Spy vs. Spy II: The Island Caper explained

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

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

Gameplay

Spy vs. Spy II: The Island Caper^[1] adds a side-scrolling play area.^[2] Spies no longer start with a fixed number of traps but must collect the raw materials to build them

Reception

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."^[3]

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."^[4]

In a 92/100 review, Zzap! concluded "Fans of the original won't be disappointed."^[5]

Reviews

• ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - February 1986
• Amiga Action - December 1989
• Computer and Video Games - April 1990
• Commodore Format - March 1994

External links

• Review in Computer Gamer
• Review in Compute!'s Gazette
• Review in Commodore Microcomputers
• Review in Commodore User
• Review in GAMES Magazine

Notes and References

1. Web site: Atari 400 800 XL XE Spy vs. Spy II : scans, dump, download, screenshots, ads, videos, catalog, instructions, roms. www.atarimania.com.
2. Farrell. Andrew. Spy vs Spy II Review. The Australian Commodore Review. 2. 7. 6. Saturday Magazine Pty. 0816-5874. 217544012.
3. Web site: Analog Computing Magazine Issue 44 (Parallel Interface). July 22, 1986. Internet Archive.
4. Web site: Computer and Video Games Issue 0048. Internet Archive.
5. Zzap!64 . 6 . October 1985 . Spy vs. Spy II . 112–113 . Internet Archive.