- April 18, 2017
- Activision
Spycraft: The Great Game
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Spycraft: The Great Game is a single player action game with drama and thriller themes. It was developed by Activision and was released on April 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
In Spycraft: The Great Game, you are a CIA operative investigating an assassination plot that threatens the US president, using real-world intelligence techniques and immersive video footage. Your mission unfolds amidst real-world events and moral dilemmas, with former CIA director William Colby and KGB general Oleg Kalugin providing authenticity. This interactive experience combines 3D puzzles, live-action footage, and actual CIA stock images for an engaging spy adventure.
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with a gripping plot and engaging puzzles, making it a joy for fans of the genre.
- It features interesting characters and a unique blend of FMV and point-and-click gameplay that immerses players in a spy-themed narrative.
- Despite its dated graphics and interface, the game is still enjoyable and provides a fun challenge for those interested in espionage.
- The game suffers from a very outdated interface and low-resolution graphics, which may deter modern players.
- There are reports of bugs that can block progress, and the gameplay can feel linear with limited narrative choices.
- Some players find the puzzles to be overly simplistic or frustrating, requiring walkthroughs to advance.
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The game's story is highly praised for its gripping plot and high-quality writing, voice acting, and overall presentation, despite its dated graphics. Players find the extensive dialogue engaging, and the narrative provides an intriguing look into CIA operations, making the experience immersive enough to overlook any initial visual shortcomings.
“It has a great plot, and although there is a lot of dialogue, the story is gripping.”
“The acting, the voice acting, the writing, the plot - it's all high quality.”
“Those minigames, and 'Spycraft's' story plot give the player an interesting overview of how the United States CIA spies on other nations and certain groups within other nations that express hostile intentions toward the United States.”
“The graphics are standard for its time, and I found them a bit jarring on first play, but having come back to it and become engaged in the story, I'm not at all bothered anymore.”
“Yes, the game is very dated, but once you get into the storyline, you won't even notice, as the game is about information more than anything.”
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Spycraft: The Great Game is a action game with drama and thriller themes.
Spycraft: The Great Game is available on PC, Windows and Ms Dos.
Spycraft: The Great Game was released on April 18, 2017.
Spycraft: The Great Game was developed by Activision.
Spycraft: The Great Game has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.
Spycraft: The Great Game is a single player game.
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