Spycraft: The Great Game (2017)

Developer: Activision
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, slow-burn interactive film that places you in a web of political intrigue, demanding careful observation and moral decision-making.

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What players say

Players are split on Spycraft: The Great Game. Nostalgic fans call it one of the best spy games ever made, praising its puzzles, atmosphere, and real-life CIA/KGB consultants. Others find the FMV too low-res, the interface too dated, and one reviewer hit a progression bug. It runs in DosBox on modern Windows.

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