Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a premium action game by developer Replicant D6 for PC. It is a retro first-person shooter that was inspired by titles that came out back in the 1990s. In it, players take on the role of spies who go on various espionage missions across the world.

Just like Dusk and STRAFE, Agent 64: Spies Never Die draws heavily on classic shooters of the decades past for its design and gameplay. What makes it standout is its distinct spy theme, and new players can check out the demo version for a gameplay preview.

The spy game

When it comes to gaming, the choice of spy games is few and far between nowadays. Whether this state is due to a lack of player interest or development resources is up for debate. One of the most influential first-person shooters in history was actually a spy game, and it's GoldenEye 007—this is what Agent 64: Spies Never Die draws heavy inspiration for its presentation and gameplay.

In this game, you play as John Walter, an ex-agent with the codename 64. You are pulled back into the life of espionage to help save the world from enemies who seek to destroy it. Thus begins a globe-trotting quest to accomplish various mission objectives, such as rescuing civilian hostages, stealing secret documents, and hacking computer terminals, all in an attempt to thwart evil plans.

Gameplay is easy-to-learn, simple, yet satisfying as you face waves of enemies using a variety of weapons, including pistols, machine guns, and shotguns. There's even a built-in editor that will let you create custom missions. Unfortunately, aside from the demo, there is no specific release date yet. You can check its official Steam page for any news and announcements from the developers.

Jump into the spy life once more

If you grew up playing GoldenEye 007, Agent 64: Spies Never Die serves up a nice helping of nostalgia for you to enjoy. From the retro graphics to the gunplay and the overall presentation, it manages to capture the essence of what made that classic FPS title great. If you're new to this, then this is the closest thing you can get to experiencing the original.