Time Stamps: Intro: 00:00 Development: 1:46 Gameplay Discussion: 09:58 Conclusion: 27:35 Syphon Filter 1: ruclips.net/video/-ehbg7LGXxg/видео.html Syphon Filter 3: ruclips.net/video/P4flWrv-MHQ/видео.html Syphon Filter The Omega Strain: ruclips.net/video/lU7cOQRuwy8/видео.html Syphon Filter Dark Mirror: ruclips.net/video/47K9m32gcOs/видео.html Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow: ruclips.net/video/H1jr28H3fmI/видео.html If you are interested in early access to my content, check out my Patreon: www.patreon.com/joethealternativegamer
Syphon Filter will always have a special place in my heart. From the iconic openings of Eidetic and 989 studios, to the unique game menu, name and music it was all influential when I was in my youth. Of course who can forget tasing a guy until he starts on fire!
This is one of the best sequels in the history of gaming as far as I'm concerned. I absolutely adore the narrative in this game, I trully believe it's one of the best we've ever had in a stealth action game, not because of how profound or revolutionary it is, but because of the absolutely perfect pacing. It's like playing through a season of a great spy thriller show, the characters keep getting challenged, the stakes keep getting higher, every event flows into the next in a natural manner, and everything culminates in a satisfying finale with a great cliffhanger for the sequel. I like all Syphon Filter games, but I really believe this one is the best by far!
Glad I'm not the only one to see the series like a TV show in storytelling and pacing. Each game feels like a season, especially the PSP games. Just beat 2 again, first time in 10 or so yrs. It's fantastic. Even the cheaper insta-fail sections are quickly forgotten once the next custscene and set piece arrives. It's one of the best in a dead genre, and I'd say the best in the series. As far as PS1 games go I'd even call it a top 10.
Played the whole trilogy back to back last September. It was such a blast. Might make it a yearly thing. My dad got me into it when I was younger and I love him for it 😂
I owned all 3 and really loved the first 2. I can't explain why, but 3 just couldn't keep my interest. I felt like shit because I got it as a Christmas gift and never put more than a couple hours into it.
I genuinely believe Syphon Filters 1 and 2 are the two most influential stealth games and you can see the influences on not just Splinter Cell but MGS2 and it's sequels
I agree. It was ahead of it’s time. As far as gameplay goes, it blows Metal Gear Solid out of the water. It just doesn’t have nearly the polish and presentation as MGS does. I genuinely think Syphon Filter 1 and 2 are some of the best games on the PS1 though. And my brother and I spent so many hours playing multiplayer and trying to figure out how to unlock all the extra levels. It was surprisingly fun.
This is IMO; MSG1 is WAY more influential that Syphon Filter both on it's own sequels AND on Splinter Cell. Thief is also more influential than SF for stealth mechanics etc. Both games came out before Syphon Filter.
I remember that stage where you had to defuse those C4 charges. If you were seen, the enemy would say something like: "There's Logan... blow the bridge now". Then you would fail the mission. However, if you were seen AFTER all the charges were defused, there would be the following dialog: "There's Logan... blow the bridge now!" "I can't... the charges are dead". I remember feeling such bliss at seeing the enemy fail, and react to my efforts to thwart their plans. I guess this game builds a lot of emotion on playing Good against Evil.
@@Jeremy-mu6cd Yes, I'm pretty sure there were four charges placed under the bridge, that each had to be defused without detection. There used to be a couple of guards on those lower steel girders as well, who should not be allowed to see you.
this game came out when i was 4 years old and i've always had the faint memory of trekking through the snow mountains at the beginning, insane nostalgia hit finding the game again after two decades.
I love how you explained those moments of satisfaction when you figure out how to complete an objective and those "ahh, thats how you do it" moments. As a kid who played syphon filter 1 and 2 I can relate to your comments. I also wanted to add that the game let you have these much needed breather spots as it was a quite action packed and heart pumping game.. i was around 8-10 y.o at the time of these games and boy finishing them as a kid felt like a massive accomplishment. Will forever be one of my all time favourite games.
A remake would have state of the art graphics, more intercuts and probably be nowhere as good or engaging. The charm of SF for PS1 is that it’s so good you forget the limitations and shortcomings of the technology of it’s time.
I was 24 when this came out in 2000 ans was hooked! Me and my roomate played until the wee hours of the morning. I still think the graphics are amazing, in a retro, cartoony way. But the storyline was so sophisticated
That. Incredible. Train mission. I still remember getting the demo disc that had that mission, the Spiderman get to the bank mission and the Matt Hoffman BMX demo
My absolute childhood in the first two games! My dad took my PS1 to the local car boot sale and got some dodgy bloke to install a mod chip. He was also selling copy games at 5 quid a pop. Still can't believe I got half way through the second game when I was only 5/6 years old.
One of my all time favorite games. The C-130 crash site with the music and burning flames is one of the greatest action levels in history, its too badass.
Almost all the levels are incredibly atmospheric using just simple graphical effects of the time (but cutting edge back then) and the excellent music. Truly this game deserved to be a film, even more than the first game
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins released in North America before MGS and Syphon Filter. It deserves a mention because there were indeed more than two PS1 games that popularized the stealth genre in the late 90s.
2nd game was awesome for the map editor and the boss music repeating over and over because I was a kid and sucked. I eventually learned how to stealth like many others playing these stealth games. I don't have the patience now and the magic is missing now. Nostalgia is a b but the games were so refined for the age.
This game is a masterpiece. I played this back when I was 12. I remember it took me forever to figure out some of the stealth levels like ajir prison with Lian and the agency bio lab level with Gabe!!
I remember first playing this game with my cousins back when it released and have so many awesome memories playing it into the late hours getting stuck on figuring out lvls. As im doing yet another playthrough of the series as of this moment i never realized how many unique concepts way ahead of their time and ingenious workarounds from the hardware made everything come together to well. Games generations later may have cut their teeth on cinematic experience and realistic aesthetics, but none of them ever came close to the grounded and atmospheric moments syphon filter helped pioneer.
All the masterpiece PS1 games need remasters. MGS1, Syphon Filter, Twisted Metal, Time Crisis, OG Tomb Raider, Syphon Filter 2, Silent Hill. All these games deserve full fledged remakes. With 4K graphics, ray tracing, and unlocked framerates. It's time. Some of the greatest games ever made, and they get no love. Sad.
Finished it today on my PS5, and I had the pleasure of playing this game today without ever playing it, so was a completely new experience for me, as I never got hold of this copy in my youth, I only ever played Syphon filter 1 and 3. So yeah it was a very enjoyable experience but I must admit, In my opinion, the 1st and 3rd are better than the 2nd, but not denying it’s still a great game.
Syphon Filter 2 is THE one that got me into the series so deeply. The rest of the series is also good games, but SF2 always have a special place in my heart. Great review, man!
@@joethealternativegamer3935 ohh, it's hard to specify. Music, characters, levels, gameplay, atmosphere, just... all of it. The synergy of everything in this game sucked me in. I believe that SF2 made me a hardcore fan of the whole franchise, tho I admit that some games in the series far from perfect.
@@FadeToBlood Imo Syphon Filter 2 is the best in the series for reasons as he explained. It has the most to offer. The first one is good too but doesn’t offer as much imo. The third one was ok. It’s good enough if you’re a fan. Omega Strain is awful, by far the worst. I stopped after that one.
I remember asking for the first one for my birthday because I didn't even know the sequel existed, and my dad surprised me with this one. There was no such thing as googling when you were stuck at that time, it was such a tough game for a 10-year-old but it was so rewarding when I got through the harder sections. It's also the game that got me in love with cutscenes even though the voice acting was sh*t xD Great memories, and what a great game !
im glad to have had a stepdad who had alrdy owned both the 1st and sequel, god this series was so damn good i own the whole series to this day, i still play it almost once a week, its was my first M-rated/shooter game
Figuring out how to kill the final boss was so satisfying, and remember thinking how creative that was. Also the Colorado Mtns levels with both Gabe and Lian are so good and are my favorites.
The commander on the bridge was my very first "Aha" moment as a kid. But i didnt use the gas grenades, i found the sniper, climbed along the edge of the bridge up to the point where you can get a double headshot on them both. I still remember that mission to this day. Such a great gaming experience figuring that out. And without any guides, youtube walkthroughs or anything like that available
I'm playing through the games this weekend, did not know about the hidden weapon on the fire escape! great videos can't wait for you to make one about the third game!
I was in elementary school and I remember cutting out the ad for the original SF and would keep it in my desk and look at it dreaming for the release date. We had the demo and I would constantly play it.
I remember some epic dialog from the game. Lian, before collecting Gabe off the speeding train: "Gabe, are you ready?". Gabe: "As ready as I'll ever be".
it's really the problem solving that made SF2 feel like such an advancement over the first one. Everything else aside, that's my favorite part about it. Glad you touched on that. Great video!
Without doubt, SF2 has the most badass and evil looking UH-60 Black Hawk ever! that thing gave me chills eachtime it showed in cutscenes and in the levels.
Just finished my first ever playthrough now as an adult and my gosh, 2 and 3 are so far ahead of their time. 2 especially is just a phenomenal game, imo its got to be on a short list of the best games in Playstation history. This deep dive you did is awesome and gave me so much info i didnt know before,thank you
Great game. I played this and the original non stop when I was young. I still own both and the third one and still play em once in awhile. I personally feel the sequel was a huge improvement and the best out of the original trilogy. My favorite sequence in the whole game was the Russia area. Specifically the Club 32 stage. That music just makes it so much cooler and fun to play.
You mention "immersive"...though, not the best game on the console, SF2 is peak PS1 immersion. I'll never forget my first playthrough, and I always enjoy revisiting these games on emulator
It is great seeing these games being talked about in 2021. As I watch, I can hear all the sound effects in my head as the gameplay plays out. I got to assume you will cover the other four games? What about Days Gone? I just got Days Gone, finally, because of the PC release and I stopped SF after Omega Strain. Watching your two videos makes me want to go and play them all, again, plus the two PSP games. That I know, were ported to PS2.
So happy I found your channel man. Going back and watching your old videos. This is my favorite type of content to watch. Your great at this keep it up.
This game absorbed so much of my childhood and I still adore it. The whole trilogy was amazing but 2 here was just masterful and full of exciting moments. One of my proudest achievements I got in this game was taking out Morgan with a hand taser.
@@joethealternativegamer3935 Holy moly you're fast! Oh yeah, just a random challenge I put myself to for no good reason as a kid with too much free time back then. It took MANY hours and M79 deaths, but then it happened. I was perfectly positioned behind a giant vase, Morgan was turning the corner and making his approach. I remember vividly the delay from pressing square to when you actually nip with the taser. I pressed square at the right time, Gabe started the motion, as soon as Morgan spotted me in my hiding spot, he immediately raised his M79 ready to delete me. RIGHT before I heard the dreaded *THUNK* , I heard the cathartic *TSSSSS* . Then the cutscene of Morgan on the ground, this time without any blood. I couldn't believe it.
I loved Syphon filter because they never changed. They kept the same formula for all 3 games. And that’s what I wanted to see at the time. I wanted another syphon filter and that’s what we got in exact terms
When mgsv came out I thought "wow this what modern syphon filter would be" it reminds me a lot to sp, I know most of those ideas has been seen before but the way was executed is what give that sp vive.
I like to think that hitman exists because of Syphon Filter. You can run and gun in hitman as well, although the stakes are higher and the punishments more severe you can play SF like hitman also. With more limited options to goal but still diverse!
@@joethealternativegamer3935 lol You'll laugh at my blunder, but I've been trying to get a ps2 emulator to run smoothly on my laptop let's just say there was major lag. I for some reason thought this title was on ps2! so imagine how happy i was when I installed duck station, and it works flawlessly. I even upscaled which makes it look so much better. I can actually see Gabes nonmoving face.
SF 2 is pretty good without doubt. One is outstanding and 2 is a great continuation, while 3 wasn’t as engaging. I’ve dug out mine and I’m back in PS1 land at SF1! You’ve made me realise how great 2 is! Thanks!
Been running through the series again for the first time in a decade, almost at the end of 1. Can't wait to get to 2 but I do remember the cheaper stealth missions and headshot enemies bogging the gameplay down. Still such great storytelling and presentation in these games.
This is still my favorite PS2 game and one of my favorite games ever. Would love to see a return of these characters and game franchise. We can ignore the PS2 game 🤐...
I might check it out, but I didn't play PS1 shooter for decade... I have beat two SF games on PSP. SF and Socom trilogy on PSP was fun to play, never played Socom on PS2 tho.
I truely believe Uncharted has more similarities from these games than Tomb Raider. On the gunplay alone. It is a very fluid and fast shooting sequences, comparing to the popular cover-shooter TPS of the time (Late 2000's)
@@emulation2369 You underestimate this game. Omega has its cons, but you have to look into it a little deeper to find out there is a lot of pros as well. Sure it's not flawless SF2 and even not SF1, but still, The Omega Strain deserves more attention.
@@joethealternativegamer3935 the 3rd one is also good, but more of the same, also really like, but there is something about the 2nd one that hits it right for me 😌
brings back a lot of good chilhood memories ! I recently played syphon filter 1 and 2 which are available on ps plus premuim and had so much fun ! I really recommend Syphon filter for the new generation of players who are into retro gaming
This game is just different, especially SF2 has its own vibe even similar modern games like ghost recon could’t catch it, maybe because of how dark and serious it is
Time Stamps:
Intro: 00:00
Development: 1:46
Gameplay Discussion: 09:58
Conclusion: 27:35
Syphon Filter 1: ruclips.net/video/-ehbg7LGXxg/видео.html
Syphon Filter 3: ruclips.net/video/P4flWrv-MHQ/видео.html
Syphon Filter The Omega Strain: ruclips.net/video/lU7cOQRuwy8/видео.html
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror: ruclips.net/video/47K9m32gcOs/видео.html
Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow: ruclips.net/video/H1jr28H3fmI/видео.html
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@@Mextlatec maybe at some point! Did you enjoy these games? I think I played one of them when I was younger!
@@joethealternativegamer3935 THANX 4 THIS. IM OLD BUT I GREW UP ON THESE GAMES. U BRING BACK MY CHILDHOOD
@@PIP...33 thank you for watching! :)
Missed "Days Gone", which is technically canonically a syphon filter sequel.
Syphon Filter will always have a special place in my heart. From the iconic openings of Eidetic and 989 studios, to the unique game menu, name and music it was all influential when I was in my youth. Of course who can forget tasing a guy until he starts on fire!
This is one of the best sequels in the history of gaming as far as I'm concerned. I absolutely adore the narrative in this game, I trully believe it's one of the best we've ever had in a stealth action game, not because of how profound or revolutionary it is, but because of the absolutely perfect pacing. It's like playing through a season of a great spy thriller show, the characters keep getting challenged, the stakes keep getting higher, every event flows into the next in a natural manner, and everything culminates in a satisfying finale with a great cliffhanger for the sequel. I like all Syphon Filter games, but I really believe this one is the best by far!
Glad I'm not the only one to see the series like a TV show in storytelling and pacing. Each game feels like a season, especially the PSP games.
Just beat 2 again, first time in 10 or so yrs. It's fantastic. Even the cheaper insta-fail sections are quickly forgotten once the next custscene and set piece arrives. It's one of the best in a dead genre, and I'd say the best in the series. As far as PS1 games go I'd even call it a top 10.
Yeah... This game made Syphon Filter (one) look like a mere "shootout simulation". It took it to the next level, with more intrigue and brain.
@@JohnMatrix-wd4hq That game is boring, imo. Controls are too clunky by todays standards.
Played the whole trilogy back to back last September. It was such a blast. Might make it a yearly thing. My dad got me into it when I was younger and I love him for it 😂
Days gone
I owned all 3 and really loved the first 2. I can't explain why, but 3 just couldn't keep my interest. I felt like shit because I got it as a Christmas gift and never put more than a couple hours into it.
I do entire Medal of Honor series every few years. Mass Effect every couple. Played old COD campaigns quite a bit. Halo...
I loved them back in the day too, and 2 was the best
@@potatos_4_free I guess because the respawning enemies?
I genuinely believe Syphon Filters 1 and 2 are the two most influential stealth games and you can see the influences on not just Splinter Cell but MGS2 and it's sequels
They Def are awesome!
I agree. It was ahead of it’s time. As far as gameplay goes, it blows Metal Gear Solid out of the water. It just doesn’t have nearly the polish and presentation as MGS does. I genuinely think Syphon Filter 1 and 2 are some of the best games on the PS1 though. And my brother and I spent so many hours playing multiplayer and trying to figure out how to unlock all the extra levels. It was surprisingly fun.
@@jamesbrincefield9879 Syphon Filter 2 is a top 5 PS1 game for me. I agree with you completely.
This is IMO; MSG1 is WAY more influential that Syphon Filter both on it's own sequels AND on Splinter Cell. Thief is also more influential than SF for stealth mechanics etc. Both games came out before Syphon Filter.
@@rooneye MGS yeah obviously. But MGS2 and Splinter Cell were influenced by Syphon Filter
I remember that stage where you had to defuse those C4 charges.
If you were seen, the enemy would say something like: "There's Logan... blow the bridge now". Then you would fail the mission.
However, if you were seen AFTER all the charges were defused, there would be the following dialog:
"There's Logan... blow the bridge now!"
"I can't... the charges are dead".
I remember feeling such bliss at seeing the enemy fail, and react to my efforts to thwart their plans. I guess this game builds a lot of emotion on playing Good against Evil.
I remember that part too, I think that was when Logan was escaping the Rocky Mountains
@@Jeremy-mu6cd That's exactly it. I remember having to take out two guys at once, with a silent, well-placed gas grenade.
@@Jeremy-mu6cd Yes, I'm pretty sure there were four charges placed under the bridge, that each had to be defused without detection. There used to be a couple of guards on those lower steel girders as well, who should not be allowed to see you.
Playing Final Fantasy VII and Syphon Filter 2 all through the night are some of my fondest childhood memories.
:)
this game came out when i was 4 years old and i've always had the faint memory of trekking through the snow mountains at the beginning, insane nostalgia hit finding the game again after two decades.
:)
I love how you explained those moments of satisfaction when you figure out how to complete an objective and those "ahh, thats how you do it" moments. As a kid who played syphon filter 1 and 2 I can relate to your comments. I also wanted to add that the game let you have these much needed breather spots as it was a quite action packed and heart pumping game.. i was around 8-10 y.o at the time of these games and boy finishing them as a kid felt like a massive accomplishment. Will forever be one of my all time favourite games.
Thanks! I was trying to do these games justice! There’s a lack of in depth videos on RUclips for them
We need a remake! NOW!
A remake would have state of the art graphics, more intercuts and probably be nowhere as good or engaging. The charm of SF for PS1 is that it’s so good you forget the limitations and shortcomings of the technology of it’s time.
@@KRAZEEIZATION This is true although if they remade it I'd definitely buy it and play it.
@@KRAZEEIZATION remake it from the ground up it can be amazing
It would be awesome if they combine the first 3 games into one overarching story.
@@jman102791 or total dog ass
I was 24 when this came out in 2000 ans was hooked! Me and my roomate played until the wee hours of the morning. I still think the graphics are amazing, in a retro, cartoony way. But the storyline was so sophisticated
Yea I love this old look as well!
That. Incredible. Train mission. I still remember getting the demo disc that had that mission, the Spiderman get to the bank mission and the Matt Hoffman BMX demo
I had that same DEMO!! AND THE LEVEL ENDS ON The DEMO ONCE YOU REACH THE PLATFORM
This game was the highlight of my childhood, but only now did I realize that all the levels took place at night! 😅
My absolute childhood in the first two games! My dad took my PS1 to the local car boot sale and got some dodgy bloke to install a mod chip. He was also selling copy games at 5 quid a pop. Still can't believe I got half way through the second game when I was only 5/6 years old.
I could never get that far as a kid lol
One of my all time favorite games. The C-130 crash site with the music and burning flames is one of the greatest action levels in history, its too badass.
The boss at the Plane crash Level WAS INTENSE AND DEATH DEFYINGG ‼️‼️‼️
Almost all the levels are incredibly atmospheric using just simple graphical effects of the time (but cutting edge back then) and the excellent music. Truly this game deserved to be a film, even more than the first game
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins released in North America before MGS and Syphon Filter. It deserves a mention because there were indeed more than two PS1 games that popularized the stealth genre in the late 90s.
2nd game was awesome for the map editor and the boss music repeating over and over because I was a kid and sucked. I eventually learned how to stealth like many others playing these stealth games. I don't have the patience now and the magic is missing now. Nostalgia is a b but the games were so refined for the age.
It's such a good gaming series and they really need to bring it back. Gabe and Lian are awesome!
Agreed! Now is the perfect time!
Metal Jesus is here comrades 🤘🇦🇴
What about teresa
I always and still think LIAN WAS SOOOO SEXXY 🌹🌹🌹
Teresa VOICE WAS SEXY TOO
This game is a masterpiece. I played this back when I was 12. I remember it took me forever to figure out some of the stealth levels like ajir prison with Lian and the agency bio lab level with Gabe!!
It’s still great!!!
Spent countless hours playing this game with my dad when I was a kid.
:)
I remember first playing this game with my cousins back when it released and have so many awesome memories playing it into the late hours getting stuck on figuring out lvls.
As im doing yet another playthrough of the series as of this moment i never realized how many unique concepts way ahead of their time and ingenious workarounds from the hardware made everything come together to well. Games generations later may have cut their teeth on cinematic experience and realistic aesthetics, but none of them ever came close to the grounded and atmospheric moments syphon filter helped pioneer.
And SF doesn’t get enough credit!
All the masterpiece PS1 games need remasters. MGS1, Syphon Filter, Twisted Metal, Time Crisis, OG Tomb Raider, Syphon Filter 2, Silent Hill. All these games deserve full fledged remakes. With 4K graphics, ray tracing, and unlocked framerates. It's time. Some of the greatest games ever made, and they get no love. Sad.
I completely agree! I’d love to see Sony bake these into ps plus, get one classic game a month! Many still play great
Finished it today on my PS5, and I had the pleasure of playing this game today without ever playing it, so was a completely new experience for me, as I never got hold of this copy in my youth, I only ever played Syphon filter 1 and 3. So yeah it was a very enjoyable experience but I must admit, In my opinion, the 1st and 3rd are better than the 2nd, but not denying it’s still a great game.
I played so much of the versus mode in this game with my father, still got all the maps memorized (and the grenade launcher spawns)
0:55 Hey don't taze CDC agents, they're on your side!
Syphon Filter 2 is THE one that got me into the series so deeply. The rest of the series is also good games, but SF2 always have a special place in my heart. Great review, man!
Thank you! What was it specifically about this one that sucked you in!?
@@joethealternativegamer3935 ohh, it's hard to specify. Music, characters, levels, gameplay, atmosphere, just... all of it. The synergy of everything in this game sucked me in. I believe that SF2 made me a hardcore fan of the whole franchise, tho I admit that some games in the series far from perfect.
Awesome:)
Been digging the 2nd which one is the best in the series in general though?
@@FadeToBlood Imo Syphon Filter 2 is the best in the series for reasons as he explained. It has the most to offer. The first one is good too but doesn’t offer as much imo. The third one was ok. It’s good enough if you’re a fan. Omega Strain is awful, by far the worst. I stopped after that one.
1999 man. Twisted Metal. Syphon Filter, Mortal Kombat 4, Spiderman, Tomba 2, Megaman X, Alundra, Hogs Of War, Rayman 2, Lego Racers, Crash 3 and CTR, holy hell what a time.
😁
I remember asking for the first one for my birthday because I didn't even know the sequel existed, and my dad surprised me with this one. There was no such thing as googling when you were stuck at that time, it was such a tough game for a 10-year-old but it was so rewarding when I got through the harder sections. It's also the game that got me in love with cutscenes even though the voice acting was sh*t xD Great memories, and what a great game !
1:15, hearing that intro sound, why did I suddenly felt so sad. maybe im too old..
Still has the best taser in all of gaming. Man I miss this franchise today.
Would like to see a remaster or remake for the trilogy.
Great series!
It would be cool, but instead we just get a lazy Playstation Plus port with hideous achievements!
@@tartrazine5 and they've added 2 waiting for 3
Sony putting SF1 and 3 and not 2 on the PSP/Vita was genius, who wants to watch The Empire Strikes Back anyway.
Sony confuses me when it comes to the treatment of their great history
im glad to have had a stepdad who had alrdy owned both the 1st and sequel, god this series was so damn good i own the whole series to this day, i still play it almost once a week, its was my first M-rated/shooter game
The intro with Logan running over the containers. Nostalgic
And awesome!
Figuring out how to kill the final boss was so satisfying, and remember thinking how creative that was. Also the Colorado Mtns levels with both Gabe and Lian are so good and are my favorites.
Chance go brrr
The commander on the bridge was my very first "Aha" moment as a kid. But i didnt use the gas grenades, i found the sniper, climbed along the edge of the bridge up to the point where you can get a double headshot on them both. I still remember that mission to this day. Such a great gaming experience figuring that out. And without any guides, youtube walkthroughs or anything like that available
First game I ever played and I'm sitting here 20 years later replaying it
Awesome
Same
Nice work. Had to pop on here after playing 1 on ps5 for some nostalgia. Can't wait for this to be released on ps4/5
Thank you :)
It’s coming !
I'm playing through the games this weekend, did not know about the hidden weapon on the fire escape! great videos can't wait for you to make one about the third game!
That sounds like a great weekend! And a video on the third is on the way!
I was in elementary school and I remember cutting out the ad for the original SF and would keep it in my desk and look at it dreaming for the release date. We had the demo and I would constantly play it.
I remember some epic dialog from the game.
Lian, before collecting Gabe off the speeding train: "Gabe, are you ready?".
Gabe: "As ready as I'll ever be".
it's really the problem solving that made SF2 feel like such an advancement over the first one. Everything else aside, that's my favorite part about it. Glad you touched on that. Great video!
Thank you :)
It is amazing how that design holds up so well! The game makes you feel like a badass!
Without doubt, SF2 has the most badass and evil looking UH-60 Black Hawk ever! that thing gave me chills eachtime it showed in cutscenes and in the levels.
Just finished my first ever playthrough now as an adult and my gosh, 2 and 3 are so far ahead of their time. 2 especially is just a phenomenal game, imo its got to be on a short list of the best games in Playstation history.
This deep dive you did is awesome and gave me so much info i didnt know before,thank you
Great game. I played this and the original non stop when I was young. I still own both and the third one and still play em once in awhile. I personally feel the sequel was a huge improvement and the best out of the original trilogy. My favorite sequence in the whole game was the Russia area. Specifically the Club 32 stage. That music just makes it so much cooler and fun to play.
You mention "immersive"...though, not the best game on the console, SF2 is peak PS1 immersion. I'll never forget my first playthrough, and I always enjoy revisiting these games on emulator
The first mission was so awesome, gabe and his buds trying to survive on the mountains. Also the expo center dressed as a Ninja
The amount of times my older brother and I had to go online to look up the hints to get past certain missions, especially the mountain bridge mission.
Syphon Filter 1-2 singlehandedly got me into stealth/action shooters for a lifetime. Full stop
You know!
It is great seeing these games being talked about in 2021. As I watch, I can hear all the sound effects in my head as the gameplay plays out. I got to assume you will cover the other four games? What about Days Gone? I just got Days Gone, finally, because of the PC release and I stopped SF after Omega Strain. Watching your two videos makes me want to go and play them all, again, plus the two PSP games. That I know, were ported to PS2.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! My plan is to eventually cover all the SF entries and do a proper retrospective on Days Gone.
So happy I found your channel man. Going back and watching your old videos. This is my favorite type of content to watch. Your great at this keep it up.
Thank you! And I’ll keep going :)
This game absorbed so much of my childhood and I still adore it. The whole trilogy was amazing but 2 here was just masterful and full of exciting moments.
One of my proudest achievements I got in this game was taking out Morgan with a hand taser.
That is impressive!!
@@joethealternativegamer3935 Holy moly you're fast!
Oh yeah, just a random challenge I put myself to for no good reason as a kid with too much free time back then. It took MANY hours and M79 deaths, but then it happened. I was perfectly positioned behind a giant vase, Morgan was turning the corner and making his approach. I remember vividly the delay from pressing square to when you actually nip with the taser. I pressed square at the right time, Gabe started the motion, as soon as Morgan spotted me in my hiding spot, he immediately raised his M79 ready to delete me. RIGHT before I heard the dreaded *THUNK* , I heard the cathartic *TSSSSS* . Then the cutscene of Morgan on the ground, this time without any blood.
I couldn't believe it.
@@winlover37 lol they should make a trophy out of that!
@@joethealternativegamer3935 Hell yeah they should! I really hope we get full blown remasters someday.
@@winlover37 maybe! Or a sequel!
we need to have that sony work in remake to syphon filter 1, 2 and 3.
i need and i wait for this since most 20 years
I’d prefer a sequel!
I loved Syphon filter because they never changed. They kept the same formula for all 3 games. And that’s what I wanted to see at the time. I wanted another syphon filter and that’s what we got in exact terms
My favorite in the series! Great review man!
On Lian’s sneaking mission on the base, I always jumped and hung onto the trucks edge instead of ran alongside lol
Yea someone else told me that! I had no idea!
When mgsv came out I thought "wow this what modern syphon filter would be" it reminds me a lot to sp, I know most of those ideas has been seen before but the way was executed is what give that sp vive.
You definitely got my like and sub. This game was a definite Diamond among rocks that was just overlooked
Thank you :)
I am gonna cover each game in the series!
Can't wait!!!!
I like to think that hitman exists because of Syphon Filter. You can run and gun in hitman as well, although the stakes are higher and the punishments more severe you can play SF like hitman also. With more limited options to goal but still diverse!
I love both of them
@@joethealternativegamer3935 lol You'll laugh at my blunder, but I've been trying to get a ps2 emulator to run smoothly on my laptop let's just say there was major lag. I for some reason thought this title was on ps2! so imagine how happy i was when I installed duck station, and it works flawlessly. I even upscaled which makes it look so much better. I can actually see Gabes nonmoving face.
One of the best games ever made.
Yes!
8:20 it's crazy cause I always felt like the train wasn't actually moving as a kid
Gabe Logan be too cool kickin open them doors mann 😂😂 and then they be givin him his lil angles 😂😂 shit hard though
Played this one and omega strain more then any others in the series. Loved them both.
Currently working on Omega Strain :)
@@joethealternativegamer3935 nice, can't wait for that one :)
I remember playing the multiplayer game with my High School friends.
Syphon filter 2 was my first introduction to the series
What an introduction!!
I need to start this game, I just beat the first game, and brought back memories with my dad and brother.
Awesome stuff!
I played every Syphon Filter, including the 2 for PSP and I loved them all except Omega strain, which just was not the same for me.
Agreed!
Please do sf3 and omega strain. Many hours of my childhood was spent playing this series
I will! Omega will probably not be for a while because of how big it is. But I do plan on covering the entire series :)
Trash compared to 1&2
SF 2 is pretty good without doubt. One is outstanding and 2 is a great continuation, while 3 wasn’t as engaging. I’ve dug out mine and I’m back in PS1 land at SF1!
You’ve made me realise how great 2 is! Thanks!
I had the syphon filter demo disk way back when. I played the hell out of it and rented that game any chance i could.
Good life :)
Been running through the series again for the first time in a decade, almost at the end of 1. Can't wait to get to 2 but I do remember the cheaper stealth missions and headshot enemies bogging the gameplay down. Still such great storytelling and presentation in these games.
Sony should really bring it back!
I remember these clear as day, I'm debating on playing them after I do my far cry play through (I'm playing 6 now)
I used to absolutely own my friends in the multiplayer. It was a ton of fun.
This is still my favorite PS2 game and one of my favorite games ever. Would love to see a return of these characters and game franchise. We can ignore the PS2 game 🤐...
I might check it out, but I didn't play PS1 shooter for decade... I have beat two SF games on PSP. SF and Socom trilogy on PSP was fun to play, never played Socom on PS2 tho.
I love Dark Mirror! What a great psp game
The prison part is my favorite part of the game. I still have this and the first game on my playstation.
I truely believe Uncharted has more similarities from these games than Tomb Raider. On the gunplay alone. It is a very fluid and fast shooting sequences, comparing to the popular cover-shooter TPS of the time (Late 2000's)
Good points!
The soundtrack gives me early Unreal Tournament vibes
Loved syphon filter omega strain on ps2.
What did you love about it!?
@@joethealternativegamer3935 the only thing that comes to mind is character customization maybe... The rest of the game was just forgettable...
@@emulation2369 You underestimate this game. Omega has its cons, but you have to look into it a little deeper to find out there is a lot of pros as well. Sure it's not flawless SF2 and even not SF1, but still, The Omega Strain deserves more attention.
Completely forgot that was a thing.
Oh no, that game killed the franchise.
We will get a remaster one day :)
That be great!
Can you do a review of Winback? This game has always reminded me of that
I do wanna look at that one!
Love this game.
It’s awesome!
I beat this game so many times as a kid
I must be the only person who likes the voice acting unironically. IMO it just simply works
You’re not! Many of us prefer OG Gabe!
Part 2 minimized the puzzle platforming. Also no more rolling underneath doors or shooting switches to activate them.
This was my favorite out of the series awesome story line and action and the levels where not that difficult compared to the 1st and the others
This is my favourite spy game as a kid didn't have a 64
this game is my child hood Brah . best SYPHON FILTER i play MORGAN Level was harder for a bit .
Man I loved this game back on the PSX... is there any way I can play this again on PC or new consoles?
My fav in the series, nonsensical plot, but great story set pieces and gameplay.
I finished the game dozens of times back in the day, it was huge.
It is awesome! Yea I hear that this is many people’s favorite!
@@joethealternativegamer3935 the 3rd one is also good, but more of the same, also really like, but there is something about the 2nd one that hits it right for me 😌
We all have those games :)
2 supposed to be less punishing but I found it more challenging than the first by alot.😂 Especially bio escape lab.
Bio Lab Escape definitely was the hardest level in the game. That’s that one mission I don’t like even after playing it for the hundredth time.
brings back a lot of good chilhood memories ! I recently played syphon filter 1 and 2 which are available on ps plus premuim and had so much fun ! I really recommend Syphon filter for the new generation of players who are into retro gaming
They are great!
Was one of my favourite games as a kid
This game is just different, especially SF2 has its own vibe even similar modern games like ghost recon could’t catch it, maybe because of how dark and serious it is
The Ps1 trilogy was and is something special
10:47 His wife always did say he was hot.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The screams always kill me lol
I loved those both so much
Good video! Very Interesting! 👍🏻
Thank you :)
This game was better than MGS for me and my buddies in high school
I hope someone makes a mod for syphon filter one day where we will be able to play online just like Tomb Raider TRLE multiplayer
THE BEST GAME EVER!!
It is amazing!
SF2 was my favorite game of the series.
Another quality content :)
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