After the success of games like007 GoldeneyeandMetal Gear Solid,putting players in the shoes of a superspy with mechanics that favored stealth and careful planning instead of running and gunning,Syphon Filterlaunched as an exclusive on the PS1 that focused on stealth and action in equal measure. The 1999 classic deserves its place in history as one of the best in the genre along withSplinter CellandMetal Gear.
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Syphon Filterwas created by the same team that worked onDays Gone, and thanks toPlayStation Plus Premium, players can replay this classic on their PS4 and PS4. Its control system is a little antiquated by today’s standards and will take some getting used to, but it’s a solid game with good production values for its day and a good early look at the stealth genre when it was at its peak in the late 90s and early 00s.
How To Save In Syphon Filter
Saving The Game On PS1
On the original PlayStation, save games relied on the player having a functional memory card inserted into the slot. Many games, includingSyphon Filter,would only save the game after a level or a mission was complete.Syphon Filtercan also beunforgiving on the original platform, as the checkpoint system didn’t implement the system’s memory card. So those playing on PS1 will have to rely on the game’s built-in save system at the end of every level.
Saving The Game On PS4/PS5
Like all PlayStation Plus PS1 gamesrunning the PS4 and PS5,Syphon Filterrelies on emulation to get the game running.This comes with certain advantages like changingthe aspect ratio in the settings, a rewind system, and of course, being able to save anywhere in the game. The game will autosave at the end of each mission. However, to save the game anywhere during the mission, one has to use the following instructions:
Press the Options button on the PlayStation controller.
Saving On The PS1 Classic
Syphon Filteris one of the included games on thePS1 Classic console. It uses a similar save system to the original PS1 by relying on a memory card block system. Even though the mini console uses emulation, it doesn’t have the same features as the PS4/PS5. However, hitting reset or powering off at any point in the game will meanthe PS1 Classic autosaves the player’s progress. This means one can continue their progress by simplyselecting the Resume PointoptionunderneathSyphon Filter’stitle on the selection wheel.
Syphon Filteris available now for the PS1, PS1 Classic Mini Console, PS4, and PS5 via PlayStation Plus Premium.
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