Spy vs. Spy
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(GameBoy Color - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Kemco
Published_By:
Kotobuki Systems
Released On:
23 Jul 1999
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The Black Spy and the White Spy have feuded on the pages of MAD magazine for decades. Now they bring their feud to the Game Boy Color. You can play as either the Black Spy or the White Spy, with the goal being to outsmart your opponent and collect five objects hidden throughout the level. As luck would have it, you have an infinite number of booby traps to place throughout the level to get rid of your nemesis. Buckets of water can be set up over doors and items can be rigged with bombs. If your opponent has set a booby trap, you can defuse it with the proper item. Should you get caught in a trap, you have infinite lives, and all you lose is time. If you want a friend to join the mayhem, use a link cable and go at it. Who will be able to survive from one stage to the next in SPY VS SPY?
UPC-A:
4906571914134 (Japan)
Part #:
CGB-AS6J-JPN (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a competitive action game where players control either White Spy or Black Spy, navigating a booby-trapped building to steal secret data. Players will move through maze-like rooms, set traps, fight opponents, and manipulate the environment to achieve their objective.
Story
Story
The Cold War is over, but the Lukewarm War rages on! The diabolical duo of double-cross and deceit are at it again in a new adventure!
Their mission: to be the first to steal secret data and make a successful getaway. But it won't be easy. The data is hidden in a building filled with deadly maze rooms, booby traps and other sinister surprises.
Control Functions
CONTROL PAD
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Moves White Spy and Black Spy
SELECT
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MAP display
A BUTTON
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Opens and shuts doors
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Moves Furniture
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Sets Traps
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Fight (bare hands, knife, or club)
B BUTTON
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Trap selection
START
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Pause game
Enemies & Characters
White Spy
One of the two enemy spies in the game, attempting to collect hidden items and escape within a time limit. Can set traps and engage in combat.
Black Spy
One of the two enemy spies in the game, attempting to collect hidden items and escape within a time limit. Can set traps and engage in combat.
Controls
A button
open door
Select
display a MAP
How to Play
Getting Started
Mode Menu
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★VS COM
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VS PLAYER
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MISSION SELECT
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SPEED FORT
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PASSWORD: 16Y01
Mode Select Screen
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VS COM Mode - Single player mode.
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VS PLAYER Mode - Simultaneous competitive two player mode using the Game Boy Game Link cable.
Mission Select
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Level select
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Character select
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Password input screen select
Modes of Play
There are 3 Game Play Modes: TRAINING, VS COM, and VS PLAYER. To understand the game rules, be sure to play TRAINING MODE first.
Training Mode
This mode is for training novice spies. You learn the game rules while playing "mini missions." The number of acquired items required before you can make an escape varies based on the Difficulty Level chosen. Make sure to train here if it's your first time playing the game.
VS COM
In this single player mode, the player must clear 32 different stages by collecting all of the items and escaping from enemy territory via the EXIT before the computer-controlled rival spy.
VS Player
Using the Game Boy Game Link cable, two players can battle it out to determine the true master spy. Remember that both players must have a Game Boy Color and a SPY vs. SPY Game Pak. Use the same rules as VS COM Mode. Players can choose to play any of the 32 stages in the game.
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To further enhance replay value, the location of the hidden ITEMS and the EXIT door changes every time you play.
Training Mode
Playable Character
White Spy
Mission
To learn the game rules, there are 10 lessons you can train on. If you play the lessons in the set order, you can easily understand the game. Make sure to train here if it's your first time playing the game.
Training Courses
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Using the map
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Using doors
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Finding items
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The briefcase
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Escape
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Elevators and stairs
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Booby traps
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Defense items
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Collected items
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Time limit
Instructions
GO TO THE DESK AND PRESS THE A BUTTON TO GET THE CD.
VS COM Mode
Playable Character
White Spy or Black Spy
Mission
Acquire the briefcase and 4 other items. The location of the ITEMS and EXIT will change every time you play.
Game Stages
32 stages, divided into 4 groups based on 4 different escape modes (Stealth Jet, Rocket Ship, Submarine, and Spy Car).
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You may play in any of the four groups at any time.
Traps
One of the most interesting game elements in SPY vs. SPY is the addition of traps. If your opponent is caught by one of your traps, he or she will lose all of their acquired items and will be temporarily rendered unconscious (resulting in play time loss). You've got to avoid your rival's traps and the traps set up by the enemy spy.
Trap Selection
Each trap can only be set in certain locations. Each time you press the B button, it selects a different trap.
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Dynamite - Furniture - press B once to select
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Coil Spring - Furniture - press B twice to select
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Water Bucket - Door - press B 3 times to select
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Time Bomb - Middle of the room - press B 4 times to select
You have to carry the trap to its desired location and set it by pressing the A button. Your spy character's insane giggle indicates that your trap was effective in your counter-intelligence efforts (i.e. you messed up your enemy!).
Defense Items
You can protect yourself from enemy traps by using protective defense items. Press the A button to collect defensive items from rooms. To use defensive items, simply press the A button at each trap. When you disarm a trap, your spy giggles. For the Time Bomb, you have to leave the room within 2 seconds to disarm it. You can pick up multiple defense items.
Guards
Guards are effective only against certain types of traps.
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White Bucket - only effective against dynamite
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Pliers - against coil spring
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Umbrella - against water bucket
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Time Bomb - leave the room within 2 seconds
When you enter a room trapped with a Time Bomb, your Spy's face turns blue! Get out quickly!
Locations of Guards
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White Bucket - in the fire extinguisher
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Pliers - in the tool box
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Umbrella - On umbrella stands
Items
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Yellow Bucket
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Pliers
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Umbrella
Items & Weapons
Blueprints
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Satellite Plans
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Underwater Base Plans
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Pass
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Passport
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Space Food
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Air Tank
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Binoculars
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Money
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Briefcase
You must have the briefcase to carry the 4 items required to exit the level.
Key
An item to be collected to complete the level.
Tips & Maps
Password
You receive stage access passwords in the single player VS COM mode. These passwords allow you to continue playing from where you last left off.
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