If you’ve ever thought that secret agent work would be improved by hitting bad guys with baseball bats and picking up the nearest submachine gun, then 1964: Operation Velvet Twins might be worth a look.
1964: Operation Velvet Twins is a retro action game that has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC through Xbox Play Anywhere, with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch versions also available. Priced at £5.99 on the Xbox Store, it puts you in the role of Secret Agent Mike Rogers as he tracks down a pair of fugitive terrorists known as the Velvet Twins.
At A Glance
- Game: 1964: Operation Velvet Twins
- Price: £5.99
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Retro Action Brawler
- Developer: SEEP
- Publisher: Ratalaika Games
A 1960s Mission With An 8-Bit Twist
Mike’s hunt for the Velvet Twins takes him through seven different locations, from the bright lights of Las Vegas and the streets of Chinatown to abandoned factories and a Wild West village.
It’s all presented with a deliberately retro 8-bit look and sound, with the focus firmly on getting stuck into the action rather than slowing things down with unnecessary extras.
Fists, Bats And Plenty Of Firepower
Mike can deal with enemies using his fists, but he’ll also find plenty of weapons along the way. Pistols, swords, baseball bats, crates and submachine guns can all be used when things start getting a little too busy.
There are eight bosses to take down too, while dollars collected during each stage can either be spent on power-ups or held onto to boost your score.
1964: Operation Velvet Twins is available now for £5.99 from the Xbox Store, playable on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC through Xbox Play Anywhere. It’s also available on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, whilst the trailer below will aid with further info.
If you’re after some uncomplicated retro action with a bit of 1960s spy flavour, Mike Rogers has a couple of terrorists he’d quite like you to help him find.
