Similar to the first two Spy vs. Spy games (which unfortunately were never made for PC), the first thing you have to do in Spy vs. Spy 3 is find some high-powered equipment and weapons. Each stage is made up of a number of interconnected rooms that conceal items that are the objectives of both the spy's mission. There is one catch: you cannot hold all of the items in your hand. To capture everything you must first find and acquire the suitcase. After finding everything you need, you must immediately exit as quickly as you can, avoiding contact with the enemy.

Of course, a Spy vs. Spy game would not be complete without the mayhem and wanton destruction MAD fans are familiar with. In this game, there are many kinds of traps that you can set for your opponent to find, ranging from the typical (time bomb) to the creative (traps, water bucket). As with earlier Spy vs. Spy games, the game is best played with a friend, since the computer is quite stupid. The clock is constantly ticking, so you must be quick on your feet and sharp in your wit. Since the game is set in the Arctics, the playing area looks much more boring and barren than the previous two games, and gives you less room to set up traps. The frantic fun and charming gameplay still makes it a Top Dog, but for the best of the series, play the Commodore 64 version of the first two games instead.

Note: We have been informed by First Star Software that the company continues to exploit their intellectual properties, and therefore they regrettably cannot allow distribution of their past titles. Please contact First Star directly if you would like to obtain their out-of-print products. (There was some kind of sequel that could be played online but this is no longer supported).