Silent Assassin took all the ingenuity of the PC original, and handed it over to us lowly console owners. We're grateful
The control scheme offers the tried and true strafe multidirectional movement that, at the time, was still on the fringe, but now is nearly the standard. it was an FPS approach to what could have easily been a mediocre 3rd person action title. When you play, you'll know what i mean. also on that note the ability to freely switch between 3rd and 1st person view not only grants the gameplay versatility, but is utilitarian, and strategic as well. Your aim is tighter in 1st, but 3rd offers a better view of the environment in which you exist. With the interface being so easily accessible, the gameplay result comes together seemlessly. This is definitely worth picking up if you can find it. Plus- it's half the price, of it's slightly overrated cousin (Hitman: Contracts).
Have at it, and enjoy!