- London, 1868. In the heart of the Industrial Revolution, lead your underworld organization and grow your influence to fight those who exploit the less privileged in the name of.
- Syndicate is a re-imagination of the classic 1993 Syndicate game – a cyber punk FPS set in a dystopian world where large Syndicate s rule and Business is War. You may want to check out more Mac applications, such as Sandvox, FeedForAll or AmphetaDesk, which might be related to Syndicate.
An article by Edge magazine, dated December 4, 2009, and titled 'The Making Of: Syndicate' features interviews with several developers of Syndicate. Among other things, it is revealed that the game was initially developed as a multiplayer game. The developers built and tested it as a network game first.
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Read Full DescriptionSyndicate is an outstanding, incredibly atmospheric action-strategy game by Bullfrog, one of the best of its kind.
The game is set in a bleak future where 'Syndicates' control the world. You're a young executive in a small European based syndicate, you must perform a series of tasks to subdue the major population centres one by one until you have driven the forces of the rival corporations out of their final strongholds.
What makes Syndicate stand out from other real-time strategy games is the combination great gameplay and unmatched immersion that never gets boring. The game mixes elements of business management, strategy and action into one very addicting package. Missions are carried out by up to four agents, any or all of whom can be controlled by you through use of the 'CHIP' technology. Each agent has his or her own stats, which can be improved via implementing cybernetic attachments, which in turn must be researched using funds you collect from winning a mission.
One of the game's best feature is the ability to adjust the stats of your agents. Since they are not real humans but cyborgs, the agents' Intelligence, Perception, and Adrenalin levels can be artificially boosted by drugs at any time to suit your tactics. You will often boost an agent's attribute to the level you prefer, and then leave him to fend for himself - the agent will then react with pinpoint accuracy to any threats, and run away if necessary. Of course, as with real-life drugs, there is a downside. After a sustained period of exposure to the drug, the body's tolerance increases, and the net effect of the drug increases - more is needed to achieve the same effects as before (diminishing marginal utility, one might say). This simulation of drug addiction is very well implemented, and adds a great dimension to gameplay.
Although most of the missions are of the 'kill all enemies' type, there are many different objectives that keep the game afresh: you will subdue the local resistance, capture VIPs, or even use a persuadertron on someone. Speaking of persuadertron: this is a good example of how unique and deepSyndicate is. Not quite a weapon, the persuadertron allows you to persuade others to your side-- anyone falling under the influence of the persuadertron will follow the agent who carries it, powerless to resist. Normal citizens can be 'persuaded' instantly, while guards, police and members of opposing syndicates require that a number of civilians are persuaded first before the persuadertron will work on them.
Played from a excellent isometric pseudo 3D perspective, Syndicate was a graphic tour de force for its time. Busy streets are filled pedestrians, vehicles and enemy agents. Digital street signs advertise the latest products as your agents battle it out with the forces of the enemy beneath. Buildings can be entered, cars driven around (and used to splatter enemies), and occasional parts of the environment can be ignited.
With incredible atmosphere, solid gameplay, and high replayability, Syndicate is Peter Molyneux' masterpiece and one of the best games ever made. A must-have, especially for all cyberpunk fans. Two thumbs up, way up!
Review By HOTUD
Syndicate has an addon available: Syndicate: American Revolt, don't miss it!
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Comments and reviews
Tron2018-08-300 point
Why can't i play neopets games on mac os x 10. Syndicate..classical franchise..persuador..help me minigun.:)
golimar2017-10-21-1 point DOS version
I had a weird problem: music working but not audio. In DosBox I changed audio from sb16 to sb1, and also IRQ 7, and both work now
EvilBetty2017-03-250 point DOS version
Awesome ! great game, it's so cool to retrieve it !
morpheus2016-04-102 points
thanx!!!I1ts my favourite!!
longDADDYlegy2k2016-01-292 points DOS version
the original syndicate, a masterpiece from
back in the day..very easy to play and highly
addictive, I bought *syndicate wars* years later
but gave up on it, it just was too hard to control
my agents.it was like bullfrog re-invented the wheel
when they DIDN'T have to, there was nothing wrong
with the goddamn wheel..what a shame.
love the original.
Ashley2015-05-201 point DOS version
Awesome gameplay
CHEATMASTER2014-07-080 point DOS version
CALL YOURSELF COOPERTEAM YOU GET BEST WEAPONS
cesc12014-04-240 point DOS version
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CYBER PUNK AT ITS BEST!
Andronicus2014-02-02-1 point DOS version
Ur GREAT !!!!!!
Leonida2014-01-281 point DOS version
thanks
tony-gee2014-01-192 points DOS version
Been a long time! Can't wait :D
vcorp2013-11-150 point DOS version
use dosbox to get it working ^^
Niame2013-10-181 point DOS version
@jay synd.exe
I haven't played this in over a decade and I remember typing that into dos so many times YIKES thats kinda scary.. (in a good way)
downloading now.. cant wait to play this game! nostalgia rocks!!
t-ganga2013-09-300 point DOS version
hanging to play this game for many years
Name your folder and select it to add it to your Games Library.Once you have multiple games folders you can move games between them. Select the Steam menu at the top and select Settings. Select Downloads and Steam Library Folders from the center. Steam game directory mac. Select Add Library Folder and point it to your new games location. If you have added an extra drive to fit more games, you can add your new folder to the new drive and move games between them.
DOSBox FTW2013-09-24-1 point DOS version
Use DOSBox to play under just about any OS (including Win7, Mac OS, Linux, etc)
Talos2013-09-08-1 point DOS version
I also can not get this amazing game to work on Windows 7 which is a shame as this is one of my faves from my youth.
honestfi2013-08-180 point DOS version
Couldn't get it to work on Windows 7
jay2013-08-14-3 points DOS version
I'm stuck! Please help, which file starts the game???
Ju2013-06-280 point DOS version
Hi
Tobbe2013-06-221 point DOS version
I spent many nights playing Syndicate 1995 - 2000
DDA19752012-12-160 point DOS version
Amazing old game
Tq2012-08-271 point DOS version
This game is brilliant , i spent a lot of time playing it on amiga,
Huhn2012-01-220 point DOS version
Huhuh
Computerdad2011-04-170 point DOS version
This game is very good, you need to plan a strategy and complete the mission to pass levels, good game
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- Year:1993
- Publisher:Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Developer:Bullfrog Productions, Ltd.
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