Spy Hunter

Spy Hunter is a 1984 DOS version of the classic arcade action game, putting the player behind the wheel of a heavily armed sports car with a very simple mission: drive fast and make sure the bad guys have a much worse day. The vehicle comes equipped with weapons that turn ordinary road traffic into a rather unhealthy environment for enemy cars. Players must dodge obstacles, destroy pursuing vehicles, and survive increasingly hectic stretches of roadway. The game's combination of driving and shooting gives it a wonderfully exaggerated spy-movie flavor, as though someone decided that James Bond needed fewer gadgets and considerably more tire squealing. Spy Hunter is all about quick reactions and aggressive driving, with little time for sightseeing. Its premise remains delightfully uncomplicated, and that is part of its charm. You are a secret agent, your car is armed, and apparently the highway department has no objections to rocket launchers.