Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (2006)

After Mara Aramov and Elsa Weissenger are assassinated by Gary Stoneman, Gabe Logan from the IPCA is sent to Kemsynth Petroleum in Alaska... See full synopsis »

Writers:

Connie Booth (story), John Garvin (screenplay)

Stars:

James Arnold Taylor, Kim Mai Guest, Shannon Tilton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Arnold Taylor	...	Gabe Logan (voice)
Kim Mai Guest	...	Lian Xing (voice)
Shannon Tilton	...	Teresa Lipan (voice)
Paul Eiding	...	Stone (voice)
Bettina Spier	...	Alima Haddad (voice)
Khary Payton	...	Lawrence Mujari (voice)
Charity James	...	Addison Hargrove (voice)
Paula Tiso	...	Blake Hargrove (voice)
Nolan North	...	(voice)
Michael Bell	...	(voice)
Terrence 'T.C.' Carson	...	Touchstone (voice) (as TC Carson)
Jim Meskimen	...	(voice)
Corey Burton	...	(voice)
Eck Stone	...	(voice)
Eddie Vee	...	(voice)

Storyline

After Mara Aramov and Elsa Weissenger are assassinated by Gary Stoneman, Gabe Logan from the IPCA is sent to Kemsynth Petroleum in Alaska... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | syphon filter | fifth part | punctuation in title | spy hero

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Genres:

Action

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Details

Official Sites:

Sony Computer Entertainment [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 March 2006 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sony Bend, Sony Computer Entertainment America

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain (2004)

User Reviews

A PSP game that offers fun and a wonderful cinematic experience!

The Syphon Filter can be seen as an alternative to the more popular Metal Gear Solid series. The first time I played Syphon Filter I did not know what hit me. While the story wasn't that special it was compelling and cinematic enough to draw you in. This series was much more action based and actually less forgiving then Metal Gear Solid was. When I think about Syphon Filter I think about skill. Mastering head shot were essential. And with the controls on the PSX that was a very hard thing to do. I can't tell you how often I died before I could advance. But when you did,you really felt you accomplished something. (And yes,you can lock on targets and just shoot them. Only this way you will run out of bullets you definitely need for tougher battles.)The graphics and cut scenes never looked that great. What it lacked in graphics it compensated in experience. Syphon Filter:Dark Mirror for the PSP not only has improved in graphics it also provides much better game play. The only thing that still doesn't make sense is the story.(But that can be overlooked since the game play is so much fun.) With all the new gadgets and weapons there are more than one way to advance in levels. You can barge in and shoot everything that moves or you can take the stealthy approach which is recommended. The only flaw I could think of using stealth was that in some levels you are required to do things that make a lot of noise which can't be heard by the enemies. Which does look a bit odd when sometimes they can hear your footsteps even when you are sneaking up to them. The sniper rifle is the most fun since you can shoot different darts (gas,explosive and electricity) with it besides the normal bullets that provide alternative ways to take out targets. For example the explosive dart can take out multiple enemies when shot right. Mastering head shots is still a skill that I would recommend but is not necessary because of the alternative ways to eliminate targets. I do think that the controls on the PSP are much more intuitive than the PSX controller. If there is a game that you need to own for the PSP than Syphon Filter:The Dark Mirror is the one.