Don't forget to start using the sonar goggles after unlocking them in the Third Echelon HQ mission, because they'll be very helpful in avoiding or surprising enemy troops. Triggering the EMP blast allows you to go through a hostile area without having to kill anyone.
Portable EMP devices are also very useful and they're much more efficient than standard EMP grenades. I would recommend using frag grenades and remote mines during the battles which can't be won nor avoided using silent methods. A silenced assault rifle also may come in handy in some of the missions.Īs for the additional gadgets, you'll be gaining access to new ones throughout the course of the game. I would recommend always having a silenced pistol which enables to kill as many opponents using Mark and Execute system as possible (preferably four). You can find out more about how this mechanism works from the Challenges chapter. This can only be achieved by spending points which are earned for completing certain challenges.
Supply crates can also be used to purchase and upgrade new weapons and additional equipment. Don't forget to manage your supplies (especially in later missions) so that you won't run out of ammunition or explosives before an important battle.
I would strongly recommend interacting with them each time you've located a new crate, because you'll be allowed to resupply for free and you'll be allowed to use them countless times. For example, if Fisher is being chased by a large group of opponents and reaches a checkpoint you can reload the game and all the hostiles will be gone (the game will assume that you've taken care of them).Įquipment crates are an important aspect of the game and most of them can be found near checkpoints. An important thing to know about the checkpoints is that positions of your enemies are not memorized by the game. Nevertheless you shouldn't worry too much about losing a lot of your progress if you die. They are more scattered in some of the final missions and this will force you to secure several areas filled with enemy units before reaching the next savepoint. Most of the early missions in the game are much easier, so you'll have plenty of time to familiarize yourself with the controls and Fisher's moves.Ĭheckpoints are areas where your game is being saved automatically and there's a lot of them in the early missions of the game. Don't forget that you shouldn't change the difficulty setting during the game, especially if you're going after certain achievements.
You'll also have to remain hidden in a few missions, but those sections are fairly easy once you understand all the gameplay basics.
The most important thing you're going to have to worry about are your opponents, especially since you won't be allowed to skip some fights. I would strongly recommend choosing the highest Realistic difficulty setting, even if it's your first time playing a game from the Splinter Cell series.