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Sega CD · Shoot 'em Up / Strategy
Syndicate
| System | Sega CD |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Strategy |
| Developer | Bullfrog Productions |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Syndicate |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Sega CD, Syndicate is a shoot 'em up developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts. It blends shoot 'em up and strategy elements.
Among the 15 Sega CD shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Syndicate series. The series also appears on other systems with Syndicate Wars (PS1) and Syndicate (Genesis). Bullfrog Productions also made Theme Park for the Sega CD.
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 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 Sega CD games today
Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.
Syndicate FAQ
Who made Syndicate?
It was developed by Bullfrog Productions 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.