Harry Tasker
A covert agent and the playable protagonist. He uses firearms, explosives, and close-range attacks to complete missions.
How it plays
How does True Lies play?
The game uses a top-down perspective. Harry moves through mission areas, searches for objectives, rescues hostages, defeats enemies, and reaches the extraction point. Levels contain doors, barriers, supplies, explosive hazards, and enemy patrols.
Progression is mission-based rather than experience-driven. Players switch among available weapons and manage ammunition while completing a sequence of increasingly demanding stages. The emphasis is on positioning, rapid shooting, and learning enemy layouts.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play True Lies?
Move cautiously around corners and avoid entering open areas before checking enemy positions. Conserve stronger weapons and explosives for groups, armored enemies, or dangerous encounters.
Search side paths for ammunition and health items, but do not linger when enemies can surround Harry. During objective missions, learn the route between the target and the exit before spending limited supplies.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Helen Tasker
Harry’s wife from the film; she is involved in the story premise, but is not the primary playable character in the SNES game.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Use cover and corners to reduce exposure to enemy fire.
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Save powerful ammunition for crowded rooms and tougher enemies.
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Check mission objectives before moving toward the exit.
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