how easy the original game was.

Things didn’t go quite as we expected.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and get comfy as we laugh and curse our way through the trials and tribulations of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Co-op.

On this episode, we discuss:

  • The Co-op mode introduces a suite of special ‘partner’ moves that can only be executed in tandem. Did these change our strategic approach to stealthing, or were they just elaborate keys?
  • How well does the level design facilitate a second player? Were there substantial changes to the single player level design to reflect the additional set of goggles, lockpicks and guns?
  • What shenanigans can you get up to in Co-op to make your teammate mad? Does a level of jankiness and confusion enhance the Co-op experience?

We answer these questions and many more on this special bonus episode of Retro Spectives!

Intro Music: KieLoBot - Tanzen K

Outro Music: Rockit Maxx - One point to another

Rakuzo’s guide on reddit to get Chaos Theory Co-op working

Pat’s article on Halo 2 Co-op

What was your experience like playing the Co-op of this game? Did you find the end of mission 4 as frustrating as we did? What other Co-op games should we play? Come let us know what you think on our community discord server!

Episoder(141)

Episode 107: Luigi's Mansion

Episode 107: Luigi's Mansion

Luigi’s Mansion was the cornerstone of the Nintendo Gamecube’s launch in 2001.  It sold more copies than any other launch title, received positive critical acclaim, and occupied prime place in every p...

26 Jun 202353min

Episode 106: Unreal

Episode 106: Unreal

Unreal was the Crysis of its time.  It pushed PCs to their absolute limits, with its advanced shader effects and enormous levels.  It featured AI that was far beyond the stilted and simplistic enemies...

5 Jun 20231h 8min

Episode 105: Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers

Episode 105: Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers

When Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers first released in 1993, it was not a crack commercial hit.  It did however instantly earn itself widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its dark ...

18 Mai 20231h 15min

Episode 104: Arx Fatalis

Episode 104: Arx Fatalis

Arkane Studios was founded with a dream: to create a sequel to the highly revered grandfather of immersive sims Ultima Underworld.  Unfortunately for them, they couldn’t quite secure the rights to the...

26 Apr 20231h 29min

Episode 103: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Episode 103: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzles are like crack cocaine for their very special audience.  Whether it be a crossword, a logic problem, or even a riddle, unravelling them shoots a heavy dose of endorphins directly to the brain....

3 Apr 202359min

Episode 102: Homeworld

Episode 102: Homeworld

Relic Entertainment has a long history of innovating in the RTS space.  Both Company of Heroes and Dawn of War are much beloved and respected titles that could hold their heads high even when compared...

16 Mar 20231h 28min

Episode 101: Fable

Episode 101: Fable

Before Todd Howard’s promises about the climbability of mountains was Peter Molyneux and Fable, a game which promised a level of interactivity never seen before in an RPG.  Have children (that could c...

20 Feb 20231h 26min

Episode 100: Pathologic 2

Episode 100: Pathologic 2

The original Pathologic has long been regarded as a cult classic.  Obtuse, frustrating, boring and unfriendly, it nonetheless captured people’s imaginations with its densely woven storytelling and mys...

30 Jan 20232h 24min

Populært innen Fritid

rss-spartsklubben
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
interiorradet
mil-etter-mil-en-podcast-om-bil
livet-pa-veien-med-jan-erik-larssen
nerdelandslaget
jegerpodden
rss-gatebilpodden
jakt-og-fiskepodden
0-100-med-broom-mats-og-remi
rss-avskiltet
rss-jegerpodden
klokkepodden
level-backup
hagespiren-podcast
villmarksliv
rss-jeg-fikser-vin
fjellsportpodden
rss-var-forste-kaffe
rss-scooch-pod