description Syphon Filter Overview
Syphon Filter, released in 1999, is a third-person shooter developed by Eidetic and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game follows U.S. agents Gabriel “Gabe” Logan and Lian Xing as they pursue a German terrorist on assignment for the United States government. It marked the debut of the Syphon Filter franchise.
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info Syphon Filter Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
help Syphon Filter FAQ
Why is Gabriel Logan chasing Erich Rhoemer in Syphon Filter?
Gabe Logan and Lian Xing discover that terrorist Erich Rhoemer intends to weaponize the Syphon Filter virus. Their pursuit moves through locations including Washington, D.C., and Kazakhstan while exposing corruption within the Agency.
Does Syphon Filter play more like Metal Gear Solid or a conventional shooter?
It combines third-person gunplay with stealth, letting Gabe use weapons such as a silenced pistol, sniper rifle, and famously brutal air taser. Compared with 1998's Metal Gear Solid, Syphon Filter generally emphasizes firefights and mission objectives more heavily.
Can Syphon Filter be played on hardware newer than the original PlayStation?
The original game was released for PlayStation in 1999 and later became available through Sony's digital classics catalog. It has also appeared on modern PlayStation consoles through the PlayStation Plus Classics collection.
Which game continues the story after Syphon Filter's ending?
Syphon Filter 2 directly continues Gabe and Lian's fight against the Agency and the virus conspiracy. Sony released that sequel for the original PlayStation in 2000.
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