Spy vs Spy (1985)

Spy vs Spy was released in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum 48K. The game was published by Beyond Software and developed by Tag and The Kid under license from First Star Software.

This action game supports up to two players and features a split-screen display. Players control opposing spies who navigate an embassy, searching for hidden items and setting traps to hinder their rival's progress while attempting to collect all necessary gear and escape via plane.

The original cassette cost £9.95. The game saw widespread success and was ported to numerous platforms, including Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Atari 8-bit, NES, Sega Master System, Amiga, and Atari ST.

The game holds an average magazine score of 85.50%. It received significant critical acclaim, earning the Crash Smash award from Crash magazine and the C+VG Blitz Game title from Computer & Video Games.

The game gained a significant following through numerous TR-DOS adaptations, including the full trilogy. Magazines like Revival frequently featured POKE codes for it. Players also encountered cracked cassette versions released by groups such as Kicia and Plomba Soft.