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GoldenEye's split screen ruined stealth

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In local split-screen deathmatches, the sheer absolute lack of privacy meant everyone constantly stared at their opponents' quadrant. This entirely eradicated the concept of stealth, forcing every shootout to become a highly chaotic sprint of preemptive rocket launches.

GoldenEye's split screen ruined stealth
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