Spy Hunter II (rev 2)

Bally Midway • 1987

Spy Hunter II (rev 2) — Title screen
Title screen
Spy Hunter II (rev 2) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Spy Hunter II puts players in the driver's seat of a high-tech sports car, tasked with navigating treacherous roads while engaging enemy vehicles and helicopters. This 1987 sequel from Bally Midway shifts the perspective to a third-person view behind and above the car, offering a more realistic visual experience than its predecessor. Two players can cooperate as they race through levels, collecting weapon upgrades that allow them to arm their vehicle with up to four different offensive capabilities. The gameplay centers on skillful driving and precise shooting as you evade pursuers and destroy targets while completing objectives. A soundtrack featuring the iconic Peter Gunn theme provides a stylish backdrop for the action. Though it attempted to modernize the Spy Hunter formula, this game ultimately saw limited production and is often considered a less successful entry in the series. Controlling your vehicle with paddles, players must balance speed, maneuverability, and firepower to survive the increasingly challenging encounters.

Details

Manufacturer
Bally Midway
Year
1987
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Driving (chase view)
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
spyhunt2

Machine data derived from the MAME project.