Update [Wed 2nd Mar, 2022 19:30 GMT]: PikPok's spy arcade action game Agent Intercept now has a console launch date: 30th March. You can check out the new release date trailer above.
We don't know about you, but we love ourselves some blue sky racing, and when it involves launching our vehicle into said blue sky and through exploding helicopters... well, that's just the icing on the cake! More details in the original story below...
Original Story [Tue 14th Dec, 2021 16:15 GMT]: Remember the flood of 'high concept' movies during the '80s and '90s? These were often simplistic in nature, with plots you could fit on the back of a postage stamp and still have room left over, but they were packed with action that got bums on seats – and that's the vibe we're getting from PikPok Games' Agent Intercept.
You assume the role of a James Bond-style hero who is equipped with a sports car that can transform into a speed boat and fighter jet, which basically makes this the dream game for anyone who lived through the '80s and enjoyed TV shows like MASK, Transformers and Action Force.
Here's some PR:
Agent Intercept is an over-the-top arcade action game where you drive a transforming spy vehicle through exotic locales, perform ridiculous stunts, and blow things up to save the world — in style!
The world needs you, Agent! Take control of the Sceptre, the Agency’s latest high-tech transforming vehicle, and face off against the criminal organisation CLAW in this explosive arcade driving game.
Dodge enemy fire, mines and lasers as you perform over-the-top stunts and use the Sceptre’s high-tech gadgetry to blow up your enemies. Feel like a superspy as you transform the Sceptre from car to plane and more, immersed in exotic locations and an original high-energy soundtrack! With a new threat around every corner, it’ll take all you’ve got to defeat CLAW.
Agent Intercept is due for release on Switch – and other platforms – in 2022. It launched on Steam earlier this year and has 'Mostly Positive' reviews.
[source twitter.com]
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Like it! Hope it's good
Looks like someone made Spyhunter for mobile
Pretty cool concept for a racing game. You know as a kid whenever I watched Inspector Gadget I was always rooting for Dr Claw. He had that badass car that could transform into a jet and a submarine.
Looks like a lot of fun - not sure if it is really a racing game?
...as your comment: "during the '80s and '90s? These were often simplistic in nature, with plots you could fit on the back of a postage stamp and still have room left over."
...Does that also describe super-hero movies for the last 15 years? I'm not sure the 80s and 90s are any different than now in that respect.
I hope it's more involved than an endless runner with transformations in the vain hope it will reset everyone's attention spans...
Looks pretty awesome! A modern indie spy hunter with more action and transformations... Could be really fun
Getting Thunder in Paradise vibes from the trailer.
I remember MASK, and that’s all I wanted to say.
I played this on Apple Arcade and it was pretty fun, and very arcade simplified. It had clearly been built for typical mobile game transactions/timers and felt out of place that it made you wait for daily unlocks, like they weren't quite sure what to do when it was part of a subscription.
All that said, I'm guessing this version, being targeted at the consoles is better about it? I wonder if they ever updated it on Apple Arcade runs to check... oh, it's been improved there already and it's more fun than I remember.
It is very arcade-like but really delivers on the tone set in those trailers even during gameplay. Some might not like the camera viewpoint that I think is meant to make it more cinematic. It's fun and I'm going to go back and play some more.
This was originally released for the debut of Apple Arcade. I liked it then and think physical controls will improve the experience. I will probably get it depending on pricing (edit: ouch just saw it's $19.99 on steam - I would probably pay $9.99).
Masked crusaders working overtime, fighting crime, fighting crime!
Looks like Spy Hunter and Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed….
@aaronsullivan I really wish Nintendo would follow Apple’s lead. Essentially create a Nintendo sponsored video game incubator exclusive to Nintendo Online.
@rockodoodle It is quite unreal that N hasn't done exactly that, MS, Sony, Stadia, etc., all have a indy division, I don't think N has done enough for them, way too many garbage games on the N Store now, they need better search filters or change the storefront to accommodate Indy's..
@TTgowings I think they said in an investor meeting that that they are going to spend $2 billion to improve online experience or something like that. So maybe this will be included.
Spy Hunter mobile
@YANDMAN
It does have a relatively simple action set, but delivers well on the spy hunter style and fun. Doesn't really evoke the worst of mobile games for me at least.
@rockodoodle Apple Arcade really does free up those games that are part of the subscription from some of the worse trends in the mobile space (maximizing microtransactions, timers, gambling at the expense of gameplay).
A subscription from Nintendo for indie games, I'm not as clear on how that might help — except that the competition's Game Pass is poised to be very successful.
But Nintendo has too much to lose from the big titles if it made a similar bundling of indie and their biggest games in the same subscription, I think.
Interesting to think about, though...
@aaronsullivan I think they should sponsor some indies like Apple has and also develop some games for this service in the mold of Streetpass, Rusty’s Baseball, Pocket Jockey etc. I would pay extra for that.
Reminds me of Spy Hunter. Very cool looking, but some of that footage looks too staged. My jank-radar is on full alert.
Looks fun. Don't get me going with the MASK references though. I heard years ago they were going to make a MASK movie and that never came to fruition.
We need more Spy Hunter takes.
I was dreading the flat-shaded graphics before I clicked. I’m just not a fan of the aesthetic.
How was this whole article written without a single nod to Spy Hunter? MASK was great, but the real influence is obvious...
Yes looks promising, obviously inspired by the arcade classic Spy hunter.
MASK crusaders……
Loved that cartoon, still remember the theme.
Classic 80’s, up there with Dogtanian and Ulysses
There's been a severe lack of a combination of spies and cars in the video game realm.
Let this be good.
This looks like a mobile phone game.
It warms my heart that so many people still remember MASK. I really thought I was the only one there for awhile… god I miss the 80’s….
Hey I remember MASK! Also Centurions, Wheeled Warriors, GoBots, Orbots, and Inhumans. The 80s had the best action figure TV cartoons.
Anyway, now would be a great time to get Spy Hunter and other awesome Midway arcade games on Switch!
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