The Super Spy (NGM-011 ~ NGH-011)

SNK • 1990

The Super Spy (NGM-011 ~ NGH-011) — Title screen
Title screen
The Super Spy (NGM-011 ~ NGH-011) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Infiltrate enemy bases and engage in close-quarters combat in The Super Spy, a 1990 fighting game from SNK. Players control agents tasked with disrupting terrorist operations within various locations, utilizing punches, kicks, and an arsenal of weapons to defeat opponents. The gameplay blends beat-'em-up action with RPG elements, offering choices in weaponry during encounters. Two players can simultaneously participate, each controlling a different agent as they navigate the game’s environments. Controls are straightforward: an 8-way joystick directs movement while three buttons initiate attacks and select available weapons. Keen observers might notice posters featuring the character G-Mantle adorning some of the in-game walls—a nod to this figure's later appearance in another SNK title. Running on the Neo-Geo MVS hardware, The Super Spy delivers a unique experience within the fighting game genre, emphasizing strategic combat and infiltration over traditional one-on-one duels.

Details

Manufacturer
SNK
Year
1990
Players
2
Genre
Fighter / Misc.
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
superspy

Machine data derived from the MAME project.