The Spy Who Shot Me
- January 29, 2019
- bluestargeneral
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Reviews
- The game is a charming and humorous parody of James Bond, capturing the essence of classic spy films.
- Varied action sequences and level designs provide a nostalgic experience reminiscent of GoldenEye.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers fun gameplay and a lighthearted tone that appeals to fans of retro shooters.
- Character movement feels slippery and unrefined, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The gunplay lacks impact, with weak audio feedback and basic enemy AI that detracts from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of checkpoints and save options, leading to repetitive gameplay and potential frustration.
- humor78 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of cheesy, nostalgic references and witty one-liners, often drawing comparisons to classic spy films and retro FPS titles like GoldenEye. While some players find the humor charming and genuinely funny, others feel it falls flat or relies too heavily on lowbrow jokes. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted parody that appeals to fans of the genre, though its comedic effectiveness may vary among players.
“The humor is genius and had me laughing out loud at times, the game is filled with jokes, references, puns, and charming cheesy lines.”
“It's like a shaken-not-stirred cocktail of nostalgia and humor 🍸🤣”
“A hilarious love letter and parody of James Bond and the spy film craze of the 1960s.”
“To me, this game is not funny.”
“Some might say that it has bad graphics and is not funny; I say to such people, 'bruh.'”
- gameplay65 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplistic run-and-gun mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like GoldenEye, but often marred by frustrating controls and unengaging level design. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and humor, others find the gimmick levels and vehicle segments poorly executed, leading to a lack of enjoyment overall. Despite its comedic elements and retro appeal, the gameplay is frequently described as inconsistent and lacking depth, making it a hit-or-miss experience for players.
“The gameplay really resembles what was in the golden era of FPS.”
“Everything is amazing about it, gameplay is so fun and diverse.”
“Exciting game and fun gameplay with good humor.”
“It tries to break up the action with gimmick levels, like a boat level or a skydiving segment, but they are awful control-wise, and the overall gameplay of getting through them is dull.”
“I wanted to love this game, but there are a few gameplay mechanics that are frustrating and make it not fun to play in the end.”
“The gameplay is hit or miss.”
- story63 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a lighthearted and humorous homage to classic spy films, featuring a simple plot that serves primarily as a backdrop for entertaining missions filled with cheeky dialogue and nostalgic references. While the narrative lacks depth and complexity, it successfully delivers a fun experience with engaging scenarios and a charming protagonist, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. However, some players noted frustrations with mission structure and saving mechanics, which detracted from the overall experience.
“I was surprised by how much fun I had with the plot of the game and how charming it was from start to finish.”
“The whole point of this story is just great, not gonna spoil it but I could explain it but it would take until tomorrow morning; the story is that complex.”
“Our story setup is one that allows for all the good tropes you’ve seen in countless spy flicks, and here we have the forces of MI-69 battling the villainy of S.C.U.M.”
“The story, like with most old shooters and many of those emulating their style, is pretty bare bones.”
“Most of the story and cutscenes consist of quips, mostly from Agent 7 at the expense of... pretty much everyone: S.C.U.M.”
“There are issues, however, the main one being that the game saves only in hub zones, which you visit every 3 missions or so.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic charm reminiscent of early PS1 and N64 titles, with a blocky, pixelated aesthetic that some players find appealing while others consider it amateurish. While many appreciate the quirky visuals and their contribution to the game's character, criticisms arise regarding the lack of polish and limited graphical options. Overall, the graphics are seen as a love letter to retro gaming, balancing charm with a sense of being undercooked.
“An awesome love letter to 007 on the 64, great retro pixel graphics, simple story, funny easter eggs, challenging bosses, and lots of humor for those know-it-all fans of the films to enjoy.”
“Graphically, you’re getting a blocky N64 or PS1 pointy polygonal aesthetic that captures the nostalgia of days gone by but also looks polished.”
“The aged graphics are bright and colorful and suit the game's impeccable sense of style.”
“However, the gameplay and visuals feel really amateur in production, and the whole game feels cheap.”
“Graphics: it's one thing that it's retro, but the UI elements look like garbage.”
“The voice acting is terrible, in a good way... the graphics are a budget PSX era game.”
- music13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's music receives mixed reviews, with some praising its charm and memorable qualities, while others criticize it for being repetitive and simplistic. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gaming experience, though opinions vary widely, with some calling it amazing and others deeming it terrible. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite its flaws.
“The gunplay is great and easy to get a hang of, the graphics are extremely charming, the music is goofy, there are plenty of cool moments where you just feel like a total badass throughout the entire game, I love it!”
“Amazing soundtrack.”
“Also the soundtracks and the voice acting are awesome.”
“It's a good effort, I admire the graphical style and music, but it just feels undercooked.”
“The game's soundtrack is by no means bad, but it gets repetitive quite fast due to its simplicity; at least it's memorable.”
“The music for the most part is just not very good.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers opportunities for completionists and speedrunners through collectibles and optional objectives, many players feel it can become repetitive quickly. The ability to backtrack with new abilities adds some depth, but the lack of compelling reasons to replay may limit long-term engagement.
“With fairly easy to find primary objectives, but optional secondary objectives that really encourage exploration and replayability.”
“You also need to backtrack with abilities you gain later in the game, so there's a sense of replayability.”
“Gets old quick, no replay value.”
“Decent amount of collectibles to find and replayable levels whenever you wish, but I don't see much need for being a completionist or trying to get a better score/time.”
“The game offers replayability through either trying to find all the secrets and achieving a 100% completion rate or by trying to beat your previous times through speedrunning.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its stability issues, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. However, it performs well on Linux, indicating some platform-specific stability.
“It runs great on Linux!”
“The game has excellent stability, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay without any major issues.”
“That, and some bugs and glitches, and the one joke being, well, bond, is the only thing that drags this solid shooter down.”
“Also, the game is pretty buggy.”
“The game is quite buggy.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to challenging boat missions that can detract from the overall experience. The need for multiple attempts to complete these tasks adds to the frustration, although the limited number of such missions is seen as a positive.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“There are some boat missions that are really tedious to complete, mainly because of how the boat controls. There aren't many of them (thankfully), but there were enough to hinder my experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures the classic atmosphere of a Bond film, immersing players in a cinematic experience reminiscent of the iconic franchise.
“This game captures the atmosphere of a classic Bond film right away.”
“The immersive environment and attention to detail create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
“Every sound and visual element contributes to an intense and engaging atmosphere.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is perceived as nostalgic, with retro designs and elements that evoke a sense of classic gaming. Players appreciate the overall charm and recommend the experience for its throwback qualities.
