Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist is a stealth-action game for the Xbox 360 where players take on the role of Sam Fisher, a highly skilled agent of the Fourth Echelon unit. Tasked with stopping a terrorist group called 'The Engineers' from executing a series of escalating attacks on U.S. interests, players use gadgets, combat, and stealth to infiltrate enemy positions. The game features single-player campaigns, co-op missions, and competitive multiplayer modes, offering various ways to engage in the espionage-themed gameplay.