Syphon Filter

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.

Hot Games

The atmosphere is captured perfectly, the cinemas are perfectly interleaved with the action, really drawing you into Gabe's chaotic world.

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.

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.

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.

TotalGames.net

With the perfect combination of all-out mass slaughtering and stealth missions, Syphon Filter is an unexpected gem that comes highly recommended.

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.

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.

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.

GameShark

The one frustrating aspect of the title. The difficulty level. It starts out really easy and progresses to insanely difficult.

Cheat Code Central Platinum

Graphically this game is really well done. The PlayStation probably isn't going to get much better at this point.

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.

PSX Nation

This is easily the sleeper hit of the year with action that rivals the highest grossing action flicks. Mel Gibson watch out!

Games Domain

Despite the slight lack of originality and a couple of minor problems, Syphon Filter grabs you and doesn't let go.

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.

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.

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

It's derivative, yet brilliant; intrinsically flawed, but fantastically playable.