So far, Sony has generally done a good job of bringing its biggest Playstation properties to the PS2, but one popular franchise from the later days of the PS has remained bafflingly absent: Syphon Filter. Thankfully, the tactical action series is finally ready to make the jump to the current generation with Syphon Filter: Omega Strain.

The basic storyline of the Omega Strain -the global fight against the killer Syphon Filter virus remains intact from the proceeding games and square-jawed series hero Gabe Logan will, of course, return to continue his battle against those who would use the deadly bio weapon for nefarious ends. There's one big change this time around, though: You won't actually be playing as Gabe. It seems that Mr. Logan moved up into a management role when he found Black Box, his own agency devoted to stopping Syphon Filter and protecting the world.

You'll take on the role of a new Black Box grunt hired to do Gabe's dirty work out in the field. The game will let you extensively customize the appearance of your male or female operative before you begin the game. Options are available for body type, skin tone, hair style and color, and facial features.

Of course, other series mainstays like Lian and Majuri will also be returning to spice up the storyline in the game, so don't think that playing a user-created character will stifle the story by any means. Syphon Filter: Omega Strain is out now for PS2.