Spy Bros. (Pipi & Bibi’s DX)

Infiltrate a building with wacky gangsters, plant a few bombs and escape before it blows up.

“Spy Bros. (Pipi & Bibi’s DX)” is a remake of TOAPLAN’s “Pipi&Bibi’s / Whoopee!”, an almost forgotten arcade title from the 90s. Like the original, “Spy Bros.” is a single-screen action platformer game. You (and one friend) take control of Pipi and Bibi, two spies who must infiltrate and destroy a series of six buildings protected by gangsters and other evil creatures. Additionally, there‘s a competitive mode for up to 4 players unlocked by completing the main story.

The graphics in “Spy Bros.” are true to the original, and there are a few options for customization (e.g. upscaling or CRT filters). The gameplay feels almost untouched with only a few quality of life improvements here and there. There is, however, one important change: For some reason, the original game contained inappropriate pixel art cutscenes. These have been completely removed. Instead, the developers have added an optional “Spy Sis.” mode making the girls in this remake “heroines instead of prizes” which is a welcome improvement.

We didn’t play the original game back in the 90s, but “Spy Bros.” feels like an authentic retro experience. If you like old-fashioned arcade action with pixelart graphics and a challenging difficulty level, you can give this one a try.

Why you should play it:

• Largely untouched, but slightly modernized gameplay combined with authentic retro graphics.
• Solo, co-op and competitive game modes with challenging arcade difficulty.

Please note: You need to complete the main story (1–2 players) before you can access the 4-player mode. You can somewhat skip this requirement by adding a score to the leaderbord with the letters “TOA”.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

• Windows (Steam)
• Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Spy Bros. (Pipi & Bibi’s DX)”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

• Regular Gamepad
• Single Joy Con (Switch)
• Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Spy Bros. (Pipi & Bibi’s DX)”.

Multiplayer Options

• Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
• No Online Multiplayer
• Remote Play Together on Steam

Remote Play Together (Steam) allows you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. The service is free.