Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

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  • Summary: Your most powerful weapon is your mind in Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, an action/adventure game that utilizes extensive Psi (mind) powers combined with traditional weapons combat, providing gamers with unique gameplay attributes that clearly differentiate it from any other title in theYour most powerful weapon is your mind in Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, an action/adventure game that utilizes extensive Psi (mind) powers combined with traditional weapons combat, providing gamers with unique gameplay attributes that clearly differentiate it from any other title in the action/adventure genre. In order to combat a Psi terrorist movement set to overthrow world order, you, as an elite American Psi-operative soldier, must fight using Telekinesis, Mind Control, Pyrokinesis, Mind Drain, Aura View and Remote Viewing to win a very serious "mind game" against an army of brainwashed terrorist super soldiers and powerful Psi agents. [Midway]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Gamezilla!
    92
    Once you start you won’t be able to put down the controller until you’ve beaten it.
  2. Game Informer
    90
    Unlike any title you've seen before, and will likely leave you breathless and craving more when the credits roll. [July 2004, p.110]
  3. Frictionless Insight
    90
    Psi-Ops can be a gruesome toy at times (and one that earned its M-rating), but it is delightful, and much more open-ended than its linear plot might suggest. With your many powers, and an environment full of objects that can be manipulated with Scryer's mind, there is so much to do in Psi-Ops that it's hard to put down.
  4. GameSpot
    84
    For the most part, the game is your average military-themed third-person action adventure, complete with locked doors, navigation puzzles, and pattern-based boss battles against a variety of colorful foes. But Psi-Ops sets itself apart incredibly well with its series of well-implemented psychic abilities.
  5. G4 TV
    80
    Even with a scant few missteps, Psi-Ops is quite a ride. From the slick controls, to the surprisingly intelligent enemies, you’ll be compelled to play through to the end.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    Our favourite move isn't actually documented in the game's manual but if you do a little net search you'll find a way to force your foes to turn their rifles on themselves.
  7. Yahoo!
    70
    You'll need a high level of tolerance for boneheaded design choices, but there's plenty of fun to be had. Psi-Ops has all the right ideas, but it trips itself up in the execution.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    May 30, 2004
    10
    SWEET SWEET SWEEET I have a demo man and it is awesome the training room rules man it also had two other levels and they rule too the SWEET SWEET SWEEET I have a demo man and it is awesome the training room rules man it also had two other levels and they rule too the controls seem nice and natural they are responsive too and it is fun I mean you have PYSCHIC POWERS MAN! Telekineisis the ablitiy to lift objects the power of pyrokineisis the power to throw fire mind control ya know and others!… Collapse
  2. mijxero
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    This is one of my top 10 games of all times. I can't say enough good things about this game. It has an almost cheezy RE1 feel to theThis is one of my top 10 games of all times. I can't say enough good things about this game. It has an almost cheezy RE1 feel to the characters and acting, but the story is still basic and easy to follow. The action is fun combining psychic powers and gunplay. This is a game that makes me sad everyone is abandoning backwards compatibility.… Expand
  4. DiggerP.
    Jun 15, 2004
    10
    Realistic physics + Jedi-like powers + exploding heads = a total blast.
  5. TheCheat
    Jun 29, 2004
    10
    The second best game of the year for me. The graphics are ok but nothing special, the plot and acting are much the same but who care's The second best game of the year for me. The graphics are ok but nothing special, the plot and acting are much the same but who care's as it's FUN to play! I've had more fun playing this for 5 minutes than playing though a whole Splinter Cell game (and don't get me started on driv3r! Grrr...).… Expand
  6. IanB.
    Jul 8, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome. The control is really superb - especially when you consider the multitude of unusual powers you have. The plot is just This game is awesome. The control is really superb - especially when you consider the multitude of unusual powers you have. The plot is just enough to keep things interesting, the control is perfect, and the whole experience is very well done.… Expand
  7. ApocalyseBrown
    Jul 24, 2005
    9
    Honestly one of the best games of the year! Its everything you want in a game its fun, exciting, funnyish cut-scenes and simply Honestly one of the best games of the year! Its everything you want in a game its fun, exciting, funnyish cut-scenes and simply 'mind' blowing! Get it? Anyway the physics are brillant, controls easy to master and the gimmick of throwing bodies against enemies or burning guards to a crisp is such a rush. Ok its not perfect its very short, around ten hours but i plead with you fellow gamers BUY THIS CLASSIC! Even the soundtrack rocks, fantastic! Way better than the boring god of 'bore'!… Expand
  8. PeteM.
    Jul 11, 2004
    8
    Overall the game is really fun but the boss battles are pretty hay.

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Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#77 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#55 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004