Spy Drops Nintendo Switch 1 Mini Review

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🎮 Game Title: Spy Drops
📅 Released: July 31, 2025
💸 Price: $14.99 / €14.99
💾 File Size: 2.4 GB
🏗️ Developer: Rainy Night Creations
📢 Publisher: Rainy Frog
🕹️ Platform: Nintendo Switch 1
🔢 Version: 1.0.2, played in Docked mode

When I heard that Rainy Frog was set to publish a new stealth action game, my interest was instantly piqued – and I’m pleased to report that developer Rainy Night Creations delivers a well-crafted experience with only minor shortcomings.

📝 Mini Review

In Spy Drops, you take on the role of a counter-terrorist agent working to neutralize a threat that could plunge the world into digital darkness. Outside the tutorial missions, every mission is randomly generated, giving you full freedom in your approach – go stealthy, eliminate enemies or disable cameras. The choice is yours, and the game encourages experimentation.

Initially, I struggled with the controls. Switching between the top-down and third-person views felt a little clunky at first, but I quickly adapted and began navigating missions with confidence.

The visuals embrace a PSX-era retro aesthetic that instantly took me back in time. Having played on the original PlayStation, I genuinely appreciated this nostalgic trip. The game runs smoothly on the Switch 1; I haven’t tested it on Switch 2 yet, but we’ll be sharing gameplay footage soon on our LATAM Players channel.

Enemy AI can be underwhelming at times – encounters aren’t particularly challenging, and taking down foes is usually quite easy. That said, since I’ve only played early 1-star missions (the lowest difficulty), I expect things to ramp up in later stages.

Voice acting comes across as clean and professional. I’ve heard speculation that AI-generated voices were used, though I haven’t seen confirmation. Honestly, that wouldn’t bother me – if developers use AI to streamline production and enhance gameplay, I say go for it. Not everything about AI use should be viewed through a negative lens.

Overall, Spy Drops exudes strong Metal Gear Solid vibes, especially for fans craving that retro PSX flavor. It’s not a perfect title, but the atmosphere is spot-on. The animated tutorial does a great job walking players through the controls, and you can clearly feel the passion the developers poured into this experience.

✅ Pros

Freedom of Playstyle: Missions are randomly generated and offer multiple approaches—stealth, direct combat, or surveillance takedowns—allowing players to choose their own strategy.
Nostalgic Visual Style: The PSX-era retro graphics evoke classic stealth titles, offering a charming throwback for longtime fans of the genre.
Solid Atmosphere and Tutorial: The game captures the spirit of Metal Gear Solid and includes an animated tutorial in the first mission that helps players ease into the mechanics.

❌ Cons

Weak Enemy AI: Encounters can feel too easy and predictable, especially in early missions, reducing the challenge and immersion.
Clunky Controls: Switching between camera views can feel awkward early on, requiring some adjustment before gameplay becomes more fluid.
Possible Use of AI-Generated Voices: While professional-sounding, some players might find AI-generated voice work less authentic or emotionally engaging.

🔚 Final Verdict: 7/10 – GOOD

Spy Drops feels like a nostalgic leap back in time, delivering a solid Metal Gear Solid-inspired experience wrapped in PSX-style retro graphics – a treat for retro fans. While the enemy AI can be underwhelming and the possible use of AI-generated voices might be off-putting for some, it still earns a recommendation for anyone craving another taste of classic Metal Gear vibes.