September 18, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment
America Centers The Crosshairs on PS2 With Syphon Filter Dark Mirror
Award Winning PSP Title
Infiltrates PS2 With A Blend of Up-Rezed Graphics, Expanded Controls, and Unique
Mix of Stealth and Run & Gun Gameplay
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc. (SCEA) announced today the release of Syphon Filter(R): Dark Mirror,
available throughout North America for the PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system. Developed by SCEA’s Bend Studio, the team behind the
highly acclaimed Syphon Filter(R) franchise, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror began as
an award winning title for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) System, SCEA has
demonstrated it’s commitment to PlayStation 2 by bringing this great experience
to PlayStation fans. Shipping just two weeks before the series’ sixth
installment, Syphon Filter(R): Logan’s Shadow, hits PSP systems across the
nation, players can assume the role of Gabe Logan both at home and on the road
this fall.
"Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is a
story-driven, intense action adventure that we are very excited to share with
PlayStation 2 owners. The control configurations for Dark Mirror are a natural
fit for PlayStation 2. With the addition of the second analog stick, players
have even more ability to control Gabe Logan," said John Garvin, Creative
Director, Bend Studios. "We adjusted the textures and character models so they
uphold the quality of a PlayStation 2 game on the consumer’s televisions and are
very happy with the results."
In Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror,
players take on the identity of Gabe Logan, a highly-trained Precision Strike
Operative, commanding a black box military agency that legally doesn’t exist and
answers to no one. As Logan, players must take down Red Section, a deadly para-military
group, attempting to steal Project Dark Mirror, a classified government project.
In a deep and engaging storyline, the player learns secrets and mysteries about
Gabe’s past never before mentioned in the Syphon Filter series. Logan uses all
his skill and weapons, including the ability to take down multiple targets
simultaneously using any tactic in his arsenal. Vision enhancements allow
players to track enemy movements, both visual and invisible, in complete stealth
before deciding how to takedown and eliminate enemies with target lock or
precision aiming.
Featuring high tech gadgets,
weaponry, and snap-to-wall mechanics, players have the opportunity to maintain
stealth when they choose, while lining up shots before risking exposure to enemy
fire. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror’s realistic look is attributed to a multitude
of technologies, including "rag-doll physics" where Gabe and enemies react
realistically to blast damage and other types of attacks, highly detailed
texture and dirt maps and improved goggle effects. With textures and character
models smoothed and remodeled specifically for PlayStation 2 and utilizing full
progressive scan, the detail, realism and feature animations Syphon Filter: Dark
Mirror maintains the visual standards of a PlayStation 2 game. The independent
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
"T" for "Teen."
