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  • youvalss
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    • Feb 2007
    • 16601

    #16
    Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

    I was just watching the gameplay video (haven't heard about this game until now, though I know there was an older one with the same name - years ago).

    The gameplay video looks good to me. I just wish the graphics for everything were as good as the gun graphics. Guns look great!
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    • Flawless
      Bang-bang! Down-down!
      • Mar 2004
      • 16780

      #17
      Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

      The co-op demo didn't sell me, but there's potential. The mechanics are solid, and it looks like there's quite a bit of depth with the chip upgrades and weapon research. The gun sounds and animations are great. The HUD is really busy though. I wish I could try the single player out, which is much more story driven and has looked good in videos. This demo doesn't have that Starbreeze quality to it. Of course that studio is completely different than the one that worked on Riddick and The Darkness, so this turning out not so great, sadly, wouldn't be surprising.
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      • Sandman42
        Hall Of Fame
        • Aug 2004
        • 15186

        #18
        Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

        It felt alright to me. I do like the cyberpunk setting even if it does make it feel similar to Deus Ex. I do agree that the HUD has a ton going on though and not in a good way. Off my radar for the time being with plenty of other releases this month.
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        • ExtremeGamer
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          • Jul 2002
          • 35299

          #19
          Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

          I loved the demo, but was so confused at the beginning. Got with 3 other guys and it was a blast. Had a Left 4 Dead meets Rainbow Six's terrorist hunt to it. Love that the only online is 4 player co-op.

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          • bkrich83
            Has Been
            • Jul 2002
            • 71582

            #20
            Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

            They made The Syndicate in to a shooter? Pass.
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            • Flawless
              Bang-bang! Down-down!
              • Mar 2004
              • 16780

              #21
              Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

              <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TIANYfqwbv4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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              • Flawless
                Bang-bang! Down-down!
                • Mar 2004
                • 16780

                #22
                Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                Jeff from Giant Bomb:

                Anyway, I'm working on getting a Syndicate review done. Probably won't have it until tomorrow, but the short version is that I like it lots.
                Go Noles!!! >>----->

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                • mrprice33
                  Just some guy
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 5986

                  #23
                  Starbreeze can do no wrong in my eyes. I'd be shocked if this wasn't really good.

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                  • Doormat
                    The Champ Is Here
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 2338

                    #24
                    Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                    Looks like I'll be picking this game up in a few hours along with Asura's Wrath... heard bad reviews about both so far but oh well
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                    • shon
                      Me?
                      • Jul 2003
                      • 503

                      #25
                      Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                      Just bought the game on Amazon and downloading now through Origin hopefully it will get done before I have to go to bed.
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                      • DickDalewood
                        All Star
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 6263

                        #26
                        Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                        7.5 from IGN http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1219077p1.html

                        I normally don't agree with all the crazy comments below, but I do find it odd how games like MW consistantly score so high, despite a "lack" of innovation, then a game like this scores so low because of the same critique.

                        I'll be curious to see the other reviews, but I still think this looks pretty interesting.

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                        • Cyros
                          ULTRAAAA!!!!
                          • Jun 2003
                          • 12628

                          #27
                          Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                          Originally posted by Flawless
                          Jeff from Giant Bomb:


                          He must have really liked it a lot. 5/5 stars.

                          Syndicate gives you a great set of tools that make shooting at the world around you a lot of fun whether you're playing alone or with a team.


                          I had an outstanding time with Syndicate and really took to the game's cooperative mode in a way that I really didn't expect. The teamwork required there is just enough to get you angry when someone's letting the side down, but not so much that you'll have to organize and coordinate every little move. Rushing into a room full of enemy corporate scum and mowing them all down as they scramble for cover makes you feel invincible due to your own skill at playing the game, rather than some sort of overpowering ability or story reason that puts you above all. The smart players will rise to the challenge and feel like they've been appropriately rewarded for their prowess. The campaign gives you a great look at an interesting world, though its abrupt, too-clean ending feels out of place. It's a somewhat disappointing reward for an otherwise exciting adventure that puts a terrific and fun spin on first-person shooting.
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                          • Doormat
                            The Champ Is Here
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 2338

                            #28
                            Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                            So I played a bit of the game (since I like playing every game I get on the first day instead of beating 1 first then moving to the other) and I must say this reminds me a BIT of Bulletstorm but futuristic and of course more action. Co Op is kinda fun but honestly I don't see myself holding on to this game for a whole year.

                            I DO recommend it by the way
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                            • shon
                              Me?
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 503

                              #29
                              Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                              I was able to get around the Release Date check by changing my proxy and got to play about 30 minutes last night.

                              I do like the art style and the guns sound really good. When you zoom in it turns the gun a little sideways which did throw me off a couple of times. There are some brutal melee killing moves that I was able to pull off a couple of times.
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                              • youvalss
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                                • Feb 2007
                                • 16601

                                #30
                                Re: Syndicate (360/PS3/PC)

                                Does the gun always turn sideways while zooming? Or is there more than one zoom-in view? I've seen that sideways turn on gameplay videos, and I'm not a big fan of it.
                                My Specs:

                                ZX Spectrum
                                CPU: Z80 @ 3.5 MHz
                                GPU: Monochrome display
                                RAM: 48 KB
                                OS: Sinclair BASIC

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