Syphon Filter Dark Mirror

by Sony

Product Features

• Infiltrate - Utilize deadly force and the most advanced weaponry and high-tech equipment imaginable.
• Recon - Take down hostiles who feature awareness, behaviors and communications based on player actions.
• Execute - Precision aiming, melee attacks and target enhancements provide plausible deniability to any action.
• Online - Precision strike teams (2 teams) match up against each other in a battle for competing objectives.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00004TNDE
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 18, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,353 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #17 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Action > Shooter
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Syphon Filter DM PS2

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost as good as the first, September 28, 2007

By 

Soul to Steal ""Ruinmania"" (^^) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (Video Game)

I wasn't expecting much from this game considering how badly the series went down hill like a runaway train after the first syphon filter. The first syphon filter had cutting edge graphics for a playstation game, a great story and excellent mix of action and stealth game play.

The series was pretty much butchered in the second,third and fourth games. But Dark mirror has really impressed me.

The graphics are very good for a PS2 game, really good models and clean crisp textures.The story is interesting and sets the table for some intense action.

Gabe can take cover then peek around corners or over crates to fire at enemy soldiers.There's a huge variety of weapons and gadets for Gabe to use, from sniper rifles, machine guns to shotguns.Gabe can climb up on crates, climb up ladders and glide down zip lines which is really kewl.

Each level has plenty of enemys to kill, numerous switches to activate or objective's such as placing C4 on the tail of a C-130 to keep the action going.

Dark mirror has 30 missions including some bonus missions, the career rating in stealth combat specialist, combat knife specialist,elite weapons expert, survival specialist, tactical combat specialist and combat sharp shooter adds plenty of replayability, letting players unlock new weapons and skills by playing through the missions again while trying to sharpen these skills...

This game is alot of fun and I recommend it to anyone that enjoyed the first Syphon filter.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, accessible game that offers a solid, albeit light third-person shooter experience, December 10, 2007

By 

Liquid Identity "OCW" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (Video Game)

Dark Mirror is one of many in the long line of Syphon Filter games. It carries on the tradition of excellent third-person shooting action serving as the foundation for a twisting plot of intrigue and conspiracy. A sensitive incident at a refinery in Alaska leads to an investigation by agent Gabe Logan and his covert team. What they uncover is not what they expected and when things just don't add up they dig deeper, slowly adding pieces to the puzzle of a deadly conspiracy. In order to keep up with the story, it's important to find hidden evidence on each level and read the files in your inventory. They provide essential details to story progress. Without them (they aren't necessary), it's sometimes difficult to figure out the whos and whys of what is going on. The twists and turns come fast, and apart from the occasional unaccounted for gap due to missing intel, the story is solid. Deception abounds and Dark Mirror feels more like a mystery than past tactical espionage-oriented Syphon Filter games.

This time around, the missions are presented in smaller pieces with simpler designs. You can sit down and play through one part of a mission in under 10 minutes. There are checkpoints within these bite-sized areas at critical locations so you never have to backtrack far if you die or do something that results in mission failure. The levels themselves are fairly straightforward and linear, but it doesn't feel too constrained and there is room for tactical experimentation, as well as secrets to find.

Most of the time you will be moving, sneaking, shooting, aiming and taking cover. Stealth has always been a staple of Syphon Filter, and it is well represented in Dark Mirror. Doing things quietly often ensures resistance along your path is lighter. However, stealth is not necessary in most cases, and there is no severe punishment for attempting it and being caught. You can get a rush of anticipation as you sneak around your quarry, or you can get a rush of adrenalin when they spot you and assault you full force. However you want to play it, Dark Mirror will accommodate you.

When you do get into trouble, you can now take cover along walls or behind obstacles. This is a new addition to Syphon Filter gameplay and while it isn't a new gaming concept, it has been done properly here. Not sticking your neck out needlessly can save your life, but with Dark Mirror's fairly easy difficulty you can usually opt to just stand in the open and fire if you're quick on the trigger. Again, this allows casual gamers to enjoy the action while allowing more tactically-minded individuals to be more deeply involved in the battlefield.
Enemies are unpredictable yet intelligent, many times using cover as you would. When they have you outnumbered they take advantage of the situation to put pressure on you and ferret you out.

There is a very nice assortment of weapons and devices for Gabe and company to use. Pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, submachineguns, experimental weaponry, explosives, grenades, etc. At any one time you can carry one sidearm, one submachinegun, one rifle (sniper or otherwise), the experimental agency rifle you carry at all times, a melee weapon, and an explosive. The experimental rifle shoots darts of various types: explosive, poison gas or electric shock. Firearms have varying attributes and fire modes, so some are better under certain circumstances. Generally speaking though, most any gun can get the job done for you, so it's almost never a matter of not having the right tool for the job. With all of these toys at your disposal, it's a ton of fun for anyone who loves guns. Again, Dark Mirror makes itself accessible to casual gamers and hardcore shooter fans alike.
You also have access to a set of high-tech goggles that have three different modes: night vision, infra-red, and electromagnetic.
Armor and medkits are places around the levels and provide a quick refresh after particularly intense areas.

The graphics are neat and clean. While the PS2 can push out more dazzle than is presented in Dark Mirror, this game succeeds in looking fantastic in it's simplicity. If you're used to the high-end CG cutscenes of late, you may be a little disappointed in the movies Dark Mirror provides, but the in-game action still looks good.
The sound is decent, with some good voice acting and a lot of spoken lines during play. I can't help but feel there could be a little more oomph to the guns and some more environmental sounds, but again Dark Mirror succeeds in its simplicity. The music is provided by several composers, including the ubiquitous Mark Snow. Nothing terribly rousing here, but it keeps pace with the highs and lows of the action.

Despite these easy to swallow portions, and an emphasis on simplicity, there is a lot on the table to enjoy, and Dark Mirror offers about 10 hours of story playtime. In addition, there is a Mission Mode where you can replay levels and earn ratings in tactical areas such as headshots, stealth kills, use of rifle darts, survivability, and knife skills. For your performances, you are awarded badges of merit, and these patches unlock additional weapons, abilities such as increased health, and new bonus levels. Earning full ratings for each level usually requires you to play through it a few more times, each time focusing on a different tactic. Due to the quick-fire nature of the missions, this is quick and fun, but can eat up a lot of time in the long run, making Dark Mirror very replayable.

Dark Mirror is quite enjoyable. It doesn't shoot itself in the foot by catering to casual or hardcore action gamers. Instead, it allows for both, and does so admirably.

On a final note, Dark Mirror was brought over to the PS2 after being made for the PSP. Everything was designed for quick portable gaming in mind. This accounts for the short mission structure, somewhat easy gameplay (it's much easier to move and aim with a PS2 controller), and all-round simplicity as opposed to more complex games like SOCOM or Metal Gear Solid. Fortunately, Dark Mirror is a shining example that satisfying gameplay and quality content don't necessarily imply complexity.

5.0 out of 5 stars Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, June 6, 2011

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memprodiv - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (Video Game)

Good game...decent graphics for an older PS2 game! Remember to be curious and look around...there's all KINDS of stuff to find, use, hidden stuff...etc.

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