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Syndicate Wars
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Bullfrog |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Syndicate |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Syndicate Wars is a strategy game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts. It blends strategy and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Syndicate series. The series also appears on other systems with Syndicate (Genesis) and Syndicate (Sega CD). Bullfrog also made Theme Park for the PS1.
Syndicate Wars supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Syndicate Wars is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Syndicate Wars cheats & codes
19 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Gun Energy (Mission 1) | 80164762
0400 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Shield (Mission 1) | 8016474E
0400 |
| Weapon Modifier (Mission 1) | 30164765
00?? |
| Infinite Gun Energy (Mission 2) | 801674A6
0400 |
| Infinite Shield (Mission 2) | 80167492
0400 |
| Weapon Modifier (Mission 2) | 301674A9
00?? |
Syndicate Wars walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Syndicate Wars FAQ
When did Syndicate Wars come out on the PS1?
Syndicate Wars was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Syndicate Wars?
It was developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Syndicate Wars multiplayer?
Yes. Syndicate Wars supports up to 4 players.
How long does Syndicate Wars take to play?
As a strategy game, Syndicate Wars typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Syndicate Wars 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.