Spy vs. Spy II: The Island Caper

Spy vs. Spy II: The Island Caper is a 1985 video game developed by First Star Software. It is the sequel to Spy vs. Spy. It can be played as both single-player and multiplayer

Spy vs. Spy II: The Island Caper
Developer(s)First Star Software
Designer(s)Michael Riedel
Platform(s)Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, NES, ZX Spectrum, MSX
Release
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Gameplay edit

 
When in the same room, both players use the same screen, leaving the other blank.

Spy vs. Spy II: The Island Caper[2] adds a side-scrolling play area.[3] Spies no longer start with a fixed number of traps but must collect the raw materials to build them

Reception edit

Steve Panak for ANALOG Computing wrote "you've got an action-packed game. Spy vs Spy II is a fantasy adventure recommended for all who enjoy a little harmless espionage."[4]

Computer and Video Games stated "The cartoon graphics are every bit as good as on Spy vs Spy and, with seven levels of action, you'll find it a real challenge."[5]

In a 92/100 review, Zzap! concluded "Fans of the original won't be disappointed."[6]

Reviews edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Spy vs. spy II (Registration Number PA0000282166)". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Atari 400 800 XL XE Spy vs. Spy II : scans, dump, download, screenshots, ads, videos, catalog, instructions, roms". www.atarimania.com.
  3. ^ Farrell, Andrew. "Spy vs Spy II Review". The Australian Commodore Review. 2 (7). Saturday Magazine Pty: 6. ISSN 0816-5874. OCLC 217544012.
  4. ^ "Analog Computing Magazine Issue 44 (Parallel Interface)". July 22, 1986 – via Internet Archive.
  5. ^ "Computer and Video Games Issue 0048" – via Internet Archive.
  6. ^ "Spy vs. Spy II". Zzap!64 (6): 112–113. October 1985 – via Internet Archive.

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