US Spy: Mission in Russia
- February 14, 2020
- Alex Demchenko
Get on Steam"US Spy: Mission in Russia" is a first-person shooter game where players assume the role of a US spy sent to infiltrate a Russian military facility. The game features a variety of weapons and equipment to help players complete their mission, as well as stealth and combat gameplay options. The game is set in a detailed and interactive environment, with multiple paths to achieve objectives and an emphasis on emergent gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to play and understand, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- It features some amusing political humor and interesting facts about Russian scandals.
- The price is low, making it a decent option for a brief and entertaining distraction.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling more like a task than a game.
- There are very few settings and options, limiting customization and overall experience.
- The game is extremely short, with little replay value and a deterministic outcome that makes it impossible to lose.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of "US Spy: Mission in Russia" revolves around an American agent tasked with creating chaos in Russia to undermine the current government, drawing parallels to real-world political events. While the narrative aims to be comedic and relevant, many players find it too short and lacking depth, leading to a perception that the game does not fully engage with its own storyline. Overall, the game attempts to satirize political strategies but struggles to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.
“Speaking of which, Us Spy: Mission in Russia is a comedic political strategy where you play a CIA agent (I presume) with the task of bringing democracy to Russia.”
“Unfortunately for Us Spy: Mission in Russia, the game doesn't play much like a game.”
“The story of the game is clear in upturning the narrative of the current Putin government by making American enemy agents do exactly what the Putin government is doing.”
“Although this game has been out for almost a year, its setting and plot are fairly relevant to the situation unfolding in Russia as we speak.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is generally praised as good, but players express frustration over the limited audio settings, which only allow for music and sound volume adjustments, alongside a language selector. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, the lack of customization options is seen as a significant drawback.
“This game has a good soundtrack but the story is too short.”
“In the settings, you’ll find options for music and sound volume controls, and then there is a choice of four languages (English, Russian, German, and French).”
“[h1][b]♬ music ♬[/b][/h1]”
“Another large issue for me is a lack of settings, the only ones in the game being controls for music and sound volume, and a language selector.”
“In the settings you’ll find options for music and sound volume controls, and then there is a choice of four languages (English, Russian, German, and French) and that’s your lot for options.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as smooth and bug-free, showcasing a humble yet effective visual presentation. However, the lack of graphical fidelity options is noted as a frustrating limitation, as players can only adjust volume and language settings.
“What impressed me by the way is how graphically smooth and bug-free the game is, even if it's humble, and how the Russian government defenses seem to shape themselves slightly to be named appropriately in response to the agent's actions.”
“No graphical fidelity options (not that you necessarily need them but not being able to change anything other than the volume and language is a little frustrating).”
“What impressed me by the way is how graphically smooth, bug-free the game is, even if it's humble, and how the Russian government defenses sort of seem to shape themselves slightly to be named appropriately in response to the agent actions.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players feel that while the narrative surrounding scandals is engaging, the overall gameplay experience is lacking and does not meet expectations.
“I expected a bit more gameplay.”
“It's interesting to learn about the scandals, but there isn't much gameplay.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the political satire amusing and relevant, particularly in its commentary on current events and societal issues. While the humor is entertaining enough for a single playthrough, it may not have lasting appeal beyond that.
“The political humor is amusing enough for one playthrough.”
“And the reality - and game substance - is very funny, from patriotic phones developed in China to the defenses of the government as true-to-life knee-jerk reactions (look at what's happening in Ukraine!).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is entertaining but criticized for its short length, resulting in minimal replay value.
“Overall, this game is amusing to say the least; however, it is extremely short with very little replay value.”
