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Syphon Filter

Playstation

1-player

With the Playstation showing it's age, stellar titles are hard to come by. Ever since the release of Metal Gear Solid it seems that it can't get any better than that, which is probably true (except maybe Final Fantasy 8 oooohhh drooollll!!), but anyways! This does not mean that there isn't any life left in the little gray wonder. Syphon Filter is a spin off of MGS totally, it uses stealth and cunning instincts just like the latter. The gameplay is more action oriented, but with the same kind of feel behind it.

Syphon Filter is developed by 989 Studios, also responsible for titles like Rally Cross 2, NFL Gameday 99, and Twisted Metal 3. You play the role of Gabriel Logan, the best agent that the CBDC has. Sound familiar?? Well, his or I mean your job is to stop a group of terrorists from launching a virus called Syphon Filter. The game takes place in several great locales, including Washington DC Park and an abandoned subway. The environments are astounding and the lighting effects are dynamite.

The control is semi-similar to Duke Nukem Time To Kill. You can run, strafe, and roll out of enemies firing range while still keeping a target on them and firing. This is a great innovation and comes in handy when surrounded by several baddies. There are tons of weapons in SP which make the game even more of a thrill! They range from a simple silenced pistol to a night-range sniper rifle...YEAH!!

This game deserves great appraisal and a good look for fans of MGS or any action game for that matter. It keeps a great old-fashioned feel as well as introducing many new things that make the gameplay seem fresh and exciting. The team at 989 has pleased me so far with almost every title they have released and SP is definitely no exception.

Syphon Filter may be an unlikely candidate for action game of the year, or better yet maybe even game of the year!! This with the notion that FF8 doesn't make it out this year heehee. With all aside give Syphon Filter a look it is definitely one of the best of 1999...guaranteed!!!

Graphics--9.0

Sound--9.5

Control--8.5

Replay--8.5

 

OVERALL--9.0

This game is great and everybody should give it a whirl!!

 

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