Amazon.com Review: Whether you're a fan from the '60s or not even remotely familiar with the Spider-Man comic, you will get caught in his web. You'll see that despite its few flaws and the limitations of the PlayStation hardware, Spider-Man is the best based-on-a-superhero video game ever released.
A crime has been committed and (as often happens) our hero has been framed. As the game progresses, you'll find that all is not as it seems and that many of Spidey's enemies, including Venom, Carnage, Mysterio, and Rhino, are all out to squash the Spider's quest to clear his name. Fortunately, Spider-friends, such as Daredevil, Human Torch, and Punisher, are here to help Spider-Man and keep the story moving. Like the comics, ol' webhead can climb most walls and ceilings, swing from rooftop to rooftop and, of course, do whatever a spider can. With his constant webslinging and acrobatic hand-to-hand fisticuffs, it's easy to feel that you are Spider-Man.
The characters and scenery are nicely re-created here by making great use of the aging PlayStation's graphics. Spidey's ability to climb walls and ceilings does present problems with camera angles from time to time, occasionally making it tough to watch Spidey as he fights his way through some of the game's levels. While it can be frustrating, the overall camera work and graphics of Spider-Man are still amazing. Also, Spider-Man's controls can at times be less responsive and accurate than they should be, and the music is surprisingly subdued and flat, but most true believers can bear these problems until Spidey saves the day.
In fact, the gameplay is so good, most seasoned gamers will devour the game in day or two, which makes Spider-Man a woefully short game. Cherish the time you have in these red and blue tights; this game is escapism at its best. --Mark Brooks
Pros:
Easily, the best comic-book-based game ever released
Very nice graphics that capture the look and feel of the comic
Easily accessible and fun action title
Cons:
Occasionally sloppy camera work, controls, and inaccurate firing
Great PS - PS2 game for little guys My 4 year old Spiderman fan loves this game. One of the difficulty levels is "Kid Mode", which is perfect for little gamers. The graphics aren't as good as the PC version, but kids aren't nearly the critics of this sort of thing as older players would be. If you are playing on a PS2, you need to find some original Playstation memory if you are going to save your progress, which may take some searching in the age of PS3, but I would still recomend this game even without it.
Any Spider-Fan Will Love it! Although there are hundreds of superhero games, this simple Playstation game stole my heart. The game is fun. That's pretty much it's only quality. By today's standards, this game has terrible graphics. When it was new, it was fine. But don't let a simple matter as graphics stop you from playing this game. The game lets you into the shoes of Spider Man like no other game can. The game is disappointingly short. However, you will find yourself playing it over and over again. If you're looking for a quality Spider-Man experience, this game is perfect.
I AM SPIDER-MAN THIS GAME IS ONE OF THE BEST SPIDEY GAMES EVER! IT HAS ALL MY FAVORITE VILLAINS VENOM,SCORPION,RHINO,MYSTERIO,DOC OCK,CARNAGE, AND A NEW VILLAN MONSTER-OCK, ALSO LIZARD APPEARS. THE STORY IS THAT MYSTERIO FRAMES SPIDEY BY STEALING OCKS DEVICE AND RUINING EDDIE BROCK'S CARREAR (VENOM)NOW NEW YORKS AGAINST SPIDER-MAN AND THE HEROES ARE HELPING WEB HEAD BUT AT THE END WHEN YOU KNOCK CARNAGE TO A SONIC BUBBLE AND BEAT UP DOC-OCK YOU THINK ITS OVER BUT SYMBIOTES KEEP COMING BACK IN STYLE EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE TO RUN FROM MONSTER-OCK. A MUST BUY.
Best spidey game evr since maximum carnage! This game is by far the best spiderman game ever since maximum carnage and seperation anxiety, both for supernintendo. In every great spiderman game i've played you've always had to face Carnage, which is good! Whether Carnage is the main boss, or not, as long as you fight him at least once in the game, it's good. Bottom line, this game's awsome, but very short.
The Amazing Spider-Man I got this game for my eighth birthday and I'm still playing it today.I played this game at friend's house and thats what made me a spidey fan.And with villans like Scorpion,Rhino,Venom,Doc Ock,and Carnage it's pretty good game.And when you beat it you get to play as Spider-Man on the alien suit ( the suit Venom wears) its awsome. buy it!
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