Syndicate

 Xbox 360
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 65
  3. Negative: 1 out of 65
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  1. Quarter to Three
    Mar 2, 2012
    20
    It's every generic shooter you've forgotten you played, come back to be forgotten again...Oh, did I mention there's bullet time? Because there's bullet time.

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#98 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
39
#39 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
25
#25 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 189 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 189
  3. Negative: 26 out of 189
  1. jeremyc5000
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    I was a little hesitant picking this one up after reading some mixed reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised when I put it in. I loved theI was a little hesitant picking this one up after reading some mixed reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised when I put it in. I loved the style of Deus Ex, but longed for a little more action and not quite as much sneaking around, and this game totally scratches that itch. Being able to hack into enemy's brains and make them commit suicide or take out their buddys is a riot. Haven't played online yet except for when I had the demo, but a lot of reviews say that's the best part, so I'm looking forward to it.… Full Review »
  2. SlitheringSnak3
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    The game is very fun to play because it isn't like the other FPS's out there. This one deliver a very cool "breaching" system so you can makeThe game is very fun to play because it isn't like the other FPS's out there. This one deliver a very cool "breaching" system so you can make the enemy work with you instead or make them commit suicide. It has the right blend of action and strategy like Xboxn74 wrote below and I think it's crucial for FPS today to have that. The Co-op works fine even though you play with random people. Even though it's hard directly, other players get the point almost instantly.… Full Review »
  3. Xborn74
    Feb 21, 2012
    8
    Has the theme, features and graphic elements of the old PC games, but in a First Person Shooter approach this time: it's a good TacticalHas the theme, features and graphic elements of the old PC games, but in a First Person Shooter approach this time: it's a good Tactical Shooter, with a nice blend of action and strategy needed to pass the stages. Visually, all things remind me very much the Syndicate original games, but vastly improved, and in a 3D world: as you play, and gain more abilities, the game gets more fun.… Full Review »
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