Spy Hunter

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2001
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: Based on the arcade classic, Spy Hunter combines explosive combat, action-racing, and mission-based game play as you drive the G-6155 Interceptor, capable of morphing on-the-fly into a jet-powered speed boat, jet watercraft, or motorcycle to escape and evade enemy fire. [Midway]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Cinescape
    100
    Midway has perfectly translated SPY HUNTER into the 3D world and everything feels just right.
  2. TotalGames.net
    94
    From chasing down a hijacked Interceptor to protecting friendly forces or shutting down an enemy base, Spy Hunter rarely leaves you with less than four things to think about with each of the fourteen levels boasting some of the most exhilarating set-pieces your likely to have witnessed for some time.
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  3. IGN
    89
    One of Midway's best arcade games in years because it provides an incredible level of racing thrills with a respectable quantity of blasting and action, but more to the point, it's not been messed up.
  4. GameShark
    80
    Spy Hunter has left me stunned, proving itself to be one of the most fun and addictive games to hit the PS2.
  5. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The addition of mid-level transitions between land and water also makes for exciting differences in the controls while simultaneously provisioning for some simply amazing environments.
  6. GamePen
    80
    Driving the Interceptor is really easy so even those who aren’t into driving games can pick this up easily. The graphics are nicely done and it runs pretty smoothly.
  7. Core Magazine
    67
    There's so much to like about Spy Hunter that it's a shame a few of the developers' design choices make it a chore to play through at times.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. NicholasJ.
    Apr 27, 2002
    10
    There is just one thing to say about this game: STUNNING. You go from running over bad guys to destroying ships. Buy this game.
  2. BlakeH.
    Oct 14, 2001
    10
    It's so beutiful, (sob) the explosions and BOOMs, this game rocks (fires flamethrower at car behind him).
  4. A.Wiped
    Nov 26, 2001
    10
    Good graficts and the idea is great.
  5. Vapor96
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    Fast-paced destructive fun in delightfully varying environments with a nice James Bond -esque agent feel to it. The graphics still lookFast-paced destructive fun in delightfully varying environments with a nice James Bond -esque agent feel to it. The graphics still look extremely good: they must've been amazing back in the day! The mission objectives can be slightly overwhelming as they clearly cannot all be completed in one run.… Expand
  6. JJSnuzzy
    May 13, 2003
    8
    Its a great remake of the arcade version which is said to be locked into the game..I loved the smooth handling of the game but the objective Its a great remake of the arcade version which is said to be locked into the game..I loved the smooth handling of the game but the objective clearing to move on to diffrent levels is probably the most annoyning thing about this game...… Expand
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 15, 2023
    7
    Update of a rather primitive top down scroller, this 3D version is a road racer/shoot 'em up hybrid that puts you in the hot seat of a JamesUpdate of a rather primitive top down scroller, this 3D version is a road racer/shoot 'em up hybrid that puts you in the hot seat of a James Bond style super car. It's the kind of game that could've been fantastic as levels within a larger sandbox style affair, but on its own there's not *quite* enough to it. It is fast, frantic and fun while it lasts though.… Expand
  8. Rohit
    Dec 25, 2002
    5
    Its not that great game. Rent it first then see if you like it. But I wouldn't buy it.

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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#65 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#44 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001