Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is a third-person action game developed by Sony Bend and published by SCEA, released in North America for the PSP on March 14...
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9.5
excellent
 

Game Overview

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is a third-person action game developed by Sony Bend and published by SCEA, released in North America for the PSP on March 14, 2006 and Europe on October 6, 2006. In Dark Mirror,...

The Good

Awesome presentation, with a generous amount of voice acting and cutscenes, Varied and intense campaign, Smooth, well-designed control scheme, Lots of cool gadgets and guns, Eight-player online multiplayer.

The Bad

Campaign is fairly short, Guns sound like weak toys.

The Bottom Line

Gabe Logan returns in this exclusive PlayStation Portable mission. Gamers assume the identity of Gabe Logan, a highly-trained Precision Strike Operative, commanding a black box United States Agency that legally doesn't exist. As Gabe, players will have to strategize quickly, as he is responsible to infiltrate, recon and execute decisively. Once inserted, Logan is his own authority -- making life and death decisions, quickly choosing his course of action. An immersive single-player experience also delivering an evolving online multiplayer experience, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror features melee attacks, target lock, precision aiming, target and vision enhancements, enhanced artificial intelligence (AI), and high-tech weaponry. Gamers can choose between difficulty modes that monitor and adjust skill level, multiple unique online maps using both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure connectivity, and four types of gameplay modes in multiplayer.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
88/100
score

The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.

GameZone review logo
95/100
score

Reminiscent of the classic PlayStation originals while adding a healthy dose of fresh stealth and action moments throughout, this game will hook you from start to finish.

IGN review logo
93/100
score

Dark Mirror packs an uncommon amount of detail, variety and overall quality. It blends intense action sequences with stealth in a way no portable game has before, and it does so with style to spare.

Game Specs

Memory
416 kb

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Online Deathmatch, Online Team Battle, Story

 

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Infrastructure)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:2/1/2006
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Sony Bend
Genre:Shooter
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.5
Gameplay
9.2
Graphics
9.5
Sound
9.5
Concept
9.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.5/10
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
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