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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Strategy
Syndicate
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Strategy |
| Developer | Bullfrog |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Syndicate |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts, Syndicate arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and strategy elements.
It is part of the Syndicate series. The series also appears on other systems with Syndicate Wars (PS1) and Syndicate (Sega CD). Bullfrog also made Populous, Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods and Theme Park for the Genesis.
Syndicate is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Syndicate is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Syndicate cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
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Syndicate walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Syndicate.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Syndicate FAQ
Who made Syndicate?
It was developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Syndicate multiplayer?
No. Syndicate is a single-player game.
How long does Syndicate take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Syndicate typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Syndicate on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.