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Spy vs Spy II

Spy vs Spy II: The Island Caper

Credits
Released: 1985 (39 years ago)
Publisher: First Star SoftwareInfo / Logos
Re-releaser: DatabyteLogos
Hi-Tec SoftwareInfo / Logos
Creator: Michael Riedel
Producer: Data Byte
Musician: Nick Scarim
Information
Main Control:Joystick (Port 2)
Players:1 or 2, Simultaneous
Language:English
Retail Price:£9.95 Tape
£2.99 Tape (Hi-Tec Software re-release)
Tape Loader
Novaload
Used in Hi-Tec Software release
Burner
Used in Beyond release (1985)
Categorization
Genre:Strategy, Miscellaneous
Tags:Action, Strategy, Side view, Fixed/flip-screen, Spy/espionage, Licensed
Relationship
Sequel to:Spy vs Spy
Precursor to:Spy vs Spy III: Arctic Antics
YouTube Links
Longplay video 04:42
Myrryspeikko on Nov 30, 2021
Longplay video (50 FPS) 05:46
AL82 Retrogaming Longplays on Nov 11, 2012
Longplay video 12:03
DerSchmu on Jun 27, 2011
Magazine Reviews
C&VG, issue 48 (oct 85), p19
Release type is unknown
8/10
Commodore Format, issue 42 (mar 94), p19
Release type is unknown
60%
Commodore Horizons, issue 21 (sep 85), p15
Beyond full-price release
7/10
Your Commodore, issue 16 (jan 86), p53
Beyond full-price release
8/10
Your Computer (oct 85), p35
Release type is unknown
4/5
Zzap!64, issue 6 (oct 85), p112
First Star Software full-price release
92%
Average magazine rating:
Based on 6 magazine reviews
77%

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27 Comments

JazzGhostriderJazzGhostrider 2023-12-177/10 (7/10)
The best in the series. Amazing two player game, and still great as a one player adventure.
I have very fond memories of playing this gem.
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Creepy Neighbour 2016-06-097/10 (7/10)
A decent sequel to the brilliant Spy VS Spy but not quite as good as the first
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Nevland 2012-01-19
Maybe I am a silly one, but I can't understand how you shall beat the opponent. When I was a kid I thought is was fun just to run on the island. But the music is one of the best in the C64 ever.
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Richard of TNDRichard of TND 2009-09-239/10 (9/10)
Pretty good sequel. Glad Zzap 64 included this on their cover tape. Yet some more amusing plots and game play.
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bronsteinbronstein 2009-07-247/10 (7/10)
I never cared for the game, I only listened to THAT atmospheric music... Perhaps the first Comnmie soundtrack I would have purchased as 7" single if it had been available.
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guardiane 2006-10-038/10 (8/10)
I somehow liked part 1 better...
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NoseJob 2005-10-05
I played this before the first Spy vs Spy. So this has more nostalgic value to it. I do think, that taken objectively, the first game is better.
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Trantor64Trantor64 2004-09-0610/10 (10/10)
Another game that made 2 player gaming the high point of parties. Played this a lot more than part one for some reason... Guess it just felt cooler.
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IPAndrews 2004-06-04
Awesome.
John Keels 2004-03-26
Excellent multiiplayer game. I believe I played this almost as much as the original spy vs spy game.
Ahmad 2004-03-06
Best two player game ever, finding a piece of a rocket which there are three of them and then get into the submarine. Another one of Fist Star software game classic just like Boulder Dash games which I remember. I also have #2 on Amiga and #3 as well, but not on C64 for #3 and #1 which I don't have on any of those computers unfortunatly, but when I played #2, it was great. Supurb game. 10/10.
Kriko 2003-11-08
Only worth playing as a two-player game... Not as fresh as the original, but sufficiently different. A great concept, feels like playing the comic!
Bo Derek 2003-09-02
Great game, but the first one was better !
TWR 2003-06-03
This looks just like the first part. Got some new things thou, but not enough to make it a top game.
Onikage 2003-04-10
Nearly as good as the first. Some traps were funnier. 8/10
Itekei 2003-01-14
Actually I never had a clue what to do and how to do it but I was content with walking around, listening to the music and trying find out what this game was all about.
Arto Suvitie 2002-11-30
I think this was the best of these three! Great fun!
Mel 2002-08-14
This game was very nice, especialy in 2 player mode.
It was not really easy
Bandicoot 2002-07-11
I hate this game! Really!
freddyC 2002-06-16
I have never had so much fun playing a 2player game ever. A must have!!
Massi 2002-04-15
The best game for v64! Without doubt.
WESTCLOX 2002-04-04
What can I say!!! This game was a game that!! Well griped me!!! Playing player vs com! Or player vs player!! Its rulez!!! ;) LOVE IT
Adelie PC 2002-03-21
As a child, I found this to be an enjoyable game, both vs. Another human and the computer. Be sure to crank up the computer's IQ. I also thought this version was every bit as good as the original (as did my childhood friends). The music is also worth commenting on. I've never heard a cooler, more laid back theme on C64.
Azash 2002-03-18
This is a great game for 2 players. Don't play it alone against the computer. It's not funny, and it's not very hard either...
Oldskool 2002-02-03
Fun for a while, but you'll soon wanna go back to original.
Kenshiro 2002-01-01
Not as great as the orginal but still as much fun.
Mozzy 2001-12-30
AAh the original deathmatch, I have really fond memories of this game. The only game that allowed you to be realy cunning and evil to your friends and no collection is complete without it. Word of warning tho NEVER play it one player because then it is so dull!

Music

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Scans

  • Spy vs Spy II: The Island Caper Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ Beyond release ‧ Tape ‧ 300 DPI
  • Spy vs Spy II: The Island Caper Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ Databyte re-release
  • Spy vs Spy II: The Island Caper Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ Hi-Tec Software re-release ‧ Tape ‧ 300 DPI

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Also released for Apple II.