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Syphon Filter

Universal acclaim
Based on 19 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: 989 Studios
Developer: Eidetic
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: February 17, 1999
Summary
Syphon Filter starts with a terrorist attack on Washington DC. You, as special agent Gabe Logan, are sent to disarm viral bombs in the subway and eliminate the terrorist chief Rohemer. [Girdeux]
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What The Critics Said
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GamePro
An action-packed espionage thriller, Syphon Filter’s intense gameplay combines with tight control and a slick style to deliver the PlayStation’s best third-person action game.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
The atmosphere is captured perfectly, the cinemas are perfectly interleaved with the action, really drawing you into Gabe's chaotic world.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
I think 989 Studios did a great job in creating a realistic environment. It is almost like you are playing your own interactive movie.
Read Full Review >IGN
The stealth aspect of Syphon Filter is fantastic. Pure bliss. "Metal Gear Solid" and "Goldeneye" fans will absolutely dig the many mission objectives just within a single level, which are sometimes split up into two or three different parts.
Read Full Review >Absolute Playstation
A wonderful game that manages to combine the action/mission based elements of "Goldeneye" with the military overtones of "MGS" into one slam blam package.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
With the perfect combination of all-out mass slaughtering and stealth missions, Syphon Filter is an unexpected gem that comes highly recommended.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
"So this is what 'Metal Gear Solid' was trying to do." The level of immersion that this title provides is simply unparalleled in console gaming, and that is what makes the gameplay so spectacular.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
It shouldn't be confined to live under the shadow of the ["Metal Gear Solid"] because it is much more action-oriented in design. The bottom line is that Syphon Filter is an excellent slab of gaming goodness.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
What especially impresses me is that although the presentation is smooth and competent, it is understated and lets the brilliant gameplay speak for itself.
Read Full Review >GameShark
The one frustrating aspect of the title. The difficulty level. It starts out really easy and progresses to insanely difficult.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central Platinum
Graphically this game is really well done. The PlayStation probably isn't going to get much better at this point.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The game isn't terribly long, but the thrill of making your way through the levels makes the game seem longer than it really is.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
This is easily the sleeper hit of the year with action that rivals the highest grossing action flicks. Mel Gibson watch out!
Read Full Review >Games Domain
Despite the slight lack of originality and a couple of minor problems, Syphon Filter grabs you and doesn't let go.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
The enemy AI is great; perhaps the best part of the game. Enemies will roll, crouch, sidestep and run to evade your fire. They'll even attempt to sneak up and ambush you.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Gamers took to the hero Gabe Logan with such enthusiasm that the mere mention of the franchise name still gets folks excited. [Nov 2001, p.52]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
While tolerable at the time, should've been titled "Metal Gear Weak." Try again, sorry. [Jan 2004, p.189]
Total Video Games
The controls in this game are nothing for you to write home about, although they get the job done. The graphics in Syphon Filter are a mixed bag.
Read Full Review >Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
It's derivative, yet brilliant; intrinsically flawed, but fantastically playable.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jonny B. gave it an8:
Action packed, a really good game to get your blood flowing!!
Keith E. gave it a10:
The best shoot em up yet great selection of weapons great story lines.
Graeme S. gave it a 10:
The pups plums.
Akhil K. gave it a 10:
This game will make your jaw drop for hours because quite frankly this game is one of the best playstation 1 games ever. though not as good as metal gear solid, this game lets u use more than one machine gun and much much more!!!!!
