## Description
This entry in the game series based on the _Spy vs Spy_ comic strip series has
a similar gameplay premise as the other games of the series, but a different
set of levels (overall 20) and scenarios (tropical, lava, ice, cave and
pyramid). Another apparent difference is the missing split-screen which
normally shows the locations of both spies. The player either takes control of
the black or white spy who both have the same goal: finding the five hidden
items and reach the exit within the time limit. Additionally a briefcase has
to be found in order to hold more than one object at once. Those items are
randomly divided over the levels.
The main challenge of the game is to deal with the other spy, mostly by laying
out traps. They are either fake chests or special areas in the level, e.g. a
cloud can be prepared to hit a spy with a lightning – but they don’t
differentiate between the agents. A trap can be triggered without taking
damage when quick enough. Each spy has a health bar which is lowered by traps,
fist fights against the other spy or walking into a level obstacle. Losing
energy lowers the speed and ability to jump and eventually leads to death. The
spy will re-spawn after a few seconds but loses all collected items.
Mad Magazine’s Official Spy vs Spy