From Syphon Filter To Days Gone - Bend Studio Breaks Down Its Biggest Games

Days Gone creators Bend Studio have been making PlayStation exclusives for over 20 years. Here key members of the team break down the key titles in the history of the studio, including the Syphon Filter series, Resistance Retribution and Uncharted: Golden Abyss.
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[@deadandstilldying6o6]

Syphon Filter 1, 2 & 3 remastered on one disk... This needs to happen.

[@gabrieledecarlo3757]

Like crash and spyro

[@AbsoluteRandomnessYT]

I'd rather have all three be a remake. Let the game developers get crazy in terms of creativity on what thet can do to make a remake better than what was already considered a "classic".

[@mistamontiel00]

They MUST get John Chacon out of hiding >.< The SF trilogy defines my PS1 personally!

[@ericbazinga]

Can we squeeze Dark Mirror and Logan's Shadow on there too?

[@ludba82]

@@AbsoluteRandomnessYT Nah. I dont know. The Gaming Industry changed a lot. I think you cant make a Syphon Filter game without changing the DNA. This game stands for itself. A good Remaster would be the best thing ever. If you try to Remake it you will end up making a second Splinter Cell or MGS. Syphon Filter was different then these games.

[@RichardBarkman]

I miss SF series. I grew up in the late 90s. They definitely need come back remake or sequel in alternate timelines.

[@TucBroder]

I really really really (and 98 more really's) want the Syphon Filter franchise released on the PS4 as digitally remastered! By God, I played Syphon Filter 1, 2 and 3 over and over again on my PS1. Loved the storyline and the gameplay.

[@samhanmma]

Yep . I still have. A music of them on my mind

[@superunknown2812]

Fantastic series syphon filter was

[@jdakid156]

They did...its a game called days gone lol

Agree

[@furai-ingfalc-kuru8149]

Syphon Filter Taser - best weapon in a Playstation game EVER!

[@SD-fb7ku]

You're not wrong my friend. Hold it long enough and set the enemy on fire. Brilliant.

[@swaggalikechrist]

M Dawson wow I literally just made a comment about it before reading yours lol

[@j3rw1n666]

@@mattmark94 u can still shock the head

[@jacobvera2014]

I remember tasing a dude when I was a wee lad for 10 minutes straight to see if it would ever stop and it didn't. 10/10 game

[@BrutalBarracuda]

BUUUUUURN!!!

[@Coltdork]

A remastered Syphon Filter would make my life. That game was my shit. I remember playing every single one (except Logan’s Shadow). Such an underrated series.

[@FirstSpearDefense]

I oddly skipped Logans Shadow as well.

[@Fenris30]

WHY???? It's so goood!

[@cheilas87]

I know that it's very common but please BRING BACK syphon filter!!!

[@shawnchristopher6993]

Don't buy days gone and try to get as many people to boycott it as well

[@TUKMAK]

Oh my God, more of these kinds of videos please!

[@12151117]

YES!!!

[@-Old-School-Gamer]

TUKMAK agreed

[@MonsterRazed]

Yeah yes please, was such a cool interview!

[@jdbruiser]

Preferably without the cutting between devs.

[@MrFutago87]

History of From Software! That would be amazing.

[@jamiefletcher3186]

I’m a bit surprised Uncharted: Golden Abyss hasn’t been remastered for PS4 yet

[@SirBlackReeds]

Bluepoint probably left it alone due to being extracanonical.

[@Alex-mb2cy]

By porting it to PS4 it loses the one thing that made it unique, being on a handheld. Even the first one is better than Golden Abyss.

[@Th3W4tchman]

A Syphon Filter game for current or next gen would be nice. Either remastered or just a new one

[@zions4785]

I was absolutely in LOVE with Syphon Filter The Omega Strain! It's crazy to hear that the designers were not that into it. That game was amazing at the time! It was like the original Division.

[@AliHamieh31]

i still played it till now .. it's my favorite part

[@oldfartjenkins4261]

Was it your first game of the series?

[@happyveliz]

I knoowww! I can't believe how hated omega strain is! I, for one, loved it, and had a blast playing it, despite some parts being pretty BS and frustrating. The online play was awesome tho!

[@jojohill27]

Just gotta say love 989 and Syphon Filter games my favorite shooter game of all time I would love PS4 remasters that would really rock

[@maximusgilhespy6621]

Uncharted golden abyss was brilliant! Wish the vita had more games like that

[@TheMusic4Soul]

Golden Abyss was a technical masterpiece.

[@Haktuar]

One of the few worthwhile Vita exclusives.

[@JuRsKi017]

Syphon filter and Golden abyss are masterpieces, days gone looks to be one too.. Cant wait to play it!

[@josephgonzo]

what did you think of days gone?

[@random_nonsense]

Did you guys actually produce/film this video or were you given it by Sony? If it's your's then I'm mightily impressed and hope you do more in this vain. Either way thanks for bringing this to us, really enjoyed it.

[@ryugo7713]

BearsEatBeetsBattlestarGalactica vein

[@rossren9691]

@@ryugo7713 grammar nazi

[@Bjoern_1897]

@BearsEatBeetsBattlestarGalactica ...PS Access IS Sony dude..PlayStation UK

[@random_nonsense]

@@Bjoern_1897 Well aware they work for Sony my friend, hence why I thought they might have been given this video by another part of the company to put up. But going by their tweets it seems this is indeed the hard work of Nath and thoroughly deserving of credit.

[@random_nonsense]

@@ryugo7713 fair play, my bad.

[@Christopher1-]

They seem genuinely happy about what they are doing which shows how passionate they are about days gone. Just makes me even more hyped for the 26th

[@oliverbath6028]

Wow. This was a phenomenal video, Nath! Great job man. You guys are such a talented team, keep up the fantastic work 👍🏻

[@swaggalikechrist]

The running style in SF was so smooth for the time period. I remember playing it back in the day. I would use the taser to set people on fire lol

[@Cassanova3119]

I didn't know these guys made syphon filter I used to play the hell out of those games on my psp great video very informative 👌

[@maximumcaffeine6003]

A studio that hasn't sold their soul, very refreshing. I bought days gone day one and have been really enjoying it!

[@mox95CrazySongz]

Just Bring Back Syphon Filter ! Metal Gear is Over, it's time !

[@JARRYDTHEPAIN]

Here here i second that.

[@jr698]

Totally agree Syphon Filter's comeback is long overdue.

[@mackybell14]

If you take note of the Easter egg, Days Gone is technically a Syphon Filter spin-off

[@doomguy2337]

Maybe after days gone 2

[@themanwhosoldtheworld9161]

Metal Gear will NEVER be over...but I agree,they should bring Syphon Filter back,I only got to play Dark Mirror and Logan's Shadow.

[@redx1969]

Your syphon filter game helped me get through my child abuse days I'm now 25 and still play your games and days gone

[@28set215]

Love Bend Studios. Days Gone is gonna become a blockbuster!congratulations on ur journey

[@noiselessfox7618]

Uncharted Golden Abyss was a top notch Game that really had that distinct Uncharted quality to it. Bend absolutely nailed that title. The unceremoniously downfall of the Vita breaks my heart so, so much. That thing was the absolute bomb I loved every tiny detail of that handheld. Well well, rest in peace you wonderful devil of a sexy handheld-dream.

[@fh2actual500]

Had a lot of fun working at Bend as QA for the SP games! It's pretty awesome how far they've come. Wish em the best with Days Gone!

[@louino718]

My uncle was a hardcore fan of Syphon Filter PS1 trilogy and the fact that he influenced me and my cousins was great and simply became one of our best memories together in our childhoods until now we even share our experiences on the game. Really love to see SYPHON FILTER be back again. Please make a new Series on PS4 or atleast or just a remake. I also just simply wanna see my uncle's legit gamer smile and hype again

[@lfreece2]

Cool to see a developer that has stuck together for so long. I think it counts for allot to have the same people who made and learned from past mistakes moving forward.

[@crux891]

I see the 989 studio's intro logo and it brings me right back to cool boarders :p

[@dreammasternemo1526]

Man if Syphon Filter got a remake I'd buy it day 1, I adored the games back on PS1 and I'd love to see them come back. If MediEvil (another PS1 game I adore) can come back then maybe we can see the original Syphon Filter game come back too.

[@ChattGM]

Syphon Filter was one of the first Playstation games I ever played. It honestly got me into gaming. Remember playing the demo over and over and couldn't wait to play the full game. Had so much fun with it. Would love to see it make a return in some capacity. Gabe Logan was indeed up there as one of the best protagonists imo. Certainly one of my favorites. So excited for Days Gone. Been highly anticipating it since it was shown at E3. I know the wait we had for it will all be worth it.

[@captain7002]

Days Gone day one. I absolutely agree with those saying do more videos in this style, great work!

[@itimmy101]

I loved syphon filter! I had no idea these guys were making days gone now im more inclined to buy it!

[@vandriff]

Always wonderful to hear from veterans in the industry. Awesome respect for the work devs like them have been putting in for the last couple of decades. Those voices are the ones who have shaped the industry and put in the countless hours of trial and error that has eventually made modern games the amazing experience that it is now. Days Gone will hopefully be a great game!

[@nikolasurdilovic2714]

Beautiful minds no doubt! Good luck, hope the game is great! Love 💚

[@superunknown2812]

Gabe logan was like the nathan drake too sony back in that time.

[@SB-ou5yp]

Loved every single second of this. Patiently waiting for more.

[@mattmorris2572]

I cant wait to play Days Gone. Bend could be the big sleeper dev team in the Sony first party studio stable.

[@TrinidadJamesWoods]

Syphon Filter was one of my favorites on PSP. The team did an admirable job of adapting to the limited control scheme.

[@YaguPL]

Syphon Filter deserves another chance. As well as Parasite Eve.

[@darmor85]

And dino crisis.

[@YaguPL]

@@darmor85 Who knows

[@YaguPL]

And Vagrant Story

[@fabioabrami9627]

I agree totally what did you said about

[@siftwolffang1971]

I rebought the series for both

[@DAM251983]

Be nice to see another Syphon Filter game. Also looking forward to Days Gone

[@gorirakujira5141]

Love this! Good editing and production. Great interviews, very interesting. More of this please!

[@resourcesaver1]

I hope Sony Bend Studio ports the Golden Abyss on PS4 or PS5. Give other players a chance to play the game. Better yet, Golden Abyss VR?

[@Johnnygrafx]

That was a really well-done piece. Looking forward to checking out this game!

[@dmurphy915]

I remember this demo set up in a toy store before it was released. I loved it immediately and wait impatiently for the release. Also a msg fan

[@Tio_57]

We need a syphon filter remake !

[@Hi_Mahou]

This was great! Really well done and amazing production value.

[@Nooflear]

I lived in bend for 7 years and while working at game crazy got the guys to sign copies of the PSP resistance game. Can't wait to play this game.

[@Dustrauma]

Siphon Filter (2) had a train level before anyone else I can remember. Also, subtitled cutscenes for characters using foreign languages, a “headshots saves body armor” discipline to resourceful combat and stealth on-approach to objectives that were learned without tutorials. Its brilliance is still on my ps3, as a trilogy of excellence in one of the earliest measures of Sony-exclusive storytelling.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

Whoever made this did a fantastic job. You can see the passion, drive, and development.

[@Nobuotakai]

That team are great developers, I have been interested about "days gone" just because I love the portable Uncharted that they did. One of my favourite Uncharted.

[@HARBRINGERZERO]

God I miss Syphon Filter! 😭 Thanks for this PlayStation Access.

[@RuthlessNoise]

I just remembered about this game when I watched a Snake and Sam Fisher video. The running was so satisfying to me back in those days man.

[@HellcoreFire]

I liked Golden Abyss a lot, they managed to stay true to feel of the main games.

[@essadakkam]

I like when creators of sony exclusive games have great interview videos to show how they began their work and what level they have reached to. All greatness.

[@xlawlessx2052]

The Nostalgia is real... can't wait for days gone I'm freaking out!!

[@FistOfFiori]

More vids like this please! Hopefully you get the opportunity to do it for Last of Us II/Tsushima etc. As for Bend's games - Loved Syphon Filter back in the day, and their handheld games really pushed what those machines could do. I have faith that Days Gone will be a late-generation gem for PS4 and wow us too. It's definitely looking interesting.

[@everygametactics2235]

This.... THIS passion is why they deserve to make Days Gone 2. They deserve to make whatever the hell they have a PASSION to make. ❤

[@seanc3362]

Terrific interview! As a fellow Oregonian, I’m looking forward to Days Gone. A game world that IS my back yard. (I live a few hrs from Bend.) Great job PSA team, more studio reviews please!

[@ChanManChewey]

I hope days gone sells amazingly well and that the game is great.

[@alem3791]

Hey first love your vids every time you make a video you bring a smile on my face mostly you make me laugh love it keep up the good work😊

[@axelsalive957]

This was a really compelling video. It has the production quality of a movie featurette but even better cause it's about video games. 😁 Not sure who did all the editing, but great job! I would love to see more of these kinds of videos. Featurette style videos on the history of certain games, game studios, or even gaming concepts.

[@megafox2x2]

This should actually read, From Bubsy 3D to Days Gone

[@richardwilliams8835]

Meet some of the members of the Bend Studios this week at an event in Chicago. They hosted a Q and A and you can tell they put a lot of thought and care into the game. They did confirm DLC.

[@agentcak]

Still waiting for Syphon Filter to get it's well deserved remake. I still think it needs to happen as it was and still is one of my favorite PS titles to play as to this date.

[@Shepherd_Tallon]

Excellent video guys! More like this. And to answer the question, Syphon Filter 2.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Hoping this game does well been a fan of Bend studios for awhile.... I also loved the peak behind the curtain to hear the passionate developers talk about this title and what led to this I hope for all bigger releases as this is just not possible for every game you guys and gal's can do :). This was really terrific to get to see an hear :).

[@CrazyUncleDrew]

I Live in Central Oregon - Bend area. These guys are near Old Mill District. The games environments are based from the area. Definite buy!!!

[@millionkilliati6140]

This video is amazing to see after growing up and having played the game so much I appreciate everyone who worked on syphon filter, would love to see a remake one day. Funny how the guy mentions the graphics warping I remember as I got older I said the same lol, I just never played part 3 but I'm about to get me an emulator and play it again so many memories

[@JustPlay310]

Damn a game made by 50 people. Such an organic and efficient studio. Good job guys.

[@SoSAnDSuN]

Thank you guys for making such an incredible syphon filter trilogy! I still play it sometimes to this day. Remaster would be amazing to see.

[@vangazon]

Syphon Filter 2 was my first PS game I've played since my Dad bought me a PS 1. I remember I stopped playing it since I couldn't pass that Tunnel level where I need to find explosives to destroy the generator. I really had trouble since I barely understand English that time. It took me several games to beat first before giving SP2 another shot and finally figured out that I just need to sneak behind the truck to find the explosives.

[@catfivetv]

Goddamn, the Syphon Filter title music was full of SOUL

[@kraskel1017]

I've been with yall since the 90s! Even played a little bubsy but damn that game was bad. Cannot wait for friday!

[@TobyRieper48]

I've gone too many days without Syphon Filter.

[@dynamo4543]

the Syphon filter games are still my favorite games of all time,the story is just so damn good in the 1st 3 games,really hope they remake the 1st trilogy or remaster it

[@madjojo500]

I love! Logan's Shadow was my favourite PSP game, I remember playing it online with my friends. MEMORIES!

[@JARRYDTHEPAIN]

The Syphon Filter series is reason I love Playstation! Its a real Gem I played through it a few months ago it holds up today and the storyline man what a great game.

[@theretrogplays]

Bend studio formerly Eidetic. Thank you for making our childhood awesome. ps: still playing ps1 games in 2021

[@OrdinaryBastard]

I grew up playing Syphon Filter on PS One, damn it was good times back then, but I doubt on Remaster ideas, it was good back then but you've got to face it, same mechanics nowadays wouldn't find success, so in my opinion the series should stay in our hearts but not break devs hearts with low sales.

[@MCAWESOME19]

Syphon Filter 2 is still one of my all time favourite games. The Syphon Filter series was pushing the limits of the ps1 and it was very innovative, I think even more than Crash Bandicoot because Syphon Filter was Semi-open world

[@jeffhelmick8065]

I've been looking for this channel since last year I couldn't remember the name! Alas I've found you! You now have a loyal sub!

[@justifiedkill7766]

Checking your "About" page to see when you guys started KZbin.... it needs updated a bit. Lol.

[@revistinha1]

Damn, Bubsy 3D is one of the worst games ever made The dark ages of 3D games Congrats on bouncing back from that and making great game to this date

[@JoeHass93]

Dude you don't know the half of the Story behind Bubsy 3D .

[@revistinha1]

@@JoeHass93 I've watched videos about the development of Bubsy 3D. I'm not saying it was their fault the game sucked ...but yeah that game is pure trash

[@JoeHass93]

@@revistinha1 Thats cool Dude! which ones? I am working on a video about the History of Sony Bend right now for my Channel. So I need all the Info I can get

[@revistinha1]

@@JoeHass93 To be honest with you I don't remember where I watched it was quite a while ago like a year. I'll try to find it and link it here.

[@casper6405]

Bubsy 3D is an psychological thriller in which you play as bubsy who is slowly losing his mind the further you go in the game The more he loses his insanity As he also tries to cope with the death of his family which he murdered himself in the end gets killed by his nemesis knack who also had respect for bubsy and now tries to redeem himself to let his nemesis lagecy live on That's how I remembered the game

[@bendupuis1548]

I am actually in a game design class right now so this is really cool to see

[@Rsmith420]

I LOVED SF, PLEEEAAAASSSEEE bring it back!!! Pretty please, like gheez, I'll have the $ for you day one...

[@tristanclaxton9329]

Siphon filter was my favorite game I was just watching a play through and I remember everything Even down to where The footsteps change sounds I remember the beginning cut scene word-for-word

[@onionheadguy7094]

This is so cool I had no idea these guys made syphon filter. It just goes to show that sony will let their studios grow even if they aren't the huge ones.

[@Scott-qn7gw]

Syphon Filter the omega strain needs to be remastered, I still play it

[@wuebboltc]

I just finished my first playthrough of Uncharted Golden Abyss today (wonderful game, btw). I'm picking up Days Gone tomorrow during the Days of Play sale. I cannot wait to see what Bend Studio has in store for us!

[@andraeelite4638]

With Covid 19, now is the perfect time to create Syphon Filter.

[@spidersilva147]

This was a great watch and I think Day's Gone will review and sell well I'm buying it day one 😊

[@lincolnpascual]

I JUST learned that Syphon Filter and Days Gone have more connections that just the developers. There are many easter eggs in Days Gone that hint at events from Syphon Filter. Wow.

[@BankAlexander]

This video was sick. Always too good to hear from the devs and learn some good ol backstory.

[@dcaseng]

Syphon Filter was awesome. Watching someone burst into flames while screaming from your taser never got old. I wish they would remake the series for next gen.

[@TheDJChaoZ]

Awesome Video! Would love to see more videos in this style! Also a new Syphon filter game would be great 😉

[@yaxlleytv8536]

Syphon filter was my 1st game I ever played I was 7 back then

[@MrSwitchblade327]

I wish all the guys at Bend studio the best of luck on Days Gone!! I will be getting day one. Loved Syphon Filter and Golden Abyss!!

[@yanicarter7840]

Please bring back Delsin :(

[@thearmanig98]

Days Gone is the best game I’ve played since Red Dead 2. Thanks for making it, Sony Bend!

[@Skippy-id9yt]

Syphon filter was such an awesome game when it came out i used to play just the demo over and over .... .and over lol

[@twistedone5683]

They also didn't rule out an uncharted golden abyss remaster for PS4 and that'd be good cause not many enjoyed the Vita and sure many missed it. I'd love all that. But first days gone has my attention for a very long time.

[@Uncleanwiener1231]

Dude I miss syphonfilter so much I loved that game it was all I did as a kid I really wish they would reboot the series it was just hours of fun