New Spy Hunter Trailer Revs Up The Action
Posted by Thomas Whitehead
Explosions, lots of explosions
The original Spy Hunter game was released in 1983, a simply time when everything was 2D, pixel-based and no-one had enjoyed the pleasure of playing a Nintendo console. Back in May we heard of a reboot from Warner Bros. Interactive, and now we have a new Spy Hunter trailer from Gamescom to show off the action.
It has lots of explosions, fast driving, a deep-voiced narrator and opens with a retro re-mix of a classic tune from The Blues Brothers. To be honest, we're not sure it gets much better than that.
Despite those seductive details we don't know a great deal about the title yet, but with a launch in October we don't have long to wait. Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think.
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#1
JonWahlgren said:
That actually looks kinda fun.
#2
MeloMan said:
Hope it's good. When Blues Brothers was mentioned, I was thinking it was the tune that played when they were going through the mall!
#3
MrWalkieTalkie said:
If it gets good reviews, consider me sold!
#4
mumof3kids82 said:
definitely going to get this game. It looks amazingly fun
#5
Banker-Style said:
It looks okay,I guess.
#6
Smitherenez said:
Was that footage from the Vita version or the 3DS one?
#7
beatalLiToaD said:
Could be good. Not getting my hopes up too high though.
#8
Bubbab5 said:
That looks awesome if it gets an 8 or higher in the review I'm getting it but is it a retail or download hopefully a download
#9
Alien_Mosky said:
@Bubbab5: Retail.
#10
Shadowflash said:
Transforming cars seem to be the new big thing.
#11
WiiLovePeace said:
Looks awesome
#12
belmont said:
I have seen better looking psp games but the games seems fun! I may get it if the price is good.
#13
ecco6t9 said:
This one should be good, it's got a great development team behind it.
#14
TheConsiglio said:
Looks like something I would buy. Like a more action oriented Splinter Cell 3D.
#15
TheConsiglio said:
Did I Say Splinter Cell, I Meant Driver Renegade.
#16
Cyrso said:
Looks decent, but a downloadable eShop/PSN game would be a much better fit imo.
#17
SkywardLink98 said:
Is it gonna be an eShop title or retail? If it's eShop I'll get it but retail probably not.
#18
xxbrothawizxx said:
Will Buy......when it's in the bargain bin.
#19
ThomasBW84 said:
@Smitherenez It's unclear whether it's Vita or 3DS footage, but to be honest there's nothing there, graphically, that the 3DS can't handle comfortably.
#20
sykotek said:
The tune is Peter Gunn.
#21
moomoo said:
The concepts in the trailer seem pretty well done, but those graphics aren't all that impressive. I hope that's not a bad sign.
#22
Oregano said:
@ThomasBW84 Considering sales of the Vita I'd be shocked if both versions weren't identical apart from resolution and 3D.
#23
sykotek said:
@Oregano and @moomoo: Pretty sure the graphics in the video are not coming from the 3DS version of the game.
#24
coolvw93 said:
i loved the aracade version, i have it on one of my N64 game, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Vol. 1". im interested on seeing this one. i will get it if i see some good reviews.
#25
Dr-Rockzo said:
im actully interested in this.
#26
Metal_Slugger said:
Please just give me the original. I loved that game.
#27
Kifa said:
I played the original for hours. What I've seen in this trailer... Well, it looks like it can either turn out pretty good or fail on all fronts. I'd welcome a good arcade shooter on my 3DS though. Not a long wait ahead of us to find out how they pulled it off. :]
#28
luminalace said:
I hope this turns out well! I really need a good racing game for 3DS. It's time to give Ridge Racer and Mario Kart a rest!
#29
mamp said:
This game looks really meh.
#30
NlNTENDO3DS said:
i remember playing this game on my original xbox YEARS ago!!
#31
Cesco said:
Paradigm software (the same software house behind "Pilotwings 64") already made a Spy Hunter reboot some years ago and it was quite fun to play, I had it on my Gamecube. If you have a Wii and can find a copy of it for a couple of dollars / euros I think you should buy it because IMHO it's still enjoyable.
#32
Gameday said:
I like the newer spy hunters indeed. But nothing compares to that classic Arcade Spy Hunter man that music still plays in my head.
#33
Chrysanthemum said:
@Bubbab5 Could be both!