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

The Sam Fisher I used to admire is gone. While he was a strong character in the early 2000s, Ubisoft has changed him so much over the years that he’s lost his original appeal. They’ve repeatedly altered his story – killing then resurrecting his daughter, sending him to prison, and turning him into a fugitive. The series was even rebooted in 2013, and in the process, Fisher lost his signature wit and personality. More recently, they’ve included him in games like Rainbow Six: Siege and Ghost Recon, even bringing back Michael Ironside to voice him. It’s obvious Ubisoft still remembers Sam Fisher, but they seem unsure how to use him effectively.

