Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 4, 2004
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 39
  3. Negative: 8 out of 39
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  1. PartyBoy
    May 7, 2004
    0
    This game was absolutely horrible... it hasnt really changed 2 much since the ones on ps1.
  2. AnsonG
    Dec 7, 2006
    3
    This is Syphon Filter??? If i put on an older game, and compared it to the original Syphon Filter, u could hardly tell the difference. The whole scenery in this game, no matter what level, is choppy and more like Playstation game. But i do know what or when someone in main character is killed one thing I will state right off the bat this-Syphon Filter TOS dont feel like a new SF game. ItThis is Syphon Filter??? If i put on an older game, and compared it to the original Syphon Filter, u could hardly tell the difference. The whole scenery in this game, no matter what level, is choppy and more like Playstation game. But i do know what or when someone in main character is killed one thing I will state right off the bat this-Syphon Filter TOS dont feel like a new SF game. It feels more like expansion pack. In this game, u take command of an agent for Gabe Logan and numerous other people. The "heroes" of the older games are now "retired" in a sense, even though they do not look as if they have aged at all. How ever, terrible control worsen an already lackluster performance for Syphon Filter. I remember when Syphon first come out on the ps1 . The great game leads many to believe that it could have been as great as MGS(Metal Gear Solid) was. SF could Have accomplished that task if somebody didnt get lazy when they designedthis game. If u are ging to "resurrect" a series completely. Stay away from this game and play the original Syphon Filters on the ps1 because that is the memory u should have of a great series, not this terrible memory that this game has given me.… Expand
  3. SaraS.
    Aug 6, 2004
    3
    This game was a disappointment from start to middle, which was when I frustratingly stopped playing. As a very big fan of the series I eagerly anticipated the arrival of the PS2 title and was bitterly disappointed with the result. Not playing as Gabe was a shock in itself along with the impossible map-during-gameplay and the fact that failing an objective meant you had to start all over This game was a disappointment from start to middle, which was when I frustratingly stopped playing. As a very big fan of the series I eagerly anticipated the arrival of the PS2 title and was bitterly disappointed with the result. Not playing as Gabe was a shock in itself along with the impossible map-during-gameplay and the fact that failing an objective meant you had to start all over again. This game threw away everything that was good about it's predecessors along with probably half of its fan-base.… Expand
  4. TonyB.
    Jan 30, 2006
    3
    The reason I gave this game a 3 is becouse of the respect that I have for 1,2, and 3. Im not to sure if I played the 2nd 1. But I did play and beat 1 and 3 becouse of all the different weaponry and that taser. But every one I talked to said that this one SFthe omega srtain sucked, I didnt take there word for it and wasted my money on buying the game. I've only gotn through the lil The reason I gave this game a 3 is becouse of the respect that I have for 1,2, and 3. Im not to sure if I played the 2nd 1. But I did play and beat 1 and 3 becouse of all the different weaponry and that taser. But every one I talked to said that this one SFthe omega srtain sucked, I didnt take there word for it and wasted my money on buying the game. I've only gotn through the lil training part and I've gotn a huge dis like and thats the freakn control, the camer, and what happnd to the lock on target thing that the other Syphon's had? Not to mention not being able to play as Gabe! Uhhh, It make me made just thinkn about it. I hope the game gets better as I go... Cuz if not ya'll gonna have ta step it up not 1 but 2 notches for the next game cuz that took ya'll ratings down with me BIG time.… Expand
  5. AnsonG
    Jul 31, 2006
    2
    This is a huge what the heck? If i put on an older game, and compared it to the orginal of Spyhon Filter 1,2, and 3, u could hardly tell the difference. The whole scenery in this game, no matter what level, is choppy and more like a playsation game. But, u will not be able to tell that much. The game was mainly overshadowed by darkness, terrible controls, as well as terrible scenery, even This is a huge what the heck? If i put on an older game, and compared it to the orginal of Spyhon Filter 1,2, and 3, u could hardly tell the difference. The whole scenery in this game, no matter what level, is choppy and more like a playsation game. But, u will not be able to tell that much. The game was mainly overshadowed by darkness, terrible controls, as well as terrible scenery, even overshadow a lackluster preformance. Also, I maybe or not maybe be a soldier in a war, but i do know that when someone was killed, their body does not look like that of someone who is prefectly fine. This mainly applies for when a "main" character is killed. Syphon Filter The Omega Strain does not fell a "new" Syphon Filter" game. It feels more like an expansion pack. In this game, u take command of an agent for Gabe Logan and numerous other people. The heroes of the older games are now retired in a past sense, even though they do not look as if they have aged at all. However, terrible controls worse an already lackluster performance for Syphon Filter. The sound were highpoint of the game, but its far from perfect. It was extremely hard to hear what the mission is supposed to be because the characters speak to quiet unless the volume on your televison is at 70%. u will have trouble trying to get backgrond information on your duties. i remember when Syphon First came out on the playstation. That great game leads many to believe that it could have been as great as Metal Gear Solid was. Syphon Filter could have accompolished that task of somebody didn't get lazy when they designed this game. If u are resurrect a series form the dead, make sure that u dont ruin the series completely . Stay away from the game and play the original Syphon Filters on the ps1, because that is the memory you should have of a great series, not this terrible memory that this game has given me. So dont let it tempt to u.… Expand
  6. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    3
    - 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.    - 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.    … Expand
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 3, 2022
    3
    All PS2 Syphon Games Are Horrible, None Are Worth It More until they have a good graphic and animations too

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#59 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#78 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 47
  3. Negative: 7 out of 47
  1. Gamenikki
    60
    Cooperative multiplayer and the basic gunplay thrills don't quite make up for bad control and ugly graphics.
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  2. GameSpot
    65
    A disappointing package that clocks in much closer to the other Syphon Filter sequels instead of standing up to the fantastic original game.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    80
    The sound effects are varied and realistic but the musical soundtrack steals the show. Not only is there plenty of musical variation but it matches the moods of the game perfectly.
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