Spy Hunter

[GimmeClassics]

April 2015 GOTM Winner: Garetmax - 154,585 (link)

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Spy Hunter Leaderboard

 

POSITION	USER NAME	TOTAL SCORE
1	garetmax	154,585
2	ExedExes	142,140
3	wolfman24	22,020
4	Floyd Turbo	20,345
5	rtkiii	15,105
6	murve33	12,780

Last Updated by hansolo77: 05-30-2019

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Please use these settings when submitting a hi-score for Spy Hunter:

ROM Set: spyhunt
Service Mode: Off
Game Timer: 1:30

Internal Defaults
Difficulty Level: 3
1st Extra Base Awarded At: 30000 Points
Extra Base Awarded Every: 30000 Points Up To A Maximum of 3

NOTE:
* The above are the default internal settings for this title and need not be changed. It is possible to obtain an extra car at 14K and 18K if accomplished within the initial time limit.

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IMPORTANT: This game has more complex controls than the average MAME title. Please use the following information we have gathered to your advantage. If you have any configs/setups that you feel would help the community then please post them in this thread, we will add them to the list.

Wheel/Pedals Setup - Detailed info on how to setup a genuine Arcade Wheel.
SNES USB Legacy Pad - Used by one of our top players.
Xbox 360 Pad - Including downloadable MAME config.

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# you can change your Mame dip switch settings by following this guide:
# you can make a printscreen of your hi-score screen by following this guide:
# general rules for submitting you hi-score:

[GimmeClassics]

We introduce May's GOTM.........Spy Hunter !!

How cool is that ....play the role of a spy driving an armed sportscar !

The object of the game is to travel the freeway destroying as many enemy vehicles as possible while protecting civilian vehicles. Various enemies try to destroy you or force you off the road, including a helicopter that drops bombs from overhead.

Good luck and have fun !

~ HS Team

Edit: sorry for the delay

[garetmax]

I'm really looking forward to playing this one as I played it a ton at the arcades.

I tested the fit of my old Logitech arcade steering wheel and it fits and clamps perfectly on my new arcade cabinet - thanks Recroommasters.

I remember the awesome audio in this game even though I haven't heard it in 25-30 years. It's hardcoded into my brain.

I won't have time this week or weekend to play but next week I'll be playing for sure.

[DazzleHP]

I remember the awesome audio in this game even though I haven't heard it in 25-30 years. It's hardcoded into my brain.

Me too! Hence my lil outburst in the poll thread

C'mon Spy Hunter!!

*dun dun dadun dadun dadun,

dun dun dadun dadun dadun,

dun dun dadun dadun dadun,

dun dun dadun dadun dadun,

wiiiiiiiiiiiii wow,

(dun dun dadun dadun dadun)

wiiiiiiiiiiiii wow wi,

wahda wahda wahda wahda wahda,

un dun dun wah wah wah,

dun dun wah wah wah dadun dun...,*

I just had too

[hansolo77]

[ExedExes]

I've played enough of this to know a little bit about it. You know you're doing good when you hear more of the music and you make it to the boat section.

ExedExes - 83,735

[GimmeClassics]

I've played enough of this to know a little bit about it. You know you're doing good when you hear more of the music and you make it to the boat section.

ExedExes - 83,735

A very nice score to start this month's quest for the Spy Hunter award

...I hope I'll make it to the boat section eventually

Updated OP, DB, RSS

[GimmeClassics]

I'm having trouble setting up my controller to play this game. It's not really playable right now

Do any of you guys perhaps have an example of a good config to play this game any good ? I use a Xbox 360 controller.

Thanks in advance

[DazzleHP]

Do any of you guys perhaps have an example of a good config to play this game any good ? I use a Xbox 360 controller.

Do you have a Direct Input enabled MAME build? Because that would be my first port of call. Otherwise you won't be able to use the triggers which in my opinion is crucial in this game - to be able to get analogue acceleration/throttle. Using digital inputs will definitely hinder you in this game.

[GimmeClassics]

Do you have a Direct Input enabled MAME build? Because that would be my first port of call. Otherwise you won't be able to use the triggers which in my opinion is crucial in this game - to be able to get analogue acceleration/throttle. Using digital inputs will definitely hinder you in this game.

...it has been a while..is there anyway to check if I have a Direct Input Mame Build ? Thanks

[DazzleHP]

...it has been a while..is there anyway to check if I have a Direct Input Mame Build ? Thanks

A direct way (excuse the pun ) would be to load literally any MAME game, go into to game's input controls (Input - This Game for example), press Enter on an input (as usual) and pull a Trigger. If it reads it you have a D-Input enabled MAME build, if not you have not.

[GimmeClassics]

A direct way (excuse the pun ) would be to load literally any MAME game, go into to game's input controls (Input - This Game for example), press Enter on an input (as usual) and pull a Trigger. If it reads it you have a D-Input enabled MAME build, if not you have not.

I've attached an image of my Spy Hunter input settings. Perhaps you could take a look or share your config so I can compare my settings with yours ? Thanks

[GeorgeT]

This game would be impossible to play with just the standard arcade control panel. Makes me wish I had a Logitech wheel & pedals

[tthurman]

I was thinking the same thing, this is one of those games.

[GimmeClassics]

This game would be impossible to play with just the standard arcade control panel. Makes me wish I had a Logitech wheel & pedals

I was thinking the same thing, this is one of those games.

Thank you tthurman for the link

Too bad I wasn't aware of this before adding this game to our monthly poll...oh, well

[tthurman]

It's a classic game, and where there's a will.....

I recall playing it on the NES

[DazzleHP]

This game would be impossible to play with just the standard arcade control panel. Makes me wish I had a Logitech wheel & pedals

I was thinking the same thing, this is one of those games.

It's playable! However it's still one of the hardest games ever made regardless of controls C64 was my weapon of choice btw, and the arcade version is far more difficult!

I've attached an image of my Spy Hunter input settings. Perhaps you could take a look or share your config so I can compare my settings with yours ? Thanks

Yeah your settings seem a bit out of whack The default settings for this game are though! I find a lot of default configs in MAME to be pretty crazy hehehe

Here are mine so far, with everything working, but i've not played it much (in other words - subject to change ):

Visual Rep on 360 Pad:

The config file (extract to/overwrite in \<your mame>\cfg):

spyhunt.zip

PS: The config is from MAME 0.154, custom D-Input build. You will at the least need a Direct Input build for it to work, the version may or may not matter - have not tested. Make a backup of spyhunt.cfg first if you are unsure.

[GimmeClassics]

It's playable! However it's still one of the hardest games ever made regardless of controls C64 was my weapon of choice btw, and the arcade version is far more difficult!

Yeah your settings seem a bit out of whack The default settings for this game are though! I find a lot of default configs in MAME to be pretty crazy hehehe

Here are mine so far, with everything working, but i've not played it much (in other words - subject to change ):

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Visual Rep on 360 Pad:

spyhunter_controls.jpg

The config file (extract to/overwrite in \<your mame>\cfg):

spyhunt.zip

PS: The config is from MAME 0.154, custom D-Input build. You will at the least need a Direct Input build for it to work, the version may or may not matter - have not tested. Make a backup of spyhunt.cfg first if you are unsure.

Wow ! Thanks Darren. I'll try it first thing tomorrow when I'm back from work

[DazzleHP]

Wow ! Thanks Darren. I'll try it first thing tomorrow when I'm back from work

No problem at all Let me know if the accelerator/brake works - then we know for sure you have a D-Input enabled mame! Bare i mind i think the game starts you in neutral, so you'll have to put it in gear to get going (Right Stick Up)

[GimmeClassics]

No problem at all Let me know if the accelerator/brake works - then we know for sure you have a D-Input enabled mame! Bare i mind i think the game starts you in neutral, so you'll have to put it in gear to get going (Right Stick Up)

It seems to work pretty well Accelerator / brake works. Thanks for you help Darren !

...it still is a very tough game though . When are you supposed to use the gear shift ? I use it to start driving but does the car have multiple gears ?

EDIT: I hope your config will also help out other highscore members to try and submit a Spy Hunter score !

[murve33]

My first and will be my only try. This is easily my least-favorite classic arcade game.

I couldn't figure out how to type in initials so my score probably won't be accepted anyway.

Oh well.

11,565

[garetmax]

I finally got my controls working halfway descent now. I'm using my Logitech Driving Force GT wheel and pedals.

My major problem was the default Mame joystick dead zone set to .3 = 30%. That Mame default is waayyy too much for this game. I changed the mame.ini file to .05 = 5% now. There's also a joystick saturation setting that was at .8. I don't know what this does but I saw someone post that they put theirs at .95 and they liked it so I did that also.

I've been extremely busy with work and camping but now I can play more. It only took me till the 20th of the month to get it going.

Here's my score. I've only played a few games. I'm pretty rusty but this sure does bring back some memories.

STC

68,180

For the score, push the missle firing button when selecting a letter.

[GimmeClassics]

My first and will be my only try. This is easily my least-favorite classic arcade game.

I couldn't figure out how to type in initials so my score probably won't be accepted anyway.

Oh well.

11,565

I have to apologize a bit for Spy Hunter being our Game of the Month....Without dedicated controls this game is unfortunately very hard to play well.

About your snap...

Allthough I have no reason to doubt your score I'm afraid we can't accept any snaps without correct initials. A few things have happened in the past forcing us to be strict about correct snaps (unfortunately). I'm sure you understand

Maybe you'll be able to type in your initials when you use Garetmax's tip

I finally got my controls working halfway descent now. I'm using my Logitech Driving Force GT wheel and pedals.

My major problem was the default Mame joystick dead zone set to .3 = 30%. That Mame default is waayyy too much for this game. I changed the mame.ini file to .05 = 5% now. There's also a joystick saturation setting that was at .8. I don't know what this does but I saw someone post that they put theirs at .95 and they liked it so I did that also.

I've been extremely busy with work and camping but now I can play more. It only took me till the 20th of the month to get it going.

Here's my score. I've only played a few games. I'm pretty rusty but this sure does bring back some memories.

STC

68,180

For the score, push the missle firing button when selecting a letter.

It's great to hear you've been able to get your controls working It's kind of frustrating with this game

You're always welcome to post a score and it's great to hear you'll have more time to play our games Nice score btw, pretty close to beating the top score

Updated OP, DB, RSS, LB

[DazzleHP]

...it still is a very tough game though . When are you supposed to use the gear shift ? I use it to start driving but does the car have multiple gears ?

Yes, it has a High and Low gear, just tap up on the Right-Stick (if using my cfg) to switch between the two. You'll need to be in Low gear for the supply truck to catch you up, then switch it into High to drive in and collect them weps! You''l need 'em

PS: If you stop completely (like when the supply truck drops you off) i think it automatically puts you back in neutral, so you'll have to put it back in gear to get going again.

[garetmax]

I'm getting better and starting to feel more in the groove. I really do like this game.

I watched a youtube video to see how someone that is good plays and that definitely helped. I was going too fast. Slower is safer.

I changed the joystick deadzone setting in mame.ini to zero now.

I also changed out my uncomfortable card table chair that hurts after a bit for an older swivel tilt steelcase office chair that is much more comfortable.

109,500

STC