PlayStation · Strategy / Shooter
Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Strategy, Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Runecraft |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive / Talonsoft |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Spec Ops |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol is a strategy game developed by Runecraft and published by Take 2 Interactive / Talonsoft. It blends strategy, shooter and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
It is part of the Spec Ops series. The series also appears on other systems with Spec Ops II: Green Berets (Dreamcast). Runecraft also made Barbie Explorer, Arthur! Ready to Race and Men in Black: The Series – Crashdown for the PS1.
Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | D0067F2E
???? |
|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | D0067F50
???? |
| PAL2NTSC | 842722F6
6614 |
| More time (Press Select) | 742385CB
0E06
342393DB
FFBB |
| Infinite time | 7424A7C1
CDF7
8424A7CD
F1CF |
Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol FAQ
When did Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol come out on the PS1?
Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol?
It was developed by Runecraft and published by Take 2 Interactive / Talonsoft.
Is Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol multiplayer?
Yes. Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol supports up to 2 players.
How long does Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol take to play?
As a strategy game, Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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