{"rewrite":{"id":"r_d471e5e654ea0465fa12f64a","clusterId":"c_d290578a0ccc31089166139d","slug":"retro-spy-fps-agent-64-spies-never-die-launches-on-steam","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Retro Spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die Launches on Steam","summary":"Replicant D6 released the retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die on Steam on August 12, 2026. The game is inspired by GoldenEye 007 and other N64-era shooters, with a visual and gameplay style that evokes that period. Players take on the role of former special agent John Walter, who must stop the ambitions of the rival Dominic Pulp. The story mode consists of 14 missions, each involving objectives such as hacking terminals, retrieving classified documents, and rescuing hostages, alongside gunfights with armed enemies. Missions can be played at three difficulty levels, with higher difficulties adding new objectives and explorable areas. The campaign supports solo play as well as local split-screen and online co-op for up to four players. The game is priced at 2,772 yen, with a launch discount of 11 percent bringing it to 2,467 yen until August 26. A launch trailer was also released, showing gameplay that recalls classics like GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark.","whyItMatters":"The game's release includes a Paradox Mode with over 70 gameplay modifiers and cheats, a feature that extends replayability beyond the story campaign and is a notable draw for fans of the genre.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParadox Mode includes modifiers named in the sources: Big Heads enlarges character heads, Melee Disarms knocks weapons out of enemies\u0026#39; hands with melee attacks, and one modifier slows bullet speed to an extreme degree.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearing remixed \u0026#34;Contract\u0026#34; missions, which carry different objectives and paradox settings, unlocks additional paradoxes beyond the 70-plus listed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArena mode supports up to 8 players plus 8 bots, with customizable teams, weapons, rules, and paradoxes. Up to 10 presets can be saved.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArena mode has three match types: Deathmatch (wins by kill count), Briefcase (score by holding a briefcase), and Zone (earn points by securing areas).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Challenge mode offers special-rule matches playable solo or with friends online or locally, structured as time attacks where clearing efficiently yields better rewards.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloper Replicant D6 said calling the game a love letter to the 1990s is a \u0026#34;somewhat overused expression,\u0026#34; but added \u0026#34;I don\u0026#39;t think there is a better word to describe Agent 64.\u0026#34; He noted it is a fresh experience for generations who never played Rare\u0026#39;s N64 titles, and a familiar place for those who did, updated with modern systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsole versions were teased for future release, with timing to be announced later.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Agent 64: Spies Never Die is out on Steam, and it's a full N64 throwback: 14 missions, split-screen co-op, and a Paradox Mode with over 70 cheats like Big Heads and Melee Disarms.","twitterPost":"Replicant D6's retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die is now on Steam. It's a GoldenEye-inspired campaign with arena modes for up to 8 players plus bots, and console versions are on the way.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die has launched on Steam, bringing GoldenEye-inspired gameplay with 14 missions, co-op, and a Paradox Mode packed with over 70 modifiers. The game is on sale at 11 percent off until August 26.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260812f\",\"title\":\"『ゴールデンアイ 007』など64時代の名作を彷彿とさせるレトロスパイFPS『Agent 64: Spies Never Die』がSteamにて発売。エージェントとして機密文書の奪取や人質救出など数々のミッションに挑む\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/12/170548.html\",\"title\":\"画面分割で遊んだあの頃をもう一度...『ゴールデンアイ 007』風FPS『Agent 64: Spies Never Die』Steam配信！\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":12463,"outputTokens":1331,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786509009,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T04:16:45.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-12T04:21:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-12T04:16:45.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_d290578a0ccc31089166139d","canonicalTitle":"『ゴールデンアイ 007』など64時代の名作を彷彿とさせるレトロスパイFPS『Agent 64: Spies Never Die』がSteamにて発売。エージェントとして機密文書の奪取や人質救出など数々のミッションに挑む","representativeArticleId":"a_17a746236393dfda37015f28","sourceCount":3,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Agent 64: Spies Never Die\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-12T01:04:44.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-12T06:41:20.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-12T06:44:12.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/637/G063778/20260812028/","title":"NINTENDO 64時代の名作に影響を受けたレトロFPS「Agent 64: Spies Never Die」，Steamで配信開始"},{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260812f","title":"『ゴールデンアイ 007』など64時代の名作を彷彿とさせるレトロスパイFPS『Agent 64: Spies Never Die』がSteamにて発売。エージェントとして機密文書の奪取や人質救出など数々のミッションに挑む"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/12/170548.html","title":"画面分割で遊んだあの頃をもう一度…『ゴールデンアイ 007』風FPS『Agent 64: Spies Never Die』Steam配信！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Agent 64: Spies Never Die"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Agent 64: Spies Never Die launched on Steam on August 12, 2026.","The game is priced at 2,772 yen, with an 11 percent launch discount to 2,467 yen until August 26.","The story mode includes 14 missions with three difficulty levels.","Paradox Mode includes over 70 gameplay modifiers and cheats.","The campaign supports local split-screen and online co-op for up to four players."]}