8 Things We Dearly Miss About The Original Splinter Cell Trilogy

He's the instantly recognisable, goggle toting, super spy, who's every bit as witty as he is deadly. Sam Fisher.

Actor Michael Ironside was responsible not only for Sam's gruff trademark vocals, but also the humanisation of this character. In the early days the actor had insisted on meeting with Ubisoft to discuss Sam and his backstory.

Afterward he became a complex, most importantly relatable character, and he stood out to those who played the games on release. He still stands as one of the most grounded and well defined male leads in videogame history.

Ironside's work throughout the whole franchise was nothing short of perfect; his voice is now instantly recognizable to thousands. He is Sam Fisher.

However, no small amount of credit is due to the other writers who instilled personality into the spy. He's funny to listen to, cynical about his job and can trade gallows humour with the best of them.

This is by far and away Ubisoft's greatest ever character and he's one that left a mark on stealth action, so long lasting that he rivals anyone in a Hideo Kojima game.

All in all, he is what is to be missed most about this outstanding trilogy; hopefully, he comes out of retirement (Michael Ironside in tow) and gets a proper send off soon.