PlayStation 2

SpyHunter

With the exception of Ico, this is the most fun I’ve had playing a PS2 game ever. With dramatic, arcade style action and a cool car that just won’t quit, Spy Hunter is definitely an instant classic and well worth purchasing for anyone’s collection. The only real drawback to the game is that I could’ve kept playing a lot longer (14 missions just ain’t enough, even when they’re as long and as detailed as these), and would’ve liked the multiplayer capability more if it just had more options instead of one race mode.

In any event, SpyHunter ranks up there with the amazing Tempest 2000 as one of the best remakes ever made for a classic game, and I can't wait to see if any sequels will be planned (to hopefully include a classic version as well). SpyHunter shoots and scoots its way to 4 1/2 GiN Gems. And for all those who are thinking about making a classic remake, I recommend they give Paradigm a call to learn a thing or two.

Overall this is the first of many must have games to be released on the PS2, Spy Hunter is defiantly worth the money, And best of all there is no crappy movie license attached.

Most retro titles try to get by on nostalgia alone, but this is not the case here. Even if you weren’t born when the original made a splash in the arcades, you’ll still find Spy Hunter to be a first-rate car combat game.

Spy Hunter is an excellent Playstation 2 title with tons of extra features that should keep most gamers going for a while. The game really appealed to me with its action, and should be likewise for many of you out there. With AAA PS2 titles coming left and right on the PS2 gamers are finding themselves in a jam of a mess. Spy Hunter, while not the most worthy videogame among every other first rate PS2 game soon to be released, does deserve to be played. Whether you buy it, rent it or borrow it as long as your playing Spy Hunter, you've done yourself a favor.

Der Sprung in die 3D-Welt ist hervorragend gelungen. Fans der Urfassung werden trotz des modernen Gewands viel vom alten Spy Hunter wiedererkennen. Vor allem ist es Midway gelungen, den Spielspaß herüber zu retten. Die Jagd nach Spionen gestaltet sich als äußerst kurzweilige und actionreiche Arcade-Kost vom Feinsten, auch wenn minimale Kamera- und Steuerungsprobleme für kleine Frustmomente sorgen. Doch eine in jeder Hinsicht überdurchschnittliche Grafik und hervorragende Sounduntermalung machen diese Mankos mehr als wett. Fans von Renn-Action-Spielen haben mit Spy Hunter vorerst den heiligen Gral gefunden. Anhänger des Originals können sowieso ohne zu Überlegen zugreifen.

On the whole, Spy Hunter is a great game. Not in the same league as ICO or Devil May Cry or Metal Gear Solid 2, but it’s a solid game that deserves to be played. For some it may be a little short, but I don’t find that to be true. The difficulty level is pretty even and never cheap (except the thing with objectives; in this case I mean enemy AI), which extends playtime. If you loved the original rendition of this game, by all means purchase it because it will definitely bring back that old-school feeling, just this time – the game has finally caught up with the time period it’s supposed to be in.

There were a couple of minor things that bugged me about the game, like how unpredictable reverse was, or that restart wasn’t the X button, but overall I enjoyed this game quite a bit. It’s not rocket science, but it is a good time, and a solid product that will please old and new fans alike.

The controls take a while to learn, but are responsive overall. Spy Hunters fine graphics and breakneck pace will keep your adrenaline flowing. My biggest complaint is that everything is locked initially, including the two player split-screen mode. Otherwise, Spy Hunter is a worthy successor to a classic arcade game.

If you liked the old game, you’ll most likely like this one. If you’re new to the series, you’ll probably still enjoy this game when you give it a go round. There’s no slackers on the Midway team when it comes to Spyhunter – so take it for a test drive when you can!

Spy Hunter är inte direkt revolutionerande, det utvecklar ju bara sitt eget koncept. Ett koncpt som dessutom flera gånger har setts i filmens värld. Det Paradigm däremot lyckas med i spelet är att skapa en effektiv och actionladdad stämning. Det är svårt att slita sig från spelet, enda gången man kan göra så är när man måste gå tillbaka till redan avklarade uppdrag för att samla tillräckligt med poäng för att låsa upp nästa bana. Men denna lilla nackdel ter sig som en droppe i havet, för Spy Hunter är ett bra spel.

What works is the Tony Hawk style level advancement where you earn points through objectives to open up later levels. This gives replayability to game that could have been sorely lacking it. Graphics are fast and smooth, but the soundtrack is mediocre except for the classic theme song. Controls are responsive but a little unwieldy at times. Overall, this new Spy Hunter is great pick-up-and-play, arcade-style fun.

If you were to slap a 007 license on this game, it would be one of the best James Bond games yet. As it stands, it's a solid reinterpretation of a video game classic that adds its own unique elements to the franchise without forsaking what made Spy Hunter what it was.

Spy Hunter is. It brings a legendary game into the next-generation with good graphics, tight control and solid if redundant gameplay. It might not be Goldfinger, but it's a far cry from Moonraker.

Midway has definitely scored a success with their update of this arcade classic with a devoted following, offering an exciting ride that successfully expands on the aspects that made the original so popular.