Product Description

As the beloved photojournalist-cum-webslinger, you'll freely explore New York's skyline, sewers, and hideouts to fulfil several missions. Use Spider-Man's superhuman strength to fight such notorious foes as Scorpion, Venom and Rhino. Use his spider abilities to spin webs (any size) to disable and detain bosses, swing around buildings, and creep along walls and ceilings. And thanks to your spider-sense, you'll detect impending danger from a distance. There is no wealth or fame at the end of this game, however; action is your reward.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5710 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: ACTIVISION
• Released on: 2000-09-15
• Platform: PlayStation
• Number of items: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
Whether you're a fan from the 1960s 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 like 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 web slinging and acrobatic hand-to-hand fisticuffs, it's easy to feel that you are Spider-Man.

The characters and scenery are nicely recreated here by making great use of the aging PlayStation's graphics prowess. 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 with Spider-Man becoming translucent if he gets in the way of the camera. 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

Manufacturer's Description
Spider-Man is the first free-roaming, 3-D action/adventure game featuring the most recognised super-hero of all time. Players can employ all of Spider-Man's trademark skills, including web-slinging, wall-crawling, agility and "Spider-Sense". Players must utilise Spider-Man's super strength and superior wit to battle evil-doers and protect the innocent as they help solve a variety of puzzles and defeat old and new super villains alike.

Customer Reviews

I'd give it another 20 stars if i could!
I think with the exception of metal gear solid this was my most favourite playstation game, even more than big title such as tomb raider and the mioghty gran turismo. OK i have heard from many people saying that it was too short and too easy, but this is the only game i have that i have played more than twice after completion. When ever i need a quick cheer up i'll just put this game on because i think it is absolutely brilliant. The replayability of this game is the best, if you play it on the easiest kid more first then play it on the hardest mode you will find out that it is virtually a different game. The short video's they have are very entertaining and adds an edge to this game which is unrivalled. It has many special appearences and is very true to the comic boo hero proving how much effort went into it's production as the makers must have done their home work. Even the original creator of the comic book hero stan lee makes a special narrative guest appearence. This game is well worth it's money. Buy it and enjoy! I did.

GREAT GAME BUT.....
first of all i would like to say this game really kicks ass and i enjoyed every minute of play...but i found it very short i finished it in the night i got it..without much effort which was also a down....as a game progreses you expec it to become harder and harder but this seemed to stay on the same level was this for the kids??? maybe im not sure.

pluses

+ great graphics and engine
+ fun to play for all ages
+ great add ons characters
+ you face all the enemies youve seen before

cons

- short game
- too easy

i still reccomend any1 to buy this
it is still a great game and the added characters is a sweet touch

The Best Super Hero Game yet
Believe me when I say I am a big fan of comic books and super heros. I have practically all the games from X-Men to the awful Avengers on the Megadrive. So when I heard that Spider Man was out I was actually thinking about NOT getting it - I thought it would probably be another dull and mundane 2D platformer trying to cash in on the name.

But I was wrong. I played a bit of it last night and was very impressed with it - the 3D graphics and decent game play make this a must buy for all Spidey and non-Spidey fans alike. I mean if you've played Fantastic 4 or all those street fighting games like X-Men vs Street Fighter and were really disappointed this one is really worth it.

For once they've really thought about it and added most of the dimensions to Spidey. Agreed the graphics get a bit jerky at times but that's a small price to pay for a really decent game - probably the only Comic book conversion worth buying, and believe me I've played most of them...

A thumbs up and worth the fuss...!