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The spy who shot me™

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.

What works
  • Nostalgic retro fps gameplay
  • Humorous and charming spy parody
  • Engaging gunplay and level design
  • Collectibles and achievements encourage replay
  • Developer active and responsive
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and slippery movement
  • Frustrating checkpoint and save system
  • Short game length
  • Vehicle and mini-game sections poorly received
  • Some bugs and ai issues

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Nightmare of Decay

  • Death in the Water 2

  • FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate

  • SCP: Fragmented Minds

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Beyond Hanwell

  • HROT

  • Apsulov: End of Gods

  • Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • SCP: Fragmented Minds

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Beyond Hanwell
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The spy who shot me™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players report replaying levels for collectibles and challenges; some find it short but enjoyable for multiple sessions."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players enjoy a lighthearted spy-themed world to relax and distract from real life."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Status
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