Death to Spies

SUBMAN1 · 12-12-07, 05:07 PM

Has anyone played this yet? The idea sounds intriguing!

http://pc.ign.com/articles/837/837795p1.html

-S

stabiz · 12-12-07, 05:44 PM

Yeah, i have it, its pretty cool. But have in mind it is not made by one of the big companies, and it shows. Besides that its fun. Lots of sneeking about, and pretty hard too. The idea is awesome.

Bort · 12-12-07, 08:48 PM

Definitely a cool idea and it looks as if it was pulled off well, well enough for me to take a look at it!

SUBMAN1 · 12-14-07, 10:20 AM

Quite frankly, I am tired of what is being produced by the big companies. I want something fresh and new and I can deal if the graphics aren't up to snuff. I want gameplay! I want a good story too!

-S

Rotary Crewman · 12-14-07, 10:51 AM

http://www.deathtospies-thegame.com/...TS-demo_uk.exe

^^ Link to the UK demo ^^

Downloading now

PavelKirilovich · 12-14-07, 12:02 PM

I've played SMERSH through, end to end.

If I had to describe it as a composition of games I would do so as follows: Hitman: Silent Assassin blended with a dash of Commandos, baked with a sprinkle of Splinter Cell. Served hot.

The graphics are pretty good; everything looks mostly correct, you won't be caught out thinking: "What the Hell is that supposed to be?" Enemies vary enough that you don't think you're knifing Hans the Sentry, after knifing his twin brothers Rudi, Karl, and Manfred.

Being somewhat familiar with Soviet intelligence operations and counterintelligence operations during the Great Patriotic War, the game's boast of playing many missions based on actual operations is completely true.

Like Silent Assassin, the game relies heavily on you observing the enemy's routines and being meticulously timed in your stealthy movements. The game is quite fair; if an enemy sees you, it is possible to kill him before he raises the alarm. It is also possible to obtain a variety of uniforms to complete your objective.

My biggest complaint is not with the graphics, which are not top notch but are definately servicable. The biggest visual complaint is the animations. They can be blocky and look unnatural. You'll eventually get used to them.

The gameplay is exceptionally solid and I completed all missions in an average of one to two hours each. Some I managed to do in forty-five minutes, these usually involve an embassy.
Aside from the Germans, you also face off against the British a fair bit. An interesting shift. You have some operations that are painfully difficult to conduct, namely "Project Y." Try to resist the urge to shoot staff in the face in order to get them out of your way.

I bought it for $29.99 Canadian. Highly recommend it for that price. A good game.

12-12-07, 05:07 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Death to Spies Has anyone played this yet? The idea sounds intriguing! http://pc.ign.com/articles/837/837795p1.html -S __________________

12-12-07, 05:44 PM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Yeah, i have it, its pretty cool. But have in mind it is not made by one of the big companies, and it shows. Besides that its fun. Lots of sneeking about, and pretty hard too. The idea is awesome. __________________

12-12-07, 08:48 PM	#3
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Definitely a cool idea and it looks as if it was pulled off well, well enough for me to take a look at it! __________________ GT Aerospace

12-14-07, 10:20 AM	#4
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Quite frankly, I am tired of what is being produced by the big companies. I want something fresh and new and I can deal if the graphics aren't up to snuff. I want gameplay! I want a good story too! -S __________________

12-14-07, 10:51 AM	#5
Rotary Crewman Sonar Guy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The cold part of a Helicopter, the back. Posts: 395 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://www.deathtospies-thegame.com/...TS-demo_uk.exe ^^ Link to the UK demo ^^ Downloading now __________________

12-14-07, 12:02 PM	#6
PavelKirilovich Machinist's Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canadian Coast Posts: 123 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I've played SMERSH through, end to end. If I had to describe it as a composition of games I would do so as follows: Hitman: Silent Assassin blended with a dash of Commandos, baked with a sprinkle of Splinter Cell. Served hot. The graphics are pretty good; everything looks mostly correct, you won't be caught out thinking: "What the Hell is that supposed to be?" Enemies vary enough that you don't think you're knifing Hans the Sentry, after knifing his twin brothers Rudi, Karl, and Manfred. Being somewhat familiar with Soviet intelligence operations and counterintelligence operations during the Great Patriotic War, the game's boast of playing many missions based on actual operations is completely true. Like Silent Assassin, the game relies heavily on you observing the enemy's routines and being meticulously timed in your stealthy movements. The game is quite fair; if an enemy sees you, it is possible to kill him before he raises the alarm. It is also possible to obtain a variety of uniforms to complete your objective. My biggest complaint is not with the graphics, which are not top notch but are definately servicable. The biggest visual complaint is the animations. They can be blocky and look unnatural. You'll eventually get used to them. The gameplay is exceptionally solid and I completed all missions in an average of one to two hours each. Some I managed to do in forty-five minutes, these usually involve an embassy. Aside from the Germans, you also face off against the British a fair bit. An interesting shift. You have some operations that are painfully difficult to conduct, namely "Project Y." Try to resist the urge to shoot staff in the face in order to get them out of your way. I bought it for $29.99 Canadian. Highly recommend it for that price. A good game. __________________ Winter Garden on the North Atlantic Currently: U128 (Type IXC), U180 (Type IXD2), U198 (Type IXD2) operating in the I.O. Previously: U48 (Type VIIB), U568 (Type VIIC) [Completed 1940-1945 career in Type VIIs, in the Atlantic] Running: SH3 v1.4b w/ GWX 2.1