Assault Spy

About

"Assault Spy" is a stylish action-comedy game where players can assume the role of either a corporate spy named Asaru or a CIA agent named Amelia. They must infiltrate the Negabot corporation, which has been taken over by terrorists, and battle their way through an army of security robots. The game features high-speed dash combat and dynamic action, with new moves becoming available as enemies are defeated, allowing for increasingly impressive combos. The story unfolds from two perspectives, offering unique playstyles and intertwining narratives.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 490 reviews

story51 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and allows for stylish combos, reminiscent of games like Devil May Cry.
The characters are well-designed and the humor in the story adds a fun element to the gameplay.
The game offers a decent amount of replayability with two distinct characters and various difficulty levels.

The story is weak and often feels nonsensical, with some characters being annoying.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and a poorly functioning lock-on system.
Level design is repetitive, with many areas feeling empty and lacking variety in enemy types.

story
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally viewed as simplistic and often nonsensical, serving primarily as a backdrop for the engaging combat and character interactions. While some players appreciate its comedic and lighthearted tone, others find it lacking depth and coherence, with many opting to skip cutscenes. Overall, the narrative is seen as a fun, albeit shallow, excuse for the action, with memorable characters and humorous dialogue that enhance the experience.
- “I think it is a great game with a fascinating story and really interesting characters; it is an exceptional hack and slash, and I can't believe it was made by only one guy.”
- “The story is comedic and lighthearted, and the only character who will probably grate against you will be the intended annoying girl, Kanako.”
- “The story is full of silliness and humor that don’t take anything seriously, which makes it enjoyable.”
- “I'm not going to tiptoe around it, the plot of this game sucks.”
- “The story is basically non-existent.”
- “The story's a joke, nothing in it matters, nothing is really fleshed out or even concluded.”
gameplay
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fast-paced, satisfying hack-and-slash mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Devil May Cry, with a variety of combos and character abilities that enhance the experience. However, some players noted issues such as camera problems, interruptions from cutscenes, and a lack of polish that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these flaws, many agree that the core gameplay is engaging and offers a fun, if somewhat chaotic, action experience.
- “The gameplay is amazing, the playable characters have mechanics that may resemble a certain character in another hack and slash with a high skill ceiling for those wanting to master it.”
- “Fun characters, good music, and genuinely some of the best character action gameplay you will see; it's genuinely so well done.”
- “The actual gameplay rocks; it's the typical crazy action game stuff of bouncing around like an 8-year-old on crack and juggling killer roombas.”
- “From what I’ve seen of people's opinions on this game, the combat is meant to be its main selling point and although I’m willing to agree, there’s just a lot wrong with the gameplay that it doesn’t really win me over.”
- “But it has one major flaw: it loves to cut to visual novel cutscenes way too much, this constantly interrupts the gameplay and makes the game feel much longer than it actually is.”
- “Way too overpriced at $19.99 USD is pretty questionable considering the short story, lack of polish, and even the gameplay being okay at best.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many noting a low-budget aesthetic characterized by simplistic character models and repetitive environments. While some players appreciate the unique art style and find it charming, others criticize the visuals as rough and unpolished, often comparing them unfavorably to higher-budget titles. Overall, the graphics may not impress everyone, but they do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Awesome graphics, enemy design, mechanics.”
- “The artwork is extremely well done; it does follow the anime style a lot, but they add a little flair to it that I enjoy.”
- “I really adore the visuals of the game, along with the gameplay.”
- “The visuals are pretty bad and are repetitive.”
- “Be aware that the game is aesthetically utilitarian, with drab, mostly gray environments and simple character models with little to no texturing, as one might expect given that it was made almost entirely by one guy.”
- “The graphics can be a little rough, and you'll be seeing bugs pretty often, but damn this game is way too fun for me to care.”
humor
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky characters, snarky dialogue, and absurd situations, creating an entertaining and engaging experience. Players appreciate the blend of silly storytelling and comedic interactions, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the fast-paced gameplay. While some find the humor hit or miss, many agree that it adds a charming and lighthearted touch to the game, making it a fun choice for fans of action and anime-style humor.
- “The combat is actually really damn fluid, the dialogue is funny and dope at the same time, the soundtracks are awesome, the art was nice and the areas were cool too.”
- “The story is full of silliness and humor that don’t take anything seriously (even the plot tries so hard to be).”
- “The character art is top notch, the voice acting is amazing, the story and characters are all quite funny, and the combat is simple and satisfying.”
music
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its high-energy rock and electro-rock tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during combat and boss fights. However, some players criticize the sound mixing, noting that the soundtrack can get drowned out by voice lines and sound effects, leading to a lack of memorable tunes. Overall, while the music is generally considered good and fitting for the game's style, it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “The music is full of absolute bangers.”
- “The boss fights are especially great with their super intense music.”
- “The art's charming, the voice acting's solid, and the music is ridiculously top notch.”
- “The sound mixing is quite amateurish given how many voice lines, sound effects, and music cues are happening all in the same composition, all competing for the same spotlight.”
- “The music is essentially nonexistent.”
- “I cannot even remember any of the music.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering, particularly during combat. While some users report decent performance after adjustments, others find the game poorly optimized for its visual quality, leading to frustration. Overall, the optimization appears to be inconsistent, with a notable divide in user experiences.
- “Good performance with a minor control lag that you can get past thanks to its fast combat mechanics and gameplay.”
- “I constantly have solid performance on max settings without fatal crashes or game-breaking bugs.”
- “The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4 with decent optimization.”
- “The optimization is horrible, huge frame drops in the simplest scenes (training stage).”
- “It's been over a year since the game left early access and it's still a buggy and stuttering mess.”
- “The only real issue I had was the pretty poor performance in certain areas; my computer is about 5 years old, to be fair, but be warned you can't run this game on a toaster.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some players noting that while it has improved since its initial release, it still suffers from various bugs and glitches that can affect gameplay, such as framerate drops and character clipping. Many users report encountering occasional issues, but they often find ways to work around them, appreciating the overall gameplay experience despite the unpolished aspects. Overall, while the game shows potential, it still requires further updates to address its stability concerns.
- “It's been over a year since the game left early access and it's still a buggy and stuttering mess.”
- “Full release still buggy as hell; the cutscenes are horrendous looking, characters still glitch through objects from time to time, mostly Amelia. It had a ton of great potential, the gameplay is still top-notch, but everything else is just subpar.”
- “Too buggy at this moment in time; needs more work in all honesty but has potential to be great.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through various modes, including a boss rush and tournament mode, alongside multiple difficulty settings that cater to both completionists and competitive players. With a focus on mastering character kits and achieving high ranks, players are encouraged to replay the game extensively, making it a highly engaging experience. Overall, the combination of short campaigns and additional unlockable features ensures that players will find plenty of reasons to return.
- “It's very replayable, especially if you like going for 100% completion.”
- “Assault Spy is a short game with about 5 hours of campaign for each character, but my god is this game infinitely replayable.”
- “For a stylish action game to be successful, it needs not only replayability but also extensive character kits that provide a ceiling that cannot be physically mastered.”
- “Overall, an enjoyable experience that also has decent replay value from the extra modes unlocked after beating one campaign and then two campaigns, as well as the higher difficulty modes.”
- “It has a boss rush mode for speedrunners and multiple difficulty settings, so there is a decent amount of replayability.”
character development
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the engaging and fast-paced storytelling that allows for meaningful growth, while others criticize the lack of depth and redundancy in gameplay. The character designs and voice acting are generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some noting similarities to other titles. Overall, the art direction and character interactions are highlighted as strong points, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “Also can't forget to say the character designs and interactions are top-notch.”
- “The character design is nifty, and the art direction in general is very consistent.”
- “It has many flaws, redundant combat, button-mashy gameplay, lackluster character designs and development.”
- “Overall, I genuinely enjoy heroic anime storytelling style; it’s fast-paced with enough room for main character development with some wholesome and twisted events.”
- “The character designs and artwork, the music, the sounds, the bosses, the combos... I don't know, there's a lot to like as well.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable due to the fun movesets and the opportunity to creatively experiment with combos, though some feel that unlocking higher difficulty tiers can be overly grindy as it requires playing through stages with both characters. While the normal mode may be easy for genre veterans, the repetitive nature of grinding for skill points can detract from the experience, suggesting a need for more varied incentives. Overall, the game is considered a worthwhile purchase for those who appreciate grinding.
- “Only real complaints are that sometimes the camera and lock-on are really wonky, and normal mode is pretty easy if you're familiar with the genre, while unlocking the next tiers of difficulty feels a bit more 'grindy' than necessary since you need to keep clearing with both characters instead of just one.”
- “I'd recommend letting us get skill points in the death march and other modes as grinding the stages for skill points can get kind of repetitive and gives a good incentive to dabble in those extras.”
- “Definitely worth checking out for twenty bucks if you don't mind a little grinding.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, highlighting a blend of adrenaline-pumping action and deep character development. The storytelling evokes a range of feelings, from excitement to heartbreak, effectively engaging players through its fast-paced yet meaningful narrative.
- “Overall, I genuinely enjoy heroic anime storytelling style; it’s fast-paced with enough room for main character development, featuring some wholesome and twisted events.”
- “This is heartbreaking, but here it goes:”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and stylish design, featuring intriguing ideas and rich lore that contribute to an immersive experience.
- “The game design is great: many interesting ideas, lore, and atmosphere look really unique and stylish.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”