Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror [IGN review]

Thanks a lot for taking time to post the controls ! Sounds like the developers put a lot of thoughts into offering various controls adapted to handhelds.

 

Damn!! This game will be brought fast.

 

I received it this evening, and played with the training missions.

1) Graphics :
Incredible. A little bit of aliasing is the only flaw I was able to find : models are very well done and animated, lightning is pretty good, level geometry is decent, and the texturing work is jaw-dropping. I've certainly seen (and even bought ) PS2 games with worse graphics...

What's also excellent is how the developers optimized loading times, very short for the platform. It streams quite a lot, though, so we will have to see if this has a large effect on the battery life.

2) Gameplay :
Controls are solid, thanks to the combination of a target lock mechanism and manual aiming. Moving is pretty easy too, as is selecting weaponry. I have only done the training, so I can't comment yet on difficulty, gameplay variety...

3) Others :
Nice job on the vision filters, and the variety of gadgets seems to be pretty decent. Sound effects are good, but pretty generic so far. Menus are a bit bland, but feel appropriate.

Since I also got Oblivion on the 360, I probably won't play Syphon Filter a lot over the weekend, but I'll definitely play more next week on my way to work...

 

Battery life is piss poor for the online, but as for the single it's about 5-6 hours verus 2 for online.

 

I picked Syphon Filter up on the GDC trip and it's pretty damn good for a handheld title. The controls could use a bit of rethinking, but there are three different control schemes to choose from so it's not that big a deal.

Also picked up Exit, PQ and Daxter. All very, very good in my opinion. A very good month or so for the PSP.

 

I think he meant just for the online. I thought the controls were perfect giving the lack of extra stick. I want daxter but... i want a long game.