It's the gameplay that really manages to hold things together. Sony made a few changes so it feels right at home on the PS2 pad. Selecting different goggles and weapons are a snap, thanks to directional presses on the D-pad. Melee attacks and reloading are easier this time around, rather than fiddling with the slightly complicated PSP functions. Those who feel lost can always go through the game's comprehensive tutorial mode to walk them through all the functions in an effective -- and somewhat humorous – manner.
Unfortunately, the game lacks the PSP version's multiplayer mode. Going up against others in AdHoc and Infrastructure makes Dark Mirror one of the better games for the PSP, one that players could return to for hours on end well after completing the campaign. Its omission cheapens the PS2 game's value, making it more of a rental than a purchase.
Though for $30, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 owners alike should still consider adding Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror to their game libraries. The solid gameplay and mostly satisfactory presentation keep this Mirror from cracking under pressure.
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