Monday, July 4, 2016

No Nonsense Review: Syphon Filter 2 PS1

The original 2 disc monster on the PS1. I know it's fans are going to argue with me on this point. Although the game plays great, with lots of hidden items. Really I didn't know there were that many until I found a walkthrough. The game has a hard time trying to figure out how difficult it really should be. Oh sure you get a great story, multiple environments, stealth missions, some great end level bosses. But what annoyed me the most, was the cheap shots the game took at you. Really sometimes your just walking along, not seeing anyone and before you know it your dead. I got so annoyed with that I had to use a cheat device. Then there is this one boss, 1st one in the game all it does it take head shots. Really when it's back was turned.

You can tell what a mixed bag this game is, when the next to final boss battle is far better battle than the final boss itself. What do I exactly mean, in the next to last battle your fighting a very realist battle with whatever you both can pick up as the playing field is very level. In fact this is the best boss battle in the entire game, one I feel the game should of ended upon. On the other hand the final boss battle is and I am not joking. That boss is invincible, and it has unlimited shots. In fact the only way to beat, is have it walk in to the rear blades of a helicopter which sits at the center of the stage. I still say worse final boss battle ever!!! And how you beat it without a cheat device is beyond me.