When comparing CounterSpy vs Goblin Sword, the Slant community recommends Goblin Sword for most people. In the question“What are the best iOS games without in-app purchases?” Goblin Sword is ranked 17th while CounterSpy is ranked 26th.
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Pros
Pro Can be easily played while offline, which is great for those that may not always have an internet connection
CounterSpy can be played while there is no internet connection to the device it is being played on, making for a great game to play on airplanes or other places with no internet connection.
Pro Graphics and soundtrack are amazingly fitting to the 60s spy theme
CounterSpy was originally created for the Playstation PSN, meaning this is a console quality game. The sound design as well as the graphics stand out as top notch, putting the game way above what is on offer normally on Android.
Pro Amazing level changes
Level changes and differs everytime you play.
Pro New levels added since release
Pro Responsive touch controls
Platformers always succeed or fail by their controls and Goblin Sword succeeds on a platform that is rife with poor touch controls.
Pro SNES-era graphics
Goblin Sword offers a good bit of nostalgia due to the perfect design of it's pixel based graphics. Everything about it is reminiscent of SNES games of past.
Cons
Con Controls
The touch controls are not as responsive as playing with a controller and may take some time to get used to them.
Con Uneven difficulty
Difficulty varies wildly, which may cause players to feel stuck at certain points or feel as if some parts are too easy.