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Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 5 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Next Level Games
Genre(s): Action
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: October 2, 2007
Summary
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe challenges players to defeat and then join forces with notorious movie nemeses including Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman, and other classic Spider-Man characters. Players embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features a unique co-op mode in which a friend can join the game at any time and take control of Spidey’s sidekick as they battle through the game side-by-side and replay favorite levels. [Activision]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamingTrend
Being able to jump into the game, and back out, without losing any progress or exit to the main menu makes this especially family friendly.
Read Full Review >PGNx Media
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, despite being aimed at a squarely younger audience, is a very fun game despite its simplicity. It doesn’t have the depth of something like say, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, but should provide plenty of fun for those looking for a simple brawler with characters from the Spider-Man universe.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Repetition and camera issues are damaging, but Spider-Man: Friend or Foe still prevails as the best PS2 brawler released in 2007 (thus far).
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
I loved every second spent playing this game except for the final boss. I loved the backgrounds, character unlocks, voices, story line, and upgrade possibilities.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Some flashy action, a playful sense of humor, and a clean visual style bring this otherwise straightforward beat-'em-up to life.
Read Full Review >Gaming Target
It may not be worth much more than a rental, but it'll be one of the most satisfying rentals you play in a long time.
Read Full Review >GamingExcellence
Together, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is a package that does okay, but isn't necessarily intended for anyone old enough to play games like Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
Read Full Review >PSM3 Magazine UK
It's linear and not much happens, but flicking between characters adds variation and the cut-scenes are nicely tongue-in-cheek. [Dec 2007, p.82]
GamerNode
Friend or Foe is a generic game which is salvaged by the co-op play. For new or young gamers this is a great title, but for those who have been around the block, there's nothing to see here.
Read Full Review >Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
You will find a monotonous and linear experience that doesn’t seem to have any relation with either the movies or the comics. Only the co-op and the amount of playable characters can be of any interest to any Spidey fan. [Dec 2007]
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
Its loose take on the Spidey mythology might annoy some, but this is a decent enough multiplayer-friendly beat-'em-up. [Dec 2007, p.91]
PSM Magazine
This latest Spider-Man is pure repetition-ville. [Dec 2007, p.89]
VideoGamer
Spider-man: Friend or Foe is another title that clearly isn't made for experienced gamers, and certainly won't please anyone aged in their teens or older.
Read Full Review >IGN
The game is obviously geared most toward the younger set, but even kids like a bit of challenge, right?
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Never has a hero looked so stupid. As catastrophic as these missteps are, they pale in comparison to Spidey’s egregious video game blunder, Friend or Foe. [Nov 2007, p.144]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Nexahs gave it a9:
While being directed at a younger crowd, the combat is innovative, the gameplay is (slightly repetitive, but even still) enjoyable, and the storyline is halfway decent. Definitely worth checking out.
Nick T. gave it an8:
Hey! this game is a lot of fun. Not the most challenging thing on earth, but hey, i got a lot of enjoment out of it. the wide variety of characters is pretty darn cool. you should rent it at least. Excelsior!
