Spy Hunter ColecoVision box art

ColecoVision · Racing

Spy Hunter

SystemColecoVision
GenreRacing
DeveloperBally Midway
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSpy Hunter
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the ColecoVision, Spy Hunter is a racing game developed by Bally Midway and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Among the 9 ColecoVision racing games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Spy Hunter series. The series also appears on other systems with Spy Hunter (NES) and Spy Hunter (2600). Bally Midway also made Gorf, Omega Race and Root Beer Tapper for the ColecoVision.

Spy Hunter supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Spy Hunter is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Spy Hunter gameplay screenshot on ColecoVision
In-game screenshot (ColecoVision)

Spy Hunter walkthroughs & guides

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Playing ColecoVision games today

The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.

Spy Hunter FAQ

Who made Spy Hunter?

It was developed by Bally Midway and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is Spy Hunter multiplayer?

Yes. Spy Hunter supports up to 2 players.

How long does Spy Hunter take to play?

As a racing game, Spy Hunter typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spy Hunter on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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