The controls have not changed from the original game. Gabe is very easy to maneuver and can dive into corners, avoid probing searchlights and scale imposing walls with ease. Because the controls are basic, they are also easy to master, making the game very entertaining. Perhaps the best feature of Syphon Filter 2 is the new two-player mode. The player who kills the other wins the match.
Syphon filter is gory.
Like many action movies and video games, the goal is to stop the bad guy at all costs even if that means killing the bad guy. The game can be disturbing. Due to the war-like casualty rates, it has been rated Mature. Because being a secret agent is cool to almost everyone, Syphon Filter appeals to people in all age ranges. Diving out of planes, rolling behind rocks for cover and sneaking up behind an unsuspecting foot soldier makes Syphon Filter a great escape from everyday life.