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Spider-Man
87
9.0 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 19 critic reviews
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Based on 11 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Activision

Developer: Neversoft Entertainment

Genre(s): Action

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: August 30, 2000

Summary

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...

100

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

The best superhero game ever, featuring America's favorite webhead. [Mar 2002, p.34]

100

Hot Games

It's a great representation of how to handle a superhero in video game form, and surpasses other lame efforts like "Superman N64" and "Batman Forever" (remember that crap?).

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95

PSX Nation

There are so many extras, such as collecting new suits, new special powers, and classic comic book covers, that you will play this game for a long time.

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92

Antagonist

This Spider-Man lives up to everything you wanted it to -- it's Spectacular! It's Amazing! It's Sensational! Most importantly, it's not a clone of all the other Spider-Man games!

91

Da Gameboyz

The graphics are perfect and the sound, especially the voice acting, is the best I've heard in a long time.

91

Gaming Age

Easily the most impressive PlayStation game I've played this year and is one that should be owned by everyone.

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90

Spank!

At last a decent comic-book conversion that is extremely playable and will even appeal to those who aren't fans of the comic.

90

CheckOut

Add to the mix that there are plenty of secrets to uncover, including cover art, character viewers, training sessions and even costume changes and you have a one loaded game worthy of high praise.

90

IGN

The training missions are pretty robust, and there are lots of costumes to uncover, but in the end, while I loved "Spider-Man," it was a little too simplistic, a little too short, and the control a bit too wacked for my taste.

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90

GamePro

Be warned, some parts will frustrate you to the point of anger, but there's no shame in infinite continues.

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88

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

They've created the first game featuring a comic book hero that doesn't disappoint.

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88

Daily Radar

With great gameplay comes a great game.

85

Happy Puppy

Whether it's eluding the NYPD's helicopter force's raining of missiles down at you or evading the powerful grasp of Venom, the action is relentless.

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83

Core Magazine

Combining platform, fighting and some limited shooter elements, Spider-Man effectively interweaves the intense gameplay with a story befitting of the webslinger's comic-based heritage.

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81

Gaming Maxx

Most importantly, it is fun. Something that most games do not have going for them now a days.

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80

CNET Gamecenter

Even with its twitchy control and funky camera angles, it's a top-notch action/adventure worthy of the moniker. Excelsior!

77

GameSpot

Most frustrating, though, is when the camera inverts your perspective after the execution of a zip line -- while it may seem as if nothing's amiss (as the subtle change in perspective will surely evade your notice), the controls will indeed be reversed, causing "up" to mean "down," and vice versa.

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73

Game Fan

Unfortunately, while nice visuals, a humorous character, innovative play mechanics and good replay value are promising, the sluggish control and annoying camera problems will certainly frustrate most "True Believers."

67

Game Revolution

But taken purely as a game, this one could use some radiation treatment.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mark D. gave it an8:
Now this is what a good action game should be like true believers - non stop action from start to finish without a pause for breath. Yeah, it's a bit short and a bit linier but who cares when your having so much fun!

Tudaholic gave it a9:
This game is excellent! The only thing bad is the graphics, and the're pretty good for a PSone game.

Adam R. gave it a 10:
I never get tired of this game! I just played it again and I have owned it for 3 years.

Jason X. gave it a 9:
This game is so good ... you never get bored!!! Of course it has its little little little ''bads'' but its really fun!!!!

Michael P. gave it a 9:
This was an amazing game. Who wouldn't want be spider man in a battle against venom. I loved this game despite its few flaws.

Kev I. gave it a 7:
You never get bored of this game :)

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