Anyone else ever play Syndicate? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Irishsean · 10-22-2004, 05:29 AM

Excellent game by Bullfrog. I think its the first strategy type squad based game I ever played, very deep storyline as well as new ideas for character control, ie. modifying the amounts of chemicals in their brain and letting them handle themselves, or individually controlling them. I haven't seen a game like it since.

jakewesier · 10-22-2004, 05:59 AM

Yeah that was a great game. I worked hard at that one for a while. Then I found the cheat code and I took the best weapons out on the 1st mission for a laugh and blew up half the buildings with 1 shot lol!

Yeah but it was a fun game, it looked good for when it was made, interesting plot and fun game play. Reminded me of Xcom

10-22-2004, 06:08 AM

Now that was a cool game, if I could find a copy now, I think it would still be pretty playable. Rather than Xcom, it reminded me a little of a game called Cannon Fodder (the left-click=walk-to, right-click=fire at controls do anyway) which if I remember correctly was made by a couple of guys who's software company was Sensible Software? Anyway, Syndicate - definate thumbs up!!

mercury-hg · 10-22-2004, 07:41 AM

wow, xcom and syndicate... wow

think i might have to check abondonware for them

Schwan · 10-22-2004, 10:39 AM

Funny thing - I never really caught on. For some strange reason I just didn't enjoy it as much as my friends at the time - mind you, it was a long time ago. I dunno, maybe it was the real-time factor, not so common in these days. Did I mention I feel old?

/Transport Tycoon buff

Spartak · 10-22-2004, 11:54 AM

Syndicate was an outstanding game, I even clocked it once.

Syndicate Wars on the other hand was kinda crap.

Scipio · 10-22-2004, 01:01 PM

Get it here:

http://www.abandonia.com/game.php?genre=strategy&ID=90

Silvy · 10-22-2004, 01:35 PM

Man, that brings back memories!
Syndicate was lot's of fun.

The graphics were extremely good at the time, and I still remember exactly how the "selected" sound went

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Originally Posted by Scipio

Get it here:

http://www.abandonia.com/game.php?genre=strategy&ID=90

If anyone can get it to work on win2k, please share your experiences...

-Ever- · 10-22-2004, 02:23 PM

Man I remember that game. I was just 10 when I was playing it when it came out on my friend's brothers' sick PowerMac.

Myst was released the same year. (1993)

hirosada · 10-22-2004, 04:36 PM

Oh wow, time to bust out the old p3 650 notebook for that gem. I hated how the Gaus Gun was the end all weapon, but everything else about the game was golden. I can't believe how old that game is.. so yeah I feel old.. *sigh* but I'll be 25 which means less money wasted on insurance.

Jesus Pimp · 10-22-2004, 05:36 PM

I consider the original Syndicate one of the best games ever made.

Irishsean · 10-22-2004, 05:51 PM

How come games like this aren't made anymore? I haven't seen squad based tactics games since this or Xcom...

heyal256 · 10-22-2004, 05:52 PM

Wow.... Syndicate. I loved that game along with the other Bullfrog games from that time period, Themepark and Populous....

Talk about bringing up old memories.

I still want a sequel to syndicate to be made dammit. (syndicate wars was basically the same thing so it doesn't count)

yodatreat · 10-22-2004, 06:01 PM

Wow, thanks for the link. I actually have some sort of old SB16 bundle CD floating around with Syndicate, Ultima 8, Strike Commander and something else floating around the house, but the download will be much handier. When I wasn't playing DooM it was Syndicate or Mechwarrior 2 on the old 486/33. Good times.

DJMala · 10-22-2004, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishsean

How come games like this aren't made anymore? I haven't seen squad based tactics games since this or Xcom...

I don't know of any recent, good realtime squad-based tactical games like Syndicate. For turn-based games, though, check out Jagged Alliance 2 (older, but just got reissued in a mega gold edition), and Silent Storm. It's not the most common genre, but good games are still out there if you know where to look.

Kadath · 10-24-2004, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Silvy

If anyone can get it to work on win2k, please share your experiences...

Could you use DOSBox? God, I loved Syndicate. I would love to see it redone in the way SC2 has been.

Irishsean · 10-24-2004, 07:13 AM

The Jagged alliance games were good, but didn't keep my attention the way syndicate did. It was the first game I ever got really drawn into so far I would lose track of time. More than once I would get interrupted by my mom calling me for school after I played all night without realizing it.

djflish · 10-24-2004, 01:58 PM

I'm still playing it now!
I downloaded an Amiga emulator for old times sake, and this is one of my all time fave games. A timeless classic

Strelich · 10-24-2004, 09:51 PM

Genuine, patented classic. I still have memories from the last time I played it through. I didn't get through American Revolt, not past the first three levels or so. As difficulty goes, the fact that in the very first level if you don't hump it to safe ground an air strike kills you in the first ten seconds sums how much they kicked it up in the add-on.

Oh, but I always enjoyed *persuading* people to take up arms, that's for sure.

superiorrain · 10-25-2004, 07:34 AM

Syndicate, the beauty that was that game, a true masterpiece.

Another excellent game was frontier elite 2, though i can't get it to work on XP, this saddens me. If any one knows then please share this information so i can enjoy it once again.

nukeu666 · 10-25-2004, 09:35 AM

i really liked the game but never could figure out what to do in it

for playing it in win2k....use VDMsound and/or DOSbox

Kadath · 10-25-2004, 02:44 PM

nukeu666 -- I know how to use DOSBox, but I pulled down VDMSound and I'm not sure how to use both at the same time. I can't run DosBox with VDMSound, and running the Syndicate main.exe doesn't work, as I expected.

10-22-2004, 05:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Irishsean edited for content Location: Austin, TX	Anyone else ever play Syndicate? Excellent game by Bullfrog. I think its the first strategy type squad based game I ever played, very deep storyline as well as new ideas for character control, ie. modifying the amounts of chemicals in their brain and letting them handle themselves, or individually controlling them. I haven't seen a game like it since. __________________ There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances. Leon Trotsky

10-22-2004, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spartak Bang bang Location: New Zealand	Syndicate was an outstanding game, I even clocked it once. Syndicate Wars on the other hand was kinda crap. __________________ I can read your mind... looking at you... I can read your mind...

10-22-2004, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scipio Mencken Location: College	Get it here: http://www.abandonia.com/game.php?genre=strategy&ID=90 __________________ "Erections lasting more than 4 hours, though rare, require immediate medical attention."

10-22-2004, 02:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Man I remember that game. I was just 10 when I was playing it when it came out on my friend's brothers' sick PowerMac. Myst was released the same year. (1993) __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses-- Last edited by -Ever-; 10-22-2004 at 02:30 PM..

10-22-2004, 05:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	I consider the original Syndicate one of the best games ever made. __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

10-22-2004, 05:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
jakewesier Tilted Location: Nova Scotia	Yeah that was a great game. I worked hard at that one for a while. Then I found the cheat code and I took the best weapons out on the 1st mission for a laugh and blew up half the buildings with 1 shot lol! Yeah but it was a fun game, it looked good for when it was made, interesting plot and fun game play. Reminded me of Xcom

10-22-2004, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
zen_tom Guest	Now that was a cool game, if I could find a copy now, I think it would still be pretty playable. Rather than Xcom, it reminded me a little of a game called Cannon Fodder (the left-click=walk-to, right-click=fire at controls do anyway) which if I remember correctly was made by a couple of guys who's software company was Sensible Software? Anyway, Syndicate - definate thumbs up!!

10-22-2004, 07:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
mercury-hg Psycho Location: U of MD	wow, xcom and syndicate... wow think i might have to check abondonware for them

10-22-2004, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Schwan A boy and his dog Location: EU!	Funny thing - I never really caught on. For some strange reason I just didn't enjoy it as much as my friends at the time - mind you, it was a long time ago. I dunno, maybe it was the real-time factor, not so common in these days. Did I mention I feel old? /Transport Tycoon buff

10-22-2004, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
hirosada Tilted Location: Washington	Oh wow, time to bust out the old p3 650 notebook for that gem. I hated how the Gaus Gun was the end all weapon, but everything else about the game was golden. I can't believe how old that game is.. so yeah I feel old.. sigh but I'll be 25 which means less money wasted on insurance.

10-22-2004, 05:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Irishsean edited for content Location: Austin, TX	How come games like this aren't made anymore? I haven't seen squad based tactics games since this or Xcom... __________________ There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances. Leon Trotsky Last edited by Irishsean; 10-22-2004 at 06:24 PM..

10-22-2004, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
heyal256 Not so great lurker Location: NY	Wow.... Syndicate. I loved that game along with the other Bullfrog games from that time period, Themepark and Populous.... Talk about bringing up old memories. I still want a sequel to syndicate to be made dammit. (syndicate wars was basically the same thing so it doesn't count)

10-22-2004, 06:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
yodatreat Upright	Wow, thanks for the link. I actually have some sort of old SB16 bundle CD floating around with Syndicate, Ultima 8, Strike Commander and something else floating around the house, but the download will be much handier. When I wasn't playing DooM it was Syndicate or Mechwarrior 2 on the old 486/33. Good times.

10-24-2004, 07:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
Irishsean edited for content Location: Austin, TX	The Jagged alliance games were good, but didn't keep my attention the way syndicate did. It was the first game I ever got really drawn into so far I would lose track of time. More than once I would get interrupted by my mom calling me for school after I played all night without realizing it. __________________ There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances. Leon Trotsky

10-24-2004, 01:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
djflish The Mighty Boosh Location: I mostly come out at night, mostly...	I'm still playing it now! I downloaded an Amiga emulator for old times sake, and this is one of my all time fave games. A timeless classic __________________ Europes two great narcotics, Alcohol and Christianity. I know which one I prefer.

10-24-2004, 09:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
Strelich occasional iconoclast Location: Flushing, MI	Genuine, patented classic. I still have memories from the last time I played it through. I didn't get through American Revolt, not past the first three levels or so. As difficulty goes, the fact that in the very first level if you don't hump it to safe ground an air strike kills you in the first ten seconds sums how much they kicked it up in the add-on. Oh, but I always enjoyed persuading people to take up arms, that's for sure. __________________ ----- Monty this seems strange to me. The movies had that movie thing, but nonsense has a welcome ring and heroes don't come easy.

10-25-2004, 07:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
superiorrain Psycho Location: London	Syndicate, the beauty that was that game, a true masterpiece. Another excellent game was frontier elite 2, though i can't get it to work on XP, this saddens me. If any one knows then please share this information so i can enjoy it once again. __________________ "The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke

10-25-2004, 09:35 AM	#21 (permalink)
nukeu666 Junkie Location: India	i really liked the game but never could figure out what to do in it for playing it in win2k....use VDMsound and/or DOSbox __________________ Why did the Comp. Engineer get X-mas and Halloween mixed up? Because Oct(31) == Dec(25)

10-25-2004, 02:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	nukeu666 -- I know how to use DOSBox, but I pulled down VDMSound and I'm not sure how to use both at the same time. I can't run DosBox with VDMSound, and running the Syndicate main.exe doesn't work, as I expected. __________________ it's quiet in here