Action

Syphon Filter

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

1999

Released

Platform

▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 31, 1999

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PlayStation

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PlayStationPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Syphon Filter is a third-person shooter stealth video game developed by Eidetic and published by 989 Studios exclusively for PlayStation. The plot centers on special agents Gabriel "Gabe" Logan and Lian Xing who are tasked by the United States government to apprehend a German international terrorist.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cinematic cutscenes and a strong spy-thriller atmosphere.
Third-person shooting blends movement with mission-based action.
Large weapon selection supports varied combat situations.
Detailed environments and character animation on PlayStation.
Missions mix firefights, infiltration, escorts, and set pieces.

Cons

Awkward controls and targeting in tight combat spaces.
Dated interface, movement, and checkpoint-based mission structure.
Restrictive camera during firefights and navigation.
Difficulty spikes in certain missions and encounters.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Syphon Filter

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

1999

Released

Platform

▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 31, 1999

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PlayStation

Show all 3 versions ▾

PlayStationPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cinematic cutscenes and a strong spy-thriller atmosphere.
Third-person shooting blends movement with mission-based action.
Large weapon selection supports varied combat situations.
Detailed environments and character animation on PlayStation.
Missions mix firefights, infiltration, escorts, and set pieces.

Cons

Awkward controls and targeting in tight combat spaces.
Dated interface, movement, and checkpoint-based mission structure.
Restrictive camera during firefights and navigation.
Difficulty spikes in certain missions and encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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ActionPCPlayStation

Why it matches

Shooting; Stealth
Key difference: a first-person view rather than a third-person view

WildcardStrong match

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Worth exploring for: survival horror

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