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Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain
PlayStation 2
Released On: May 4, 2004
65
7.8
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
65
34% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
51% Mixed
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
15% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
65
34% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
51% Mixed
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
15% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
A chunky online component will keep you coming back for more than just the 40 or so hours of solo game play.
Somewhat of a disappointment. The frustrating controls along with some other issues, the game is kept from being a true must-have title.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 User Ratings
7.8
58% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
33% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
8% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 User Ratings
7.8
58% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
33% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
8% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
What can be said about Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain? I **** love it. Its one of my favorite PlayStation 2 games of all time along with Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X, an Sonic Heroes. There are some games I like and some I don't like but Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain is one of the games I love to death. I need to see a reboot of the series.
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An insanely fun and quite exceptional shooter that got negative attention in droves without reason. One of the best TPS games I've played so far, and one of the best of the Syphon Filter series. It plays like a classic Syphon Filter, and that's what people sadly hated about it. While many shall not show the proper love this game deserves, I shall show my appreciation and stand up for one kickass game.
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While it's no masterpiece, Omega Strain is worth playing for online junkies who've grown tired of the endless hours of "SOCOM II." Those that lack a network adaptor should probably rent first.
One of those games that did not live up to the hype that its fan base put out for it.
The online mode makes up for some of the problems with Omega Strain, but if you don't have the PS2 adapter, or not a fan of the series, there is very little for you in the game.
This feels every bit a PSone game whose stretch outreaches its grasp in every aspect of its being.
Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain easily ranks among the worst titles I have ever played on the PlayStation 2, an astounding feat considering that the game came from Sony themselves.
Unfortunately for a franchise people will tend to expect a lot from the gameplay and this tittle is kind awkward inside the canon plot
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PlayStation 2
In Omega Strain you are some kind of Virus cop. You navigate the map, shoot, collect ammo, and find action stations that advance the plot to your next way-point. The music is awesome. The controls are fluid. The graphics are amazing with lots of particle and lighting effects. The gameplay is pretty straight forward, but very very exciting. The levels might be too long with too much back tracking. Its a disappointment to fail the final objective and play the level again. That might be enough to quit playing actually. The rest of the time you can regenerate to a checkpoint if you die. Your character is mostly a cardboard cut out, that you create, and the story is some kind of Die-hard movie. The production value is high and graphics are good with progressive scan. Super exciting but definitely missing something that could have made it more fun. Its definitely cinematic. I suppose it was meant to be played online and I guess that would have been fun. They should have made the levels shorter with less backtracking. They probably should have made it more cinematic with pauses in the level. It really is run and blast. If you are close enough you don't even have to aim. Pretty fun 3rd person shooter. Not the greatest game. Worth trying out.
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PlayStation 2
ok game that's good enough to give it a spin to be honest. maybe rental probably
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PlayStation 2
All PS2 Syphon Games Are Horrible, None Are Worth It More until they have a good graphic and animations too
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PlayStation 2
- I gave this game another chances as I hated it back in the day and I still hate it.
- The biggest issue with this game, is the constantly re-spawning enemies.
- The women on the radio is really annoying, seems to only be there to tell you to hurry up.
- When you die you are sent back to a checkpoint without the ammo used after the checkpoint.
- Checkpoints are like re-spawn points. Ammo doesn't reset and side missions remain failed after.
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PlayStation 2
Summary The Omega Strain, an intense action game, offers more of what sparked the franchise?s popularity with the addition of four-player cooperative peer-to-peer online play, an innovative character customization feature, all-new features and weapons, and larger, richly-detailed, intense international environments. Featuring a lethal arsenal of...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: May 4, 2004
Developer:
- Sony Bend
Publisher: SCEA
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