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Cardinal Syn
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Kronos Digital Entertainment |
| Publisher | 989 Studios |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment and published by 989 Studios, Cardinal Syn arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a fighting game.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
Kronos Digital Entertainment also made Criticom for the PS1.
Cardinal Syn supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Cardinal Syn is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Cardinal Syn cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy P1 + P2 | 801946AA
3C00 |
|---|---|
| 1 Hit Death P1 + P2 | 801946BC
0000 |
| P2 no rounds won | 801EE9B4
0000 |
| 1 Round won for P1 | 801EE97C
0001 |
| P1 Costume Modifier | 801EE994
000? |
| P2 Costume Modifier | 801EE9CC
000? |
Cardinal Syn walkthroughs & guides
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Cardinal Syn FAQ
When did Cardinal Syn come out on the PS1?
Cardinal Syn was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Cardinal Syn?
It was developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment and published by 989 Studios.
Is Cardinal Syn multiplayer?
Yes. Cardinal Syn supports up to 2 players.
How long does Cardinal Syn take to play?
As a fighting game, Cardinal Syn 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 Cardinal Syn 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.