Syndicate reboot (video game)

[Neil]

Demo (Xbox & PS3) out - http://www.ea.com/syndicate/1/demo Thoughts?

[EvilNed]

No PC?

[Eyebiter]

The original Syndicate will be on GOG.com (Good old games) this Thursday http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/syndicate

[Neil]

No PC? Later this month I think!?

[CoinReturn]

After playing the demo for a couple days, I'm pretty damn impressed. To me, it feels like a slower, more methodical Left 4 Dead with a hell of a lot more upgrade options. Even after tackling the same level a dozen times or more, it's still a challenge each runthrough, which is probably my favorite aspect. The weapons feel meaty and powerful, and apparently Starbreeze is using the same sound design as heard in Battlefield 3. My main gripe is that I don't think many players realize that healing your teammates is the key to victory, as I've been in a down-but-not-out state while my squad ignore me more than a handful of times. I had no interest or any real knowledge of this game before the demo, but it's now on my must-buy list. I'd figured it was going to be another by the numbers shooter. Highly recommended if you're looking for a FPS with a few cool twists.

[Neil]

After playing the demo for a couple days, I'm pretty damn impressed. To me, it feels like a slower, more methodical Left 4 Dead with a hell of a lot more upgrade options. Even after tackling the same level a dozen times or more, it's still a challenge each runthrough, which is probably my favorite aspect. The weapons feel meaty and powerful, and apparently Starbreeze is using the same sound design as heard in Battlefield 3. My main gripe is that I don't think many players realize that healing your teammates is the key to victory, as I've been in a down-but-not-out state while my squad ignore me more than a handful of times. I had no interest or any real knowledge of this game before the demo, but it's now on my must-buy list. I'd figured it was going to be another by the numbers shooter. Highly recommended if you're looking for a FPS with a few cool twists. So the basic gameplay is 4 people vs an AI controlled level? Like campaign mode in Left 4 Dead?

[CoinReturn]

Yeah, at least from the level I played. I think there is a singleplayer campaign, too. There are a few miniboss-like sergeants sprinkled throughout the level, which have extra shields and pursue you and your team more aggressively. At the end of the stage you have to beat a guy equipped with a minigun. What makes it fun though is trying to distract him while your team hacks his shields, or vice versa. Makes for some very dynamic, challenging gameplay.

[Neil]

Reviews seem to suggest mediocre - http://www.destructoid.com/review-sy...e-222216.phtml

[CoinReturn]

It's sitting at 75 on metacritic, isn't that generally considered good? http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-...critic-reviews Giant Bomb even gave it a 5/5.