Syphon Filter

 PlayStation
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 218 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 177 out of 218
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 218
  3. Negative: 7 out of 218
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  1. Kharnivore2099
    Feb 26, 2020
    6
    Despite the sluggish controls and awkward movement, there is a lot of fun to be had with Syphon FIlter. The large range of weapons and tools, interesting level layout and progressive mission objectives and criteria make for an intersting experience. Voice acting is surprisingly good and some of the weapons sound fantastic for the time.

    Boss battles are the only thing that bother me, to    Despite the sluggish controls and awkward movement, there is a lot of fun to be had with Syphon FIlter. The large range of weapons and tools, interesting level layout and progressive mission objectives and criteria make for an intersting experience. Voice acting is surprisingly good and some of the weapons sound fantastic for the time.

    Boss battles are the only thing that bother me, to be honest. Enemies shooting you from beyond the draw distance is some grade A crap, but is easily subverted in the end.    … Expand
  2. drlowdon
    Apr 30, 2020
    6
    When Agent Ellis loses contact during a mission in Costa Rica, special agents Gabe and Lian to are sent to find him and apprehend international terrorist Erich Rhoemer.

    Syphon Filter provides an entertaining mix of stealth and action orientated gameplay, and although the graphics and controls now feel very dated, it’s still pretty good fun.
  3. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    One of my childhood friends loved this game, so we played it together for a long time. Never really liked it, but it brings good memories.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS1 Game of 1999
11
#11 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
6
#6 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. IGN
    95
    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.
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  2. Gamezilla!
    95
    I think 989 Studios did a great job in creating a realistic environment. It is almost like you are playing your own interactive movie.
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  3. Absolute Playstation
    94
    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.
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