I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike vs Ice Nine
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
You step into the shoes of David Jones, a former SAS operative turned IGI agent, tasked with retrieving stolen EMP technology from hostile forces. The single‑player campaign blends open‑air HALO jumps, infiltration, and computer hacking across sprawling indoor and outdoor levels. The game also offers multiplayer maps for competitive and cooperative play, letting you bring the same stealth‑focused tactics to online battles.
You play as Tom Carter, an undercover operative tasked with preventing a rogue plan to steal the destructive computer virus known as Ice Nine. The single‑player campaign unfolds through a series of missions that gradually reveal a deep CIA conspiracy, letting you use a wide arsenal of tactical gear to infiltrate, eliminate, and survive. In multiplayer, up to four players can clash in fast‑paced deathmatch arenas, testing your reflexes against AI‑controlled foes or friends with sniper rifles, sub‑machine guns, night‑vision goggles, and more.
- Deep stealth mechanics encourage creative problem solving
- Varied mission design with both indoor and outdoor environments
- Multiplayer adds replayability beyond the campaign
- Authentic military atmosphere and realistic weapon handling
- Engaging spy‑thriller storyline
- Wide variety of tactical weapons and gear
- Solid AI enemy behavior
- Multiplayer deathmatch adds replay value
- Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
- AI can be inconsistent, sometimes ignoring line‑of‑sight rules
- Limited variety in enemy types and behaviors
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited platform availability (PC only)
- Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
