Spy Hunter

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2001
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. BlakeH.
    Oct 14, 2001
    10
    It's so beutiful, (sob) the explosions and BOOMs, this game rocks (fires flamethrower at car behind him).
  2. 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 clearing to move on to diffrent levels is probably the most annoyning thing about this game...
  3. A.Wiped
    Nov 26, 2001
    10
    Good graficts and the idea is great.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. DGDrocks7
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    A remake of the 1983 game. A used copy is out there somewhere. Find and buy it. It's mindless fun, but can be quite difficult. Here's hoping Sony would re-release it on PSN
  7. 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 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.
  8. Costum04
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Paradigm Entertainment really knows how to Translate best Arcade Racing/Action experience into a modern day Racing/Action Video Game, the point is this game really great to enjoy Fast Paced experience.

    I even praised their "Stuntman Ignition" for the same Fast-Paced and creative action sequence that really capture the themes of each fictional movies in it Heavily recommended for    Paradigm Entertainment really knows how to Translate best Arcade Racing/Action experience into a modern day Racing/Action Video Game, the point is this game really great to enjoy Fast Paced experience.

    I even praised their "Stuntman Ignition" for the same Fast-Paced and creative action sequence that really capture the themes of each fictional movies in it

    Heavily recommended for Midway Arcades Collectors and Speed Runner Gamer, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  9. 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 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GamerWeb Sony
    80
    Reborn into a new era of gaming, SpyHunter maintains its great name for being a hardcore action racing title.
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  2. Cinescape
    100
    Midway has perfectly translated SPY HUNTER into the 3D world and everything feels just right.
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  3. GameSpot
    78
    It manages to bring this classic drive-and-shoot arcade game into the next-generation of polygonal gaming without losing the core appeal of the original.
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