Secret Agent: The Escape

Secret Agent: The Escape is a 1996 DOS action game built around the adventures of a spy attempting to escape from a dangerous situation. Players navigate hostile environments, overcome obstacles, collect useful items, and battle enemies while searching for a way to safety. The game combines platforming and arcade action, demanding both quick reflexes and some awareness of the surrounding environment. Its spy theme provides an excuse for secret passages, enemy bases, gadgets, and other familiar ingredients of the genre. Naturally, the protagonist's idea of “stealth” is not always especially convincing, since many problems can be solved by shooting them. Still, that is part of the charm. Secret Agent: The Escape belongs to an era when PC action games were compact, colorful, and determined to keep players moving. Sometimes the best escape plan is simply to run faster than everyone else.