Spy vs. Spy Xbox action video game
Spy vs. Spy is now an action video game available for the Xbox by Global Star. The game was developed by Vicious Cycle, the studio behind Robotech: Invasion. Based on the Spy vs. Spy comic featuring slapstick-humor filled comedy found in Mad Magazine. The game follows the madcap adventures of two unnamed spies; one dressed in white, the other one in black. The two characters lure each other into false senses of security before disposing of each other with oversized mallets and well-placed sticks of dynamite.
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In the game, players will assume the role of a spy and attempt to outwit up to three opponents. Spread across the game’s 12 levels will be various weapons, booby traps, and gadgets to help the spies take each other out.
The single player mode of Spy vs. Spy is broken into three sections. The story mode presents the deepest gameplay experience, although even this is painfully simple. In each level a spy starts in their hideout where they can purchase tools and weapons. This safe zone can also be visited at any time to replenish health. The goals of story mode are varied, but it usually includes retrieving a special item from a safe hidden somewhere in the level.
Blocking your path is an army of goons and of course, rival spies. The most enjoyable aspects of the game are the numerous items that players use to ice their foes and escape booby traps. Weapons range from the standard karate chop, to clubs, chainsaws, bazookas, and flame throwers. There are also mines and door traps that are used to make your surroundings as deadly as your spy.
The story mode contains a small percentage of platforming mixed with choosing the right items to accomplish you goals. The level objectives are often confusing and the large floating arrows don’t always steer players in the right direction. The HUD shows players what weapons are equipped and how much money they have accrued so far. Spy’s can strafe and jump, but falling from more than twice their height inflicts fall damage.
Classic mode has similar gameplay to the story except that it takes place in the confines of an embassy setting. This is more like the original Spy vs. Spy that was released so long ago. Players set traps, search for secret items, and try to escape with the goods. The game supports four player split screen and bots. Removing the lame platforming elements from story mode suits the game better.
There are four other multiplayer modes that are really just four variations of deathmatch. My favorite aspect of this game was setting up traps to fool enemies, and these game types throw this element out the window. There is the option to use traps, but Deathmatch quickly degenerates into a bunch of spies whacking each other over the head with blunt objects.
[content source: IGN.com | image source: SpyvsSpyGame.com]
Originally posted 2009-11-12 12:37:20.
