Secret Agent

Secret Agent

Apogee Software · 1992

Compact levels packed with clever routes, traps, and secrets

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy old-school platformers built around exploring compact levels, solving routes, and hunting secrets, Secret Agent is a good fit. Play it only if you can tolerate stiff movement, instant hazards, and sparse audio.

What it does best

  • Compact levels packed with clever routes, traps, and secrets

  • Platforming that regularly makes you stop and think

  • Hidden rooms and secrets reward careful players

What might put you off

  • Stiff platforming and unforgiving hazards

  • Minimal sound and repetitive audio

The setup

What you are walking into

You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government. In the wrong hands this weapon could mean world control by the DVS, the world's most dangerous terrorist organization. You will isolated from outside help as you parachute into the secret island fortress of the DVS. You will need to knock out the vast security system, bypass dozens of extreme traps, overcome hundreds of multi-talented guards (such as thugs, ninjas, sharp-shooters, knife throwers, sentries, dogs, and many robots), and find the missing blue prints. If possible, take out the devious leader of the DVS (sorry, no file picture available).

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacDOS

Genre

PlatformPuzzleArcade

Vibe

ActionScience fiction
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