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Spy vs. Spy
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure, Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Vatical Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Spy vs. Spy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Kemco and published by Vatical Entertainment, Spy vs. Spy arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1999 as an action game. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984. It blends action, action-adventure and board, card & party elements.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 84 GBC action games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spy vs. Spy series. The series also appears on other systems with Spy vs. Spy (Master System) and Spy vs. Spy (NES). Kemco also made Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4 and Tweety's High-Flying Adventure for the GBC.
Spy vs. Spy supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Spy vs. Spy is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Spy vs. Spy cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Timer | 002-D2A-3BE |
|---|---|
| Both Spies Start With 4 Energy | 046-9EE-C42 |
| Both Spies Start With 6 Energy | 066-9EE-C42 |
| Both Spies Start With 8 Energy | 086-9EE-C42 |
| After Death, Start With 4 Energy (White Spy) | 04D-84B-C42 |
| After Death, Start With Full Energy (White Spy) | 08D-84B-B42 |
Spy vs. Spy walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Spy vs. Spy FAQ
When did Spy vs. Spy come out on the GBC?
Spy vs. Spy was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Spy vs. Spy?
It was developed by Kemco and published by Vatical Entertainment.
Is Spy vs. Spy multiplayer?
Yes. Spy vs. Spy supports up to 2 players.
How long does Spy vs. Spy take to play?
As an action game, Spy vs. Spy typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Spy vs. Spy 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.