Spy vs. Spy

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  • Summary: Embittered rivals White Spy and Black Spy return for more comical sabotage in this action-espionage game based on the characters made famous in MAD Magazine. Your mission is to retrieve top-secret information, while trying to outwit and outlast up to three friends (or enemies). OutlandishEmbittered rivals White Spy and Black Spy return for more comical sabotage in this action-espionage game based on the characters made famous in MAD Magazine. Your mission is to retrieve top-secret information, while trying to outwit and outlast up to three friends (or enemies). Outlandish traps and hazards abound. Broadband networked and split screen multiplayer options allow players to outwit three of your best friends...or worst enemies. Unlock features such as disguises, levels, weapons, and items. In Mod-A-Spy Mode, go deep undercover donning the unlockable disguises and fooling your foolish opponents. Eight Game Modes including: Modern, Classic, Story and 5 multiplayer modes such as Death Match, Armed and Loaded, Get Mad, Last Man Standing and Run and Gun.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 34
  3. Negative: 9 out of 34
  1. Xequted
    78
    Vicious Cycle did an excellent job in recreating the comic in a video game, too bad there's only one safe house to spawn from.
  2. Extreme Gamer
    65
    A great little game which mirrors Mad Magazine characters perfectly. It's not groundbreaking, but it's fun, and that's the main key to remember.
  3. GameZone
    60
    With a few friends (or online), you may have some fun for a time, but more than likely its clunky controls and limited offerings will quickly become a bore.
  4. Xbox World Australia
    55
    Suffers from a very pedestrian single player game that lacks the humour of the comic on which it's based, which is very disappointing considering how funny and clever they often were. Multiplayer is more fun, and is a good game for weekend hire.
  5. AceGamez
    50
    And while the graphics are fun, the translation into 3D has been totally mishandled and lost the whole appeal of the gameplay.
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  6. IGN
    45
    The controls aren't terrible, but the basic gameplay of story mode is so bland that it is difficult to stay interested in it for more than five minutes.
  7. netjak
    23
    Overall, after playing this game one time through (ugh, tell me about it), I can confidentially say that I will never play this game ever again and never look back. This game is awful, plain and simple.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. RealMonkey
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the greatest games i had ever played It has Great graphics Good sound its perfect for online play i highly recommend itThis game is one of the greatest games i had ever played It has Great graphics Good sound its perfect for online play i highly recommend it to any mad mag fan… Expand
  2. mr432scott
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Amazing game bringing plenty of nostalgia, 12/10 will play forever, better than fortnite
  4. MikeB.
    Mar 21, 2005
    10
    Black and white are at it again a welcome return.
  5. Xtc_dwarf
    May 15, 2017
    9
    Bloody fab game. **** the critics. One of the best ps2 games I played, shocked to find it had such a bad critical reception. BrilliantBloody fab game. **** the critics. One of the best ps2 games I played, shocked to find it had such a bad critical reception. Brilliant multiplayer and gadgets to mess around with. Single player was decent too - though lacking a good story.… Expand
  6. TheodoreXD
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Screw The Critics, Both The Xbox Version And PS2 Version Was Awesome, And Should Be Recommended For People Who Played The Original 1984 Version, Great Graphics, Awesome Gameplay, And Quality Controls, Global Star Did a Great Job Publishing A Great Game.… Expand
  7. NathanK.
    Aug 9, 2005
    8
    I dont care what the critics said. I thought this game was fun although it could of been truer to Antonio Prohias' orginal comic.
  8. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    I wasn't sure what to expect going into this game, but I do like what I've played of it. You can tell they focused way more on the multiplayerI wasn't sure what to expect going into this game, but I do like what I've played of it. You can tell they focused way more on the multiplayer than the single player, but you can still have a good time by yourself in this game. Would I recommend it over other 3rd person shooters? Not really, but this is a decent alternative.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#84 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#37 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005