Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Platinum Hits for the Microsoft Xbox is a stealth-action game where players assume the role of Sam Fisher, an elite agent in a top-secret branch of the NSA called Third Echelon. Tasked with national security missions, players use combat skills, high-tech gadgets, and stealth maneuvers to infiltrate enemy lines and prevent global catastrophes. With its emphasis on shadows and quiet takedowns, the game redefined the stealth genre with realistic graphics and intricate level design.