Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror - Sony PSP (Jewel case)

If you own a PSP but not this game, buy this game. Especially at the price its being offered now. I am not good at dual-stick shooters, and this is a variation on the theme using the right X,O,[],^ buttons to look/aim. It took me a while to get used to this, but the tutorial missions and campaign mode ramp up the difficulty very well, throwing a little at a time. I died often during the boss battles of the first couple missions, but playing them again after completing the entire campaign, I can easily go through without dying on hard mode. Ive gotten used to the shooting, the gadgets, and some techniques for clearing a room. This is my first Syphon Filter game, so Gabe Logan is a new character to me, and once I got used to the gruff Im Batman voice, I found the voice acting pretty good, lots of FMV to tell the story. Some of the movies are a little long, but not punishingly so like MGS:PW. The campaign is around 30 missions, each taking me 7-20 minutes to complete, a very good pace to keep the action and the story moving. Now that Im done, Im replaying the missions trying to improve my Career Rating. When you progress through your rating, you unlock new weapons, which are nice, but I may not use them, I just like the act of trying the same mission using different weapons/techniques. For example, try the mission killing the enemies with only a knife, or by only using headshots, or using the environment. Replaying the missions this way is a blast (literally, sometimes) and Ill probably log twice as much time doing this as I did during the story. The audio is great, when playing with headphones, you can hear baddies coming in through the squeaky door, then walking around the corner. The soundtrack is appropriate with excellent action cues. Its too bad you hear the UMD spooling up before the song plays though, it spoils a bit of the suspense. All in all, I knew this game was highly-rated before I bought it, but wasnt sure if I could overcome the controls. I shouldnt be surprised that I liked it so much, but I am. Buy it now!

Dark Mirror is flat out amazing. If you have a PSP and you dont have this you are missing out. Syphon Filter was my favorite game for the original Playstation and there are many who feel as strong about that game. Syphon Filter 2 and 3 came out later for that system and they were also both great games. Next came Syphon Filter The Omega Strain (for the Playstation 2) which had been originally designed as a multiplayer online game only. Towards the end of the development of the game it was decided to include the normal single player experience which was good but not as fun as the first 3 Syphon Filter games. I never really got into the online multiplayer features but I did try it a few times and that was where Omega Strain was at its best. The online servers for that game are no longer running. So now lets flash forward to more recent times. Dark Mirror continued the Syphon Filter franchise (on the Playstation Portable) and made it even better. The single player missions are excellent and the multiplayer features are also top notch. I havent played the next installment (Syphon Filter Logans Shadow - also for the PSP) but I own it. What I look forward to most is seeing Syphon Filter in high definition (on the PS3). My only complaint about this game was that there is some strong language which was not necessary for the experience. This is my opinion and it is an issue in many games today. Overall, I would pick this as my favorite PSP game and one of my favorites of all time.

One of my daughters favorite and this did not disappoint .

This game is awesome. Even though its over 3 years old, its still a lot of fun. I bought this at a bargain low of $10, brand new. The controls work great, the story is engaging and the AI is competent. I finished it in about a week and theres still tons of replay value. I havent been able to get the multiplayer to work, but maybe thats because the game is so old, not many people are playing it now.

been A big Fan of the Syphon Filter Series, This game was so easy it has taken two days to beat. I would definately reccomend this to anyone who has played the syphon filter games.

When Sony decided to go into the handheld gaming market, I think they wanted to appeal to the same demographic as their big brother console. And that means attracting a more mature audience. Nintendo tends to capture the family market, which isnt a bad thing. I say this because if theres any game that truly defines and epitomizes what the PSP is all about, then Syphon Filter Dark Mirror is that game. This game represents all that the PSP is capable of. It is to bad that other developers have not pushed their resources for their games to be this good in so many ways. Everything from graphics, controls, to the all-important fun factor is on point with this title. The storyline is engaging, the levels are beautifully rendered, and the missions are diverse. You really do feel like the character youre controlling in the game, thats how good it is. I have read complaints about the boss characters not being so over-the-top like in other games. That doesnt matter so much to me, because as you go up against them, it still requires skill, patience, trial, and error to beat them. Thats the challenge and the fun of any video game. If anyone gets a Sony PSP, then this is the first game they should buy.

I think SCEA did a great job creating this game. I thoroughly enjoyed the single-player missions. It had a rich, in-depth storyline, as well as character development. In the single-player part of the game, there are over hundreds of weapons and gadgets to choose from. Most of the guns and gadgets you have to unlock though, which gives a point of playing the game. You can also sneak behind an enemy and break his neck, slice him with a knife, or shoot him in the head. Whichever way works good for you. I also love the fact that each mission didnt take long at all to load. And you can easily get over 30+ hours from the single-player missions. This game easily outshines in graphics from the other games. The characters look great, texture, maps, and almost everything looks clean and smooth. Now for the online playing, I enjoyed it very much, however, there are only 4 or 5 small maps and you can have up to 8 players in the online playing. The controls will take about a week of getting used to, so dont get discouraged when you die in the first 10 seconds of playing! Eventually, youll get the hang of it and will be able to shoot like the vets. Theres also an awesome rank system in the game as well as clans. (Known as cells in the game.) Most of the people who play Socom play this game too. So be prepared for the cheating and rude language of the online play. This game gets very violent, and I also heard a few F words in the single-player part of the game (Non-stop language in the online playing). Id reccomend this game to anyone who is mature enough to know and understand the consequences of abusing violence and language in real life. I know it sounds strict, but I dont think any youngsters should have this in their head. The only way to find out the surprises and adventures this game offers is to try it out yourself. Highly reccomended. 4/5

This game is really a treat. I was a huge fan of the old Syphon Filter games on the PS and this one continues the legacy.

Since I brought Splinter Cell (PC) Ive decided I liked this steath/kill genre. I was searching for a new game for my PSP and decided, based on price and reviews, to try Syphon Filter. What a good decision! Ive been having a blast with this game. Its been so much fun I immediately ordered SF: Logans Shadow. This game has everything: shooting, stealth (not like Splinter Cell), good weapon choice, replay value, good story and interesting characters. Theres no way you can bet this game for $10 and have this much fun. Thumbs up for Syphon Filter:Dark Mirror!