Syndicate
Syndicate, released in 1993 by Electronic Arts, is a gritty real-time tactical game set in a cyberpunk future where corporations rule the world through violence and espionage. Developed by Bullfrog Productions, the game places players at the head of a global megacorporation, commanding a team of cyborg agents to expand their influence and eliminate rival syndicates.The gameplay blends strategy and action as players outfit their agents with advanced weapons, cybernetic upgrades, and experimental technology. Missions range from assassinations and hostage rescues to large-scale urban warfare, all set in detailed isometric cityscapes filled with civilians, police, and enemy agents.
Syndicate is praised for its dark atmosphere, open-ended mission design, and emergent gameplay, allowing players to approach objectives with brute force or stealth. Its cyberpunk aesthetic, innovative AI, and morally ambiguous narrative make it a standout title of the 90s, influencing the tactical and dystopian genres for years to come.
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Series: Syndicate
Tags: Cyberpunk, Isometric, Tactical
Played: 492 times in the last 12 months
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Tip: Press Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode
Quick tips — new to MS-DOS games?
- Click inside the game to give it keyboard/mouse focus.
- Ctrl + F10 — release or re-capture the mouse cursor.
- Saving varies by game — look for Save in the in-game menu (Esc or F1), or try F5 / F7.
- Some games use passwords instead of saves — note it down!
- Controls are often shown on the game's intro or title screen — don't skip them.
- 🖥️ CRT filter is on by default for that authentic monitor look. Toggle it with Alt+F7 or the CRT: ON/OFF button in the bottom-right corner of the game. Your preference is remembered.
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Syndicate controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Left click on the map | Move the selected agent or group there |
| Right click | Fire the armed weapon at the pointer |
| Left click on a weapon in the agent's inventory | Arm it |
| Left click on a dropped weapon | Pick it up |
| Left click on a vehicle | Get in, then click a road to drive |
| Left click on a drug-level bar | Set the agent's adrenaline, perception or intelligence |
| Group button | Give orders to all agents at once |
| Mouse to the screen edge | Scroll the view |
| Both mouse buttons together | Panic mode – all drug levels to maximum |
Syndicate cheats & tips
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| Type one of these as your company name on the Configure Company screen | |
| ROB A BANK | $100,000,000 to spend |
| NUK THEM | Any territory can be attacked |
| TO THE TOP | Both of the above |
| COOPER TEAM | The money, every territory and all weapons |
| WATCH THE CLOCK | Time runs faster, so research finishes sooner |
| DO IT AGAIN | Completed missions can be played again |
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