Spy's Adventure: Europe
Whether or not Brøderbund "borrowed" Polarware's concept for their blockbuster series, there's no mistaking the game's similarities with Carmen Sandiego. You are cast as a spy who is pursuing the evil Dr. X around the continent. As you arrived in a new country, you can buy or obtain clues to the location of the villian, and browse the dossier about that country. If you paid attention to the dossiers, the clues would direct you to the appropriate destinations and ultimately Dr. X's hideout. Despite inferior graphics, the game has one advantage over Carmen Sandiego: there are 2 excellent multiplayer modes in which up to 6 players can co-operate together, or compete against each other in their pursuit of Dr. X. Add to that the well-written dossiers, interesting clues, and some strategic elements (for example, you have limited cash with which to buy clues), and Spy's Adventure games are excellent edutainment titles that are highly recommended for kids and adults alike. Thumbs up!
Average Rating: | 6.76 [13 votes] |
Genre: | Education |
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Developer: | Polarware |
Publisher: | Polarware |
Year: | 1986 |
Software Copyright: | Polarware |
Theme: | Mystery |
Multiplayer: | Turn-based hotseat |
Related Links: | History of the series at Magic Tree |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Nigel's World, Spy's Adventure: North America |
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