
2014 · Indie · Shooter
CounterSpy
PlayStation console exclusive
Combining the spy mythology and bold aesthetics of the 1950’s and 1960’s and set during the Cold War, CounterSpy focuses on the rogue third spy agency, C.O.U.N.T.E.R., that keeps the world’s super powers at bay. Just as each side of the ongoing conflict gets close to unleashing a blow of earthshaking proportions, C.O.U.N.T.E.R. jumps into action, stealthily sabotaging their dastardly plans and deceptively maintaining world peace.
- Released
- 19 August 2014
- Platforms
- AndroidPlayStation 3PlayStation 4PlayStation VitaiOS
- Genres
- IndieShooterStealthTactical
- Developers
- —
- Publishers
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Modes
- Single-player
- Perspective
- Third personSide view
- Themes
- ActionStealthWarfare
- Country
- United States
- Age ratings
- ESRB T
- Time to beat
- 15hcompletionist
About
CounterSpy is a side-scrolling stealth video game developed by American independent studio Dynamighty and published by Sony Computer Entertainment as a cross-buy and cross-save title for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita. Subsequently, the game was released on Android and iOS on September 5, 2014.
The games received mixed to positive reviews and was praised for its art and soundtrack.
Keywords
- cold war
- spy
- spy game
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
5D side-scroller with stealth elements and randomly generated levels. Set in an alternate version of the Cold War, players play as a counter agent sent to infiltrate the bases of opposing countries in order to prevent either of them from launching nuclear weapons. Movement largely takes place on a 2D plane, whilst specially marked areas allow the player aim their weapon in 3D space. E.
Score multiplier is awarded for making consecutive stealth kills. The main aim of the game is to collect enemy plans which help to further the story and shut down the base's weapon at the end of each level. Players can also collect intel, which serves as the game's currency, as well as plans which unlock new weapons and special formulas. Prior to each mission, players can spend intel to refill ammo, purchase and equip unlocked weapons, or equip up to three single use formulas which make the game easier, such as increased stealth or health.
Development
The game was developed with assistance from Foster City Studio. While historically known for collaborating with the series' respective large development studios, CounterSpy marks the first time they've teamed up with an indie development team, Dynamighty. The team comprises past staff from LucasArts and Pixar.
Reception
Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 3/5, saying "CounterSpy's awesome improvisational take on stealth can be hindered by both framerate inconsistencies and occasional perspective oddities." IGN rated it 7/10, praising the game's concept, art and soundtrack while citing the inconsistent AI and "occasional control issues". Polygon also praised the game's overall presentation, "but its interactivity is ugly enough to make for an unfortunate pairing when the balance is measured" and rated it 5/10.
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Collections5 collections
Platform libraries
- PlayStation 3 games (A–C)
- PlayStation 4 games (A–L)List
- PlayStation Vita games (A–D)Games list (A–D)
Publishers
- Sony Interactive Entertainment gamesVideo games
- Sony Interactive Entertainment gamesVideo games
- Sony Interactive Entertainment gamesVideo games
Years
- Games released in 2014List › July–September
- Games released in 2014List › July–September
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