Syphon Filter 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide

Beginning with an understanding of the changing mission objective and parameter systems, and working through the control system and various targeting modes, this book gives the reader a firm grasp on the requirements for winning this spectacular game. The "Weapons and Gadgets" section includes complete descriptions of each weapon including pros and cons where applicable.

But it is in the "Walkthrough" section that this book really shines. Each walk-through starts with a review of the mission briefing and a complete list of all mission objectives and parameters. Also listed are the secrets found on that level. What follows are perhaps the most comprehensive walk-throughs ever published. Detailed maps and an incredible number of screenshots explain every puzzle, checkpoint, and choice during the game with both visual cues and accompanying text. Where and when required, weapons are suggested and strategies are discussed and dissected.

The book ends with a brief description on two-player modes and strategies and includes a few cheats as well as an explanation of how to unlock different two-player arenas and characters by finding secrets scattered throughout the game. Prima Publishing has done a thorough job unlocking the mysteries and providing the know-how needed to attain mastery of Syphon Filter 2. --Robert D. Gately