Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror combines a potent mix of riveting storylines with intricate gameplay that includes fierce melee attacks, brand new target lock and precision aiming systems, target and vision enhancements for day and night tactical operations, and high-tech weaponry. Together, they create a
portable interactive entertainment experience that delivers an immersive
single-player and online multiplayer experience utilizing both Ad Hoc and
Infrastructure connectivity, and featuring four types of wireless multiplayer
gameplay modes. Players are given a variety of choices allowing for the
creation of unique gameplay, including three difficulty modes that monitor and
adjust to skill level. Multiple control layouts also permit gamers to choose
precision aiming at all times or enable the player to select a more classic
style controller for easy play and target lock shooting.

Besides providing various choices in difficulty modes and control scheme
layouts, other new gameplay elements have been introduced to the series in
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror. These include universal ammunition crates to
replenish the arsenal for any weapon that is currently equipped, and snap-to-
wall mechanics where players can maintain stealth when they choose, all while
lining up shots before risking exposure to enemy fire. Syphon Filter: Dark
Mirror's realistic look is attributed to a multitude of technologies,
including "rag doll physics" where Gabe and enemies react realistically to
blast damage and other types of attacks, highly detailed texture and dirt maps
and improved goggle effects. Character models are built with detail and
realism and feature animations for covert moves, knife kills and contextual
specific scenarios. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror also features GameShare,
allowing users to share a dedicated single-player level of the game with other
PSP users who don't already own the game.