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[SickBoy]

SickBoy owned? Maybe.

Big fan of the original, was truly a bright spot for a while in our C64 library...

The update, I'm not so sure. I've only played single player so far, and if you don't have friends to play with (or Live to play over) I don't think this is the game for you.

The graphics are fine. The music is grating after a half hour, and the concept and control are good.

However, something is just broken in the mechanics of it all. In 3D, a lot of areas look the same and the chaos makes it tough to tell where you're going at times. And "Spy Fu" means that when you're in the same room as a fellow spy, you mash the hell out of your attack button 'till one of you is dead. I'd rather use my traps to kill the fellow spies. The lack of a map is a pretty serious sin, IMO.

I dunno, disappointed for sure, but is it awful? I don't think so. Incredibly average, but I think with some good human competition, it could be a blast....

 

[MrAngryFace]

How much is this game?

 

[Drinky Crow]

I actually turned down $100 to review this game. Really, that's all the review you need.

 

[SickBoy]

It's $20 ....that was Canadian funds...

 

[VALIS]

I dunno, disappointed for sure, but is it awful? I don't think so. Incredibly average, but I think with some good human competition, it could be a blast....

I played for a little while last week and had the same reaction. Not awful. But not exactly good, either. Wheeee! And EB has dropped it to $15 (from $20) already.

 

[Shinobi]

Heh, I remember wanting the Master System version of Spy vs Spy back in the day, simply because it was two player. No idea what that game was like...probably sucked.

 

[op_ivy]

Heh, I remember wanting the Master System version of Spy vs Spy back in the day, simply because it was two player. No idea what that game was like...probably sucked.

no way, it rocked!

my brother and i used to play for hours... the start of multiplayer, hell, the start of spy on spy deathmatch!

it was so cool to set traps for the other guy who was just absolutely convinced he was gonna win and escape to the airplane with the stolen brief case. then, a bucket of water would fall on his head from a doorway, and his ass would get electracuted :lol

 

[Shinobi]

:lol Damn, guess I should've grabbed it...ah well.

 

[COCKLES]

Loading up 'CLASSIC' mode and instead of finding it's the C64 original, it was infact a 3D rendention of the original was a crashing disappointment to say the least.

 

[Fafalada]

Loading up 'CLASSIC' mode and instead of finding it's the C64 original, it was infact a 3D rendention of the original was a crashing disappointment to say the least.

Does the classic mode at least feature a Map like it's supposed to? :\

 

[MC Safety]

I actually turned down $100 to review this game. Really, that's all the review you need.

Never turn down the free money. There are children starving in Africa.

 

[SickBoy]

Does the classic mode at least feature a Map like it's supposed to? :\

Nope, unless I'm missing it, there's no map...

 

[Drinky Crow]

It isn't free. I'd actually have to PLAY the game, and that costs BLOOD.

 

[Belfast]

I actually turned down $100 to review this game. Really, that's all the review you need.

I would've reviewed it for $100! Someone give me a job.