Spider-Man: Battle for New York

 DS
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. GioD
    Feb 21, 2008
    7
    Spider-Man Battle for NY is a worthy addition to your DS library if you like action games, are a comic book fan, or just plain Spidey fan. The fact that its exculsive to the DS and GBA is a plus too. If you have played the DS version of Ultimate Spider-Man then you pretty much know exactly what type of game your getting in Battle for NY. It runs on the same engine as Ultimate Spidey andSpider-Man Battle for NY is a worthy addition to your DS library if you like action games, are a comic book fan, or just plain Spidey fan. The fact that its exculsive to the DS and GBA is a plus too. If you have played the DS version of Ultimate Spider-Man then you pretty much know exactly what type of game your getting in Battle for NY. It runs on the same engine as Ultimate Spidey and thats certainly not a bad thing. In Battle for NY you get to play with both Spidey and Green Goblin in a sort of alternate re-telling of when Norman first becomes the Goblin and wants to destroy Spider-Man while at the same time hes trying to take over NY. The presentation is really good, with the story told through great cut scenes that look just like the comic, and very surprisingly, the game has TONS of voiceover that moves the story along at a good pace and keeps the player interested. Unfortunately, unlike Ultimate Spidey you dont control Goblins actions and attacks with the stylus ( that was very cool when you did it with Venom), you just control him the same as Spidey (with the d-pad). Now, is Battle for NY as good as Ultimate Spider-Man? No, it isnt, but then again this wasnt developed by Vicarious Visions, Torus Games developed Battle for NY, and they certainly made a good follow-up to Ultimate Spider-Man. Bottom line, if you played and enjoyed Ultimate Spider-Man then there really isnt any reason you wouldnt like Battle for NY.… Expand
  2. H4lo_K1ller
    May 11, 2014
    10
    One of the most fun you will have playing a 2d side-scroller this game has the classic spider-man/green goblin rivalry. You can easily find this title one of the best Spidey portable games -Nuff Said...-
  3. Yojimbo2015
    May 30, 2023
    5
    Basically just a few more levels for Ultimate Spider-Man, it has the same slightly tedious to-ing and fro-ing within very linear levels, repetitive boss fights and an awkward combination of buttons and touch screen for controls. Shattered Dimensions is much better.

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#37 Best DS Game of 2006
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#54 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. PGNx Media
    85
    Spider-Man: Battle for New York boasts fun 2D gameplay mixed with an impressive 3D presentation. The game’s biggest fault is that it hasn’t made any significant strides since last year, but it remains one of the most fun 2D action games on the Nintendo DS.
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  2. GamingTrend
    70
    The lack of any extra modes could be forgiven if the main story wasn't so short. You can easily finish this title in a weekend play through.
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  3. GameZone
    75
    While it’s a bit on the short side, Spider-Man: Battle for New York is a fun portable action game that does a great job of retelling the tale of the rivalry between our favorite web-head and the Green Goblin.
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