Synapse

Synapse

July 4, 2023

Action PlayStation 5

A DEADLY STATE OF MIND Dual-wield brutal firepower and surging telekinesis in the ultimate mind-breaking VR action shooter. Unleash your inner anti-hero and invade the twisted subconscious of a notorious enemy of the state. From the award-winning team behind Fracked, Phantom: Covert Ops and Far Cry VR: Dive into Insanity …

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Critic Reviews (25)

Adam Byrne PlayStation Universe Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Synapse is a confident outing that offers some of the most compelling moment-to-moment gameplay available on PSVR2. And while it may feel a little samey over its three-run duration, there&s;s little doubting that what&s;s here is worth the price of …"

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Adam Cook God is a Geek Jul 2023
80.0 /100

"Synapse is a successful roguelike that makes you feel stronger with each run, and while it won&s;t blow you away, it&s;s a fun time and makes great use of the PSVR2 features."

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Adam Ryan WellPlayed Jul 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

30.0

"Combining smooth gunplay and god-like telekinetic abilities, Synapse is a stylish roguelite shooter that more than deserves to be labelled as a PSVR 2 must-buy."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2023
80.0 /100

"Synapse is one of my favourite games for PSVR2 so far thanks to its frantic shooting gameplay and spot-on telekinesis mechanic."

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Bobby Pashalidis Console Creatures Jul 2023
80.0 /100

"Synapse showcases the power of the mind, delivering an immersive VR experience that challenges your skills and intellect."

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Chris Boers XGN.nl Jul 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Synapse is the new standard for VR FPS. thanks to teh clever use of force feedback and eye tracking, you feel like you&s;re inside the action. The combination of eye tracking and telekinesis is simply delightful and this is the …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

64.0

"Synapse is a phenomenal VR game, bringing striking visuals, meaningful progression and true power fantasy together to craft a game that&s;s begging for one more go. It stands as an immediate must-buy for PSVR2 owners."

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Gabriele Ferrara Everyeye.it Jul 2023
80.0 /100

"With its vibrant splashes of colour and excellent use of eye tracking in the management of telekinesis, Synapse stands out as one of the productions that make the most of the potential and peculiar features of PlayStation VR 2."

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Synapse is a superb shooter that uses the PSVR2s capabilities to the fullest extent possible."

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Graham Banas Push Square Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Mechanically, Synapse is incredible, but the breadth of content is another story. This feels like a proof of concept for a full experience, once the amount of content can match the level of gameplay."

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Ian Higton Eurogamer Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

74.0

"Limited enemies and environments don&s;t hamper some of the best VR blasting out there."

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Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho PSX Brasil Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

55.0

"Synapse is a roguelite shooter with an interesting idea, but without much depth. With the aim of repeating the areas to become stronger and more agile, in addition to a simple plot, Synapse is worth checking out for its fun …"

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Jake Steinberg GameXplain Jul 2023
80.0 /100
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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Jul 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Synapse is an intense shooter that imbues you with heroic powers. Each run in this addictive rogue-lite is exhilarating. The gunplay and telekinesis perfectly combine and allows you to experiment with the mechanics. Due to the upgrade system, you progressively …"

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Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Jul 2023
60.0 /100

"Synapse is one of the first games to showcase what VR on a home console can be. It&s;s fast-paced, inventive, and visually stunning. Sadly, it&s;s not much more than that, as the repetitive gameplay can&s;t keep up with the technical …"

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Kieron Verbrugge WellPlayed Jul 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"Somewhat short, but oh-so-sweet, Synapse is an unflinching thrill ride of a shooter with an intoxicating one-more-go structure and unmatched badassery in its dual-wielding telekinetic shooter action. It&s;s more than just a great showpiece for the PS VR2&s;s capabilities – …"

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Krystle Lim Gamer Social Club Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

68.0

"It is a game with an amazing foundation, an excellent usage of the PSVR2’s features, and really fun gameplay, and it leave me wanting more. It was all too brief. I am definitely looking forward to whatever nDreams decides to …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Synapse is a VR action game that offers an intriguing concept and a story that combines Heart of Darkness with Inception. The result is not bad, but it doesn&s;t achieve the promised revolution in the genre. The game lags primarily …"

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

25.0

"Synapse’s roguelite elements are too light, but it’s a well-designed shooter that empowers players in ways only a VR game can. Developer nDreams has taken PSVR2’s eye-tracking and adaptive triggers and built them into the game’s mechanics without turning them …"

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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"A beautiful and exquisitely violent ballet of gunfire and telekinesis, that feels incredible to play but lacks the challenge or variety for long term play."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Jul 2023
80.0 /100

"While its unique visual style – and even the action – can eventually become a little repetitive, it’s hard not to be impressed with what Synapse offers. It’s particularly fun in short bursts, and so it’s handy that you can …"

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Sam Aberdeen Nexus Hub Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Synapse makes good use of virtual reality and the DualSense controller through its mind-bending action and distinct visuals but repetition sets in far too quickly."

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Synapse is visually striking and fun to play, a standout in the PSVR2 library. nDreams has packed Control-like action into the Sony headset, making for an exciting game. The repetitive action might bother some, but it remains one of the …"

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Tomas Franzese DualShockers Jul 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

40.0

"Synapse is a flashy PlayStation VR2 exclusive roguelite that gets too repetitive for its own good."

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Tyler Nethers Gaming Age Jul 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

38.0

"The most important thing with a VR game like this (and really, any game in general) is how fun it ends up being, and Synapse is a freaking blast. I enjoyed everything about this game, and it is another must-have …"

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