"Obviously your game isn't a fighter," Killian wrote, "but what's interesting about these guys is that they aren't just good at fighters–they're good at games, and breaking down systems, period. They like games that involve psychology, competition, or are just insanely difficult."

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Hecker said yes, and SpyParty will be appearing at Evo next week alongside other competitive indie games like Nidhogg, BaraBariBall and Super Time Force.

SpyParty may seem like an unlikely fit for hardcore fighting game players, but in fact is somewhat perfect. By pitting players against one another in focused, entirely different roles, it provides an experience that is entirely different than a traditional fighting game, but no less focused or competitive. Very cool.

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Competitive Gaming: Come Play SpyParty at Evo in Vegas, July 6th & 7th [SpyParty Blog]