If you downloaded this .rar file from a third-party or "abandonware" site, it is critical to scan it before running any .exe files:
The original Splinter Cell has "broken" lighting and resolution issues on modern hardware. To fix this, you should apply the or individual fixes: Tom_Clancy_s_Splinter_Cell.rar
How to install: Copy the files from the fix into the game's System folder. If you downloaded this
Note that "cracked" games often trigger false positives in antivirus software, but exercise extreme caution. Tom_Clancy_s_Splinter_Cell.rar
Modern graphics cards often fail to render the game's iconic "buffer shadows" (the shadows Sam hides in).