Syndicate: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Syndicate, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | MS-DOS | Mac | 3DO | Jaguar | RiscPC | Mega Drive/Genesis | SNES | Genesis | PSP (EA Replay) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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GraphicsMS-DOS
On MS-DOS the menus run at 320×200 in 256 colors, while the tactical view uses 640×480 in 16 colors with dithering to suggest more colors.1
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ContentMac3DOJaguarRiscPC
The Macintosh, 3DO, Jaguar and RiscPC versions keep the graphics and level design of the MS-DOS version.1
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ContentMega Drive/GenesisSNES
The Mega Drive/Genesis and SNES versions have new level designs and different graphics.1
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GameplayGenesis
GamePro called the Genesis version a clumsy translation, with harder targeting and unclear graphics.1
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GameplayJaguar
The Jaguar version relies on the controller's number pad, which EGM criticized; Next Generation still found it close to the original even without a mouse.1
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ContentPSP (EA Replay)
The 2006 PSP release in EA Replay runs the SNES version through emulation.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13