Syphon filter came as a twist in the gaming world when it was released in 1991. During those days all the games were made on the background of superhuman abilities but the fresh approach of Syphon filter with a pint of reality boosted the spirits of people playing games. Syphon filter is set on the backdrop of government agents trying to bring down few anti-social elements whose ultimate aim is to bring the world to its knees with the invention of a Bio-weapon.
Syphon filter’s story is based on two government agents named Gabe Logan and Lian Xing, who were given the task of investigation. The lab is situated in Costa Rica and is rumored to have been producing a biological virus. This virus in Syphon Filter: Shadow is known to be deadly and have no cure. This virus is named as the “Syphon Filter”. There is an attempt to propagate this Bio-weapon by a terrorist named Erich Rhoemer, to bring down the world under his feet. Attempts by Gabe and Lian to infiltrate the laboratory cost them the life of a federal agent. The terrorist detonate the facility and escape adding the pressure to the agents. After days of their escape the terrorists threaten to destroy the capital city of Washington D.C if their demands are not met at the earliest. And now it is the turn of these agents to bring down the terrorists and make this world a safe place to live in.
After 8 years of conquering people in the gaming world, the title has been eclipsed by other titles including the Dark Mirror which was appreciated for its sharper visuals, multi player, multi level options. The theme of Syphon Filter very much resembles today’s world with terrorism topping the headlines of daily newspapers .After the success of Syphon Filter many games of the same genre was introduced to woo people and many eventually turned out to be successful. So what are you waiting for? Go get your hands on the Syphon Filter game series and be a part of the journey of the agents, Gabe Logan and Lian Xing and help them save the earth.
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