As a new CIA operative, you've been called to Washington. Apparently a Russian candidate for president was assassinated (read: shot) while giving a public speech. Can you uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest level of government (both US and Russia)?

Spycraft is an adventure game with simulation elements that involves quite a bit of puzzle-solving. With input from ex-head of KGB and ex-head of CIA, the scenario is frighteningly authentic. You choose your actions from what is available on screen. You will need to collate large amount of information, and pick out certain patterns that will lead you to what you need. You are helped along by your trusty PDA which highlights the areas to be investigated (i.e. puzzles to be solved) and keeps track of relevant facts.

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Visual technique / style: Live-action cutscenes

Merchant	Title
	Spycraft: The Great Game
	Spycraft: The Great Game
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User Reviews

A serious spy game with some serious problems	Windows	Jeanne (75620)
A truly great spy game...	Windows	Chris Martin (1112)

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The Press Says

High Score	Windows	Jul, 1996	4 out of 5	80
PC Player (Brazil)	DOS	May, 1996		80
High Score	DOS	Jul, 1996	4 out of 5	80
Just Games Retro	Windows	Jan 28, 2007	73 out of 100	73
Just Games Retro	DOS	Jan 28, 2007	73 out of 100	73
GameSpot	Windows	May 01, 1996	7.1 out of 10	71
PC Games (Germany)	DOS	Apr, 1996	65 out of 100	65
macHOME	Macintosh	1997		60
Gamesmania	Windows	1996	60 out of 100	60
Gamesmania	DOS	1996	60 out of 100	60

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Trivia

Development

Fomer CIA Director William Colby (died on April 28th, 1996 , two months after this game was released, in a canoe accident) and Former Major General of the KGB Oleg Kalugin lent their espionage expertise to Spycraft, and also portray themselves in the game's movies.

References

When you're at The Farm and in Jeffries's office, if you keep pressing the message button on his phone, you'll hear an interesting James Bond-ish message. When you're in the Washington, D.C. office, try dialing 976-SUCK.

Release

Activision originally planned to release Spycraft under the Infocom label. (Promotional posters showcasing their upcoming releases displayed an alternate cover with the Infocom logo.)