Game entry

Spy Hunter

1983 · Racing, Shoot 'em up, Arcade · DOS, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Arcade, Apple II, ColecoVision, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, BBC Microcomputer System · Coleco

Spy Hunter is ranked no. 797 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,604 and 56% of duels won.

World rank

no. 797

ELO score

1,604

Wins

56%

Duels played

36

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About Spy Hunter

Originating in the arcades, Spy Hunter is a driving action game played from an overhead point of view. Your car is equipped with machine guns to help you get past the numerous enemies out on the road (be careful not to shoot any civilians, though!) Occasionally you will come across a weapons van, and if you drive into the back of the van your car becomes equipped with a second weapon (such as smoke screen, oil slick, or missiles). At several points the road splits and you can enter a boathouse which transforms your car into a boat temporarily. If you drive far enough the seasons change as well (watch out for icy conditions during winter!). The enemy cars will do anything to stop you, including running you off the road, firing guns from the back of a limo, or dropping bombs from a helicopter.