Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

by Midway

Product Features

• Navigate through eight deadly levels, attacking terrorist compunds across the Earth
• Work with numerous weapons and gadgets, as you stay in the shadows and strike strategically
• Take on deadly brainwashed soldiers, using mind control powers and using them against each other
• Move people & objects using telekinesis, or throw walls of flame at opponents with pyrokinesis

Product Details

• ASIN: B00008XKZH
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,771 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy challenges you to use your most powerful weapon...your mind. You will combat a terrorist movement using both stealth and combat skills, and a number of psychic abilities.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting game, that unfortunately....., January 27, 2005

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AngelosOne - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy (Video Game)

I think people overlooked. The story itself is quite simple, but it still keeps you interested nontheless.

The game, however, shines in the gameplay aspect. It uses the havock physics engine, so that means enemy bodies have a nice ragdoll effect, which makes it oh so satisfying to kill them using your psi powers. Telekinesis killing, by grabbing an enemy and constantly smashing him against stuff is quite fun.

One person wrote on a review about enemy spawning? In a way, he is correct. For the most part, the enemies are in place (which means that it is a smart thing to use Remote viewing to plan your tactics), however, there are some instances where enemies will spawn our of thin air; this usually happens when you trigger a "special" event. The most glaring case of this is early on in the game, where there are rooms that if you flip a switch, the door closes and gas gets pump into it. You see, nothing happens as long as you don't go into the rooms- just use tk to get any items that are inside those rooms- if you do go inside, you'll find that an enemy suddenly appears and flips the switch (trapping you in with the gas going into the room). Of course, this doesn't really retract from the game.

The graphics are solid. Sure, some textures aren't the best, but for the most part, the game is pretty dark that you won't notice. The character models are pretty good, with enough detail in faces to provide convincing facial animations.

It's a good game, especially for it's price. I suggest you buy it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Close 2 Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!, January 24, 2005

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Jason J. Sum (Carlyle, IL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy (Video Game)

Midway does it again!
This game is so Fun....
Once you get the Hang of how to Play it
It Rocks there are so many ways to take out your Enemys
The story Sucks!#! But, with a Game this Fun you don't need a Story
Not enough People gave this game a Chance which is Sad 'Cause this is such a Great Game you wount Forget anytime soon!
Beware Parents: Not 4 Kids It's Rated M for a reason
9.5/10

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad..., July 29, 2004

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J. Bailey "baileyrh" (Seelyville, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy (Video Game)

I bought this game because my very trusted gaming magazine (Game Informer) rated this game 9.0/10. It was very cheap for a new game, and it sounded kind of cheezy, but I decided to give it a chance.

The graphics in the game are very nice, but the cutscenes are not as polished as some games. However, the game plot kind of pulls you in, making you wonder what's going to happen next. There are several bosses in the game, none of which I've played yet, but they remind me of Metal Gear Solid bosses. You are well aware of their presence and powers (each one specializes in one of the various psi powers), and you recognize their abilities as above yours. This appealed to me as it is building suspense throughout the game.

The psi powers are lots of fun. Telekinesis (reminds me of push/choke of the Jedi Knight games) is a lot of fun. It can be used on just about every object in the game (and there are always plenty of things to throw). At one point, I remember seeing a gaurd around the corner, and instead of stepping out and getting in a fire fight, I grabbed an explosive barrel, and threw it blindly around the corner. It nailed him dead on and cooked him crispy. The other powers are fun as well. Mind drain is particularly awesome, because as you drain your enemy his head eventually explodes!! (the only downside is Mind Drain only works as a stealth kill or on a dead enemy--yielding less power).

The game is EASILY played either stealthily or full on war (an element lacking in other games who claim this is possible). Fighting with guns is decent, though psi powers are funner. My only complaint is that sometimes I appear to be locked on, and when I unload my gun on an enemy, I end up hitting the top of the box in front of me or something stupid. You can also only carry one primary weapon (rifle, shotgun, etc.) in addition to your silenced pistol at any one time.

Even the simplest moves you are able to perform are fun, and there are several points in the game where you can kill guards in special ways (sucking them into a fan, throwing them in a crematorium furnace). You get to throw objects at them, use them for cover (not like Splinter cell, but hold them with TK). You can use Remote Viewing to walk (out of body--thus invisibly) into the next room to scout ahead, and do numerous other things.

I wouldn't say it is the best game out there, but it is definitely fun--even if you're just goofin around. The controls are easy easy easy and sometimes it is fun just throwin people around (which is the first power you get). I give the game an 8/10 because some things felt choppy, and the plot seems sort of half copied half badly written, but nonetheless suspenseful and OK.

There is not very much gore--in fact, I think the only gore that is even apparent is when a special kill is made (sucking them into a fan) or when you stealthily Mind Drain a live guard. I definitely recommend a rental or a cheap purchase (as long as you pay no more than $30--the price I got at Wal-Mart).