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Syphon Filter

Gabriel Logan, one of the government's top covert agents, must neutralize the terrorists that threaten Washington D.C. and destroy a biological weapon that has been built to end the lives of millions of innocent people. Syphon Filter is an action game played from the 3rd person. Players take the role of Gabiel Logan as well as other CBDC agents. To successfully complete the mission, players must utilize each of the character's skills accordingly. Logan is able to kneel, crouch, walk, roll, climb, jump and run to meet his objectives. The action unfolds over thirteen missions that are chock full of dangers, hazards and puzzles.

Genre: Action
Year: 1999
Developer: Eidetic, Inc
Publisher: 989 Studios
Players: 1

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Achievements

50 achievements · 430 total points

Asphalt Assault Complete "Georgia Street".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Asphalt Assault Complete "Georgia Street" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Underground Devastation Complete "Subway Park".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Underground Devastation Complete "Subway Park" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Terror on the Tracks Complete "Main Subway Line".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Terror on the Tracks Complete "Main Subway Line" on Hard mode.
10 pts
At the Center of Combat Complete "Washington Park".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Center of Combat Complete "Washington Park" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Brisk Bomb Squad Complete "Washington Park" within 10 minutes and without failing.
10 pts
Emerging from the Flames Complete "Freedom Memorial".
5 pts
Covert Expert Emerges from the Flames Complete "Freedom Memorial" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Art of the Unseen Complete "Expo Reception".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Art of the Unseen Complete "Expo Reception" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Blown to Bones Complete "Expo Center Dinorama".
5 pts
Covert Expert Blown to Bones Complete "Expo Center Dinorama" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Exponential Abilities Complete either "Expo Reception" or "Expo Center Dinorama" on Hard mode without failing. Restart from menu.
10 pts
Amongst the Artillery Complete "Rhoemer's Base".
5 pts
Covert Expert Amongst the Artillery Complete "Rhoemer's Base" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Going Up... In Flames Complete "Base Bunker".
5 pts
Covert Expert Goes Up... In Flames Complete "Base Bunker" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Khaos in Kazakhstan Complete either "Rhoemer's Base" or "Base Bunker" on Hard mode without failing. Restart from menu.
10 pts
No Operative Left Be-Hind Complete "Base Tower".
5 pts
Covert Expert: No Operative Left Be-Hind Complete "Base Tower" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Explosive Exit Complete "Base Escape".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Explosive Exit Complete "Base Escape" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Emergency Evacuation Complete "Base Escape" within 2 minutes and without using failing. Restart from menu.
10 pts
The Healer Makes Headway Complete "Rhoemer's Stronghold".
5 pts
Covert Expert Makes Headway Complete "Rhoemer's Stronghold" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Destined for the Depths Complete "Stronghold Lower Level".
5 pts
Covert Expert: Destined for the Depths Complete "Stronghold Lower Level" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Cure for Syphon Complete either "Rhoemer's Stronghold" or "Stronghold Lower Level" on Hard mode without failing. Restart from menu.
10 pts
True Evil Lurks Below Complete "Stronghold Catacombs".
5 pts
Covert Expert: True Evil Lurks Below Complete "Stronghold Catacombs" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Dash Through Darkness Complete "Stronghold Catacombs" within 12 minutes and without using any restarts.
10 pts
Horrid Storage Complete "PHARCOM Warehouses".
5 pts
Covert Expert in Horrid Storage Complete "PHARCOM Warehouses" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Strength of a Super Soldier Complete "PHARCOM Elite Guards".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Strength of a Super Soldier Complete "PHARCOM Elite Guards" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Bring Out Your Dead Complete either "PHARCOM Warehouses" or "PHARCOM Elite Guards" on Hard mode without failing.
10 pts
Searing Distress Complete "Warehouse 76".
5 pts
Covert Expert's Searing Distress Complete "Warehouse 76" on Hard mode.
10 pts
With Only a Singe Complete "Warehouse 76" within 4 minutes and without using failing. Restart from menu.
10 pts
Soldier in Soil Complete "Silo Access Tunnels".
5 pts
Covert Expert: Soldier in Soil Complete "Silo Access Tunnels" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Prison of Darkness Complete "Tunnel Blackout".
5 pts
Covert Expert in the Prison of Darkness Complete "Tunnel Blackout" on Hard mode.
10 pts
Under-Ground Control Complete either "Silo Access Tunnels" or "Tunnel Blackout" on Hard mode without failing.
25 pts
Climactic Quarantine Complete "Missile Silo" and beat the game.
5 pts
Covert Expert's Climactic Quarantine Complete "Missile Silo" and beat the game on Hard mode.
10 pts
Stop That Rocket! Complete "Missile Silo" within 10 minutes and without failing.
25 pts

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Syphon Filter frequently asked questions

How do I play Syphon Filter online with a friend?

Syphon Filter (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Syphon Filter on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Syphon Filter in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Syphon Filter netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Syphon Filter have achievements?

Yes, Syphon Filter has 50 achievements worth 430 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Syphon Filter for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Syphon Filter on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.