We asked Scott Nichols to review shooter Syndicate. He acquiesced. Playing Syndicate proved a positive experience for Nichols, and his witty prose and salient observations will enlighten and amuse our readers. If you're curious as to the quality of this video game, now is your opportunity to find out how it rates.

Here is a sample of the review:

"Many games focus on their single-player campaign with multiplayer seemingly tacked on as an afterthought simply because it’s expected. Syndicate is the inverse of that trend. While Syndicate’s sense of atmosphere leads to rare shining moments, they are thwarted at every turn by a stilted storyline, unlikable characters, and numerous pacing issues that make the experience difficult enjoy. The co-op, however, surpasses almost anything else available in the genre. Does that make Syndicate a successful reboot? Despite reservations, I would have to say yes. The prospect of a fully co-op Syndicate 2 is too tantalizing to say otherwise."

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