Syndicate
About the Game
Syndicate is a reboot of the Bullfrog strategy series franchise from the nineties. Unlike the original games where the focus was on tactical management of a shooter squad, this version is a first-person shooter set in the same universe but without strategy elements. The game takes place in 2069 in a world that is ruled by syndicates following the invention of a neural chip implant that gives users direct access to a dataverse network without the use of electronic devices.
Story & Setting
The events of this first mission set in motion the storyline for the rest of the game, filled with espionage, betrayal, brutal murders and the opposition of unchipped civilians who are deemed terrorists.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players take command of Miles Kilo, an agent of the Eurocorp syndicate. The game is played from a first-person perspective and Kilo can carry two weapons at a time, along with grenades. The gameplay includes a cover system and health regenerates automatically over time. Multiplayer is available through an online four-player cooperative mode in a separate campaign based on missions from the singleplayer game. Players earn experience points through kills, healing squad members, and completing objectives.
Standout Features
- He has a new prototype chip and is sent out on a mission to test the abilities.
- He can slow down time and activate x-ray vision.
- At the start of the game one of the three available classes is chosen, with further customization through power and weapon loadouts.
- The collected points can be spent to update the main chip through a tech tree and unlock additional breach powers, unlock weapon improvements such as reload times, recoil, capacity ... and a tech tree for abilities more closely tied to the chosen class.
Modes & Ways to Play
There is no competitive multiplayer mode.
Player support includes Co-Op and 2-4 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Due to this technical revolution, the world has been divided between chipped and unchipped people, where the latter refuse and oppose the advancement.
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
