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6.9
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Score Breakdown Based on 787 ratings
  1. 10 (131)
  2. 9 (98)
  3. 8 (173)
  4. 7 (134)
  5. 6 (75)
  6. 5 (59)
  7. 4 (34)
  8. 3 (17)
  9. 2 (19)
  10. 1 (47)

What Gamespot Users have to say about Spy vs Spy

  • Rating:9

    There wasn't a game in 1984 that can truly match the quality and pace of Spy Vs Spy.

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jul 03, 2013 | C64

    Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 8 Sounds: 8 Value: 9 Tilt: 10 Actual score: 9.1 Note: This review is based on the Atari XL series and not the C64. Naturally in GS, the Atari version has no cover art and everyone loves cove... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    I dont know why... but this is in my top ten games of all time

    By horrorlovers | Review Date: Jun 23, 2009 | NES

    I Really love this game.. to the level of owning 2 copies, because the old one i had, had the label kinda erased... So this game lets you fight against the other spy, and the main mission of the game is recovering some ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Tactical espionage, the old-school way.

    By garey017 | Review Date: Jan 13, 2009 | CPC

    Spy vs. Spy is an early strategy game featuring Black Spy and White Spy (based on their apparel), either of which are playable. The goal is to kill your opponent with booby traps as many times as possible, while collect... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Ultimate two-player game featuring heavy amounts of strategy and humorous deaths.

    By garey017 | Review Date: Jan 13, 2009 | C64

    Spy vs. Spy is an early strategy game featuring Black Spy and White Spy (based on their apparel), either of which are playable. The goal is to kill your opponent with booby traps as many times as possible, while collect... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4

    Bad vs. Worse.

    By Jerom88 | Review Date: Aug 23, 2008 | GBC

    Spy vs. Spy is an action/tactics game released by Kemco in 1999.The game's a remake of the old, enjoyable NES game. Sounds promising, right? Do not expect anything. Spy vs. Spy is an incredibly crappy game on every front... Read Full Review

    1 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    The classic game of "get the loot before the other does".

    By aryoshi | Review Date: Feb 03, 2008 | NES

    Graphics: They're really not too bad on this game! Detail is pretty good, and the camera angle of the game is somewhat different for a NES game. It somewhat compares to that of Maniac Mansion, but this is NOT a point-and... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5

    Has dated quite badly

    By flintheart_glomgold | Review Date: Aug 22, 2005 | C64

    Originally a hit when released in the arcades in the 80's Spy vs Spy also enjoyed success on just about every home console. I myself had it on the Commodore 64 along with the sequel 'Island Adventure' and the third one c... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3

    Spy vs Spy Mad magazine come to life

    By waflerevolution | Review Date: May 30, 2005 | NES

    Mad magazine’s Spy vs Spy hits Nintendo Entertainment System with forced 2 player action! You play as the white spy or black spy (first player or second player) the goal is to fond the secret object then get out to the ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful