| Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow is a PSP exclusive | | | | with guns blazing in all directions technique. There are |
| video game that is a direct sequel to Syphon Filter: | | | | also the occasional dreaded escort missions her and |
| Dark Mirror. It is considered to be in the third person | | | | there. Each style is nicely accommodated by the |
| first person shooter genre. The events of the game | | | | weapons in the game. Weapons such as a knife, |
| transpire after the end of Dark Mirror. In regards to | | | | silenced guns, and tranquilizers (ala Metal Gear Solid) |
| the storyline, the game is about the protagonist | | | | will appease those stealthy players. On the other end |
| named Gabe Logan and his mission to recover an | | | | of the spectrum, there are the run and gun gamers |
| item that could have catastrophic ramifications. | | | | who will admire the other weapons in the game. |
| Unfortunately, he learns that the item was pilfered. | | | | These include machine guns, assault rifles, submachine |
| As a result, Robert Cordell (bureaucrat) aborts Gabe's | | | | guns, handguns, shotguns, and grenades. All of those |
| mission due to the alleged defection of Lian Xing. Mr. | | | | weapons are incredible in their own right, but my |
| Logan seems incredulous about Lian's betrayal; | | | | personal favorite had to be the sniper rifle. The |
| consequently, Gabe does his own investigation. The | | | | reason for that is the versatility the weapon has in |
| plot is nothing gamers have not seen before, but it | | | | the game. You can equip incendiary ammo, gas, and |
| did manage to keep me interested. For PSP | | | | electricity darts. Plus, there is the usual bullets for |
| standards, the graphics are amazing. There is a | | | | eliminating opponents from afar. I found that one of |
| diverse appearance of weapons and gadgets; | | | | the simplest ways of eradicating a guard was to |
| furthermore, the adversaries in the game are not | | | | shoot at an explosive barrel or object near him. |
| bland. The wide array of environments is something | | | | Another gameplay element that felt like it was ripped |
| that is fairly unique. Gamers will see ships, | | | | straight from Gears of War was utilizing the |
| skyscrapers, and sidewalks with great detail. It is | | | | environments as cover. You can blind fire and peek |
| more than enough to attract attention. Inclement | | | | around corners with ease. Head shots are as deadly |
| weather is seen through high quality visuals in the | | | | as ever and require some skill to master. In addition, |
| game. For instance, smog and water have a realistic | | | | there are some engrossing vision modes that will |
| look to them. The audio in the game is absolutely | | | | assist you in finishing a mission. Night vision mode will |
| brilliant. I heard everything from the sound of | | | | help you see in the dark, and infrared gives you a |
| suppressed handguns to the sound of loud machine | | | | better sense of where other foes are located. One |
| guns perfectly. Even the enemies can be heard | | | | completely original aspect of the gameplay in the |
| bantering with each other as Gabe progresses | | | | game was a contact sensitive moments (ala God of |
| through the game, and the music worked well with | | | | War, God of War 2, Heavenly Sword). These parts in |
| the tone of the game. I was flabbergasted with the | | | | the game are used for disarming bombs and |
| voice acting because quality voice acting is arduous | | | | unlocking doors. The artificial intelligence in the game |
| to come by in a PSP game. The only lingering flaw I | | | | is about average. They will attempt to flank you, but |
| had with the game was the controls. Occasionally, it | | | | most of the guards can be easily defeated. I have |
| was challenging to accurately aim when going into | | | | not even begun to talk about the multiplayer; |
| first person mode. However, that is more about the | | | | nonetheless, you should just know that it is as |
| design of the PSP not the game being an issue. Since | | | | spectacular as the single player story mode campaign. |
| the PSP does not have dual analog sticks, it can | | | | There is an eight player multiplayer which include |
| make even the most rudimentary tasks feel | | | | deathmatch, team deathmatch, capture the flag, |
| laborious.The gameplay in Syphon Filter: Logan's | | | | rogue agent, and sabotage. The game itself might |
| Shadow is without a doubt in my mind the selling | | | | feel somewhat succinct due to a ten hour gameplay |
| point in the game. Gamers can approach missions | | | | experience, but it is an action packed adventure from |
| from different perspectives. They can take a | | | | start to end. If anyone enjoyed the Dark Mirror, then |
| clandestine method, or they can complete missions | | | | they will feel right at home with this game. |