Spy Hunter, a 1983 arcade game has been re-imagined for the current gen systems, and its publisher Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that the game is now available for Sony’s newest handled — the Playstation Vita.

It is designed for the handheld and is a combat racing game, which has a pretty good concept. You play as ‘Agent’,” the driver of the high-tech G-6155 Interceptor supercar, armed extensively with advanced weaponry and ready to take on a global terrorist organization set on world domination.”

The music in the game is composed by Grammy award nominated, Ryan Shore. You can also buy the soundtrack for the game online.

The Interceptor seamlessly transforms from supercar to off-road assault vehicle to speed boat, allowing players to select which path to follow in the game’s branching mission tracks.  Players can also customize and upgrade the Interceptor’s many weapons and high tech gadgets throughout the course of the game.

And for the first time, the Agent will have additional support in the form of an unmanned aerial support drone, allowing players to plan their destruction when assaulting enemy agent strongholds. Spy Hunter also features thrilling crash choreography and a camera system that follows the action in slow motion to let players savor the destruction they created.

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The gameplay looks really. It remains to be seen if it plays as well.

Here’s some info on the game as given by the devs:

The Interceptor seamlessly transforms from supercar to off-road assault vehicle to speed boat, allowing players to select which path to follow in the game’s branching mission tracks.  Players can also customize and upgrade the Interceptor’s many weapons and high tech gadgets throughout the course of the game. And for the first time, the Agent will have additional support in the form of an unmanned aerial support drone, allowing players to plan their destruction when assaulting enemy agent strongholds. Spy Hunter also features thrilling crash choreography and a camera system that follows the action in slow motion to let players savor the destruction they created. 

The video details the enemies and the weapons that you will be facing and using in this game. It shows everything from choppers and cars equipped with blades to cars equipped with machine guns and missiles. There’re also a couple of crazy set piece moments in the video, like an entire bridge exploding and crumbling to pieces.

Check out the video above.

Spy Hunter releases on October 5th on the 3DS. Stay tuned for more info.

Game Features:

Take on the role of the “Agent”, driver of the legendary G-6155 Interceptor Supercar, armed extensively with advanced weaponry and high-tech gadgetry, and ready to take on a global terrorist organization set on world domination. Experience total control, as the Interceptor seamlessly transforms from supercar to off-road assault vehicle to speed boat, allowing you to eliminate threats wherever your mission takes you.

Transformation – Instantly transform the Interceptor from supercar to jet boat to off-road vehicle at the flick of the switch.

Explosive Firepower & Gadgets – Take on enemies with an extensive

arsenal of weapons including short & long-range weaponry, mines and an unmanned aerial support drone. Plus, conquer or evade enemies by utilizing the Interceptor’s high-tech devices and defenses.

Many, Many Missions – Battle enemies through thrilling missions that will test your combat driving skills on land, sea and off-road. With multiple mission objectives, routes to take, along with upgrades and rewards to find – you’ll want to play each level again and again.

Savor The Destruction! – Experience thrilling crash choreography with an

action cam that slows down, and allows you to show off the destruction that you’ve just created!

Players: 1 with 2-4 local multiplayer on the PlayStation Vita

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Warner Bros. Interactive has announced Spy Hunter for PS Vita and 3DS, which is being developed by TT Fusion.

This is a reboot as the original game was released in the 80s on the arcades, and it will be available this fall. You take on the role of the “Agent,” the driver of the high-tech G-6155 Interceptor supercar, armed extensively with advanced weaponry, and ready to take on a global terrorist organization set on world domination.

“Spy Hunter’s classic gameplay has been upgraded to give PlayStation Vita and 3DS players a new, adrenaline-charged experience,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

“Gamers now have more choice in the transformation and customization with greater hand controls, brilliant graphics and enhanced action cameras.”

The game features thrilling crash choreography and a camera system that follows the action in slow motion to let players savor the destruction they created. They have also released the trailer which you can check out below.