Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

 DS
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    This is by far the best one yet and is probably the best Spider-Man game, period, of the last few years.
  2. AceGamez
    90
    While not quite perfect and a bit on the short side, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is absolutely amazing, especially considering the poor reception of its home console counterparts; any DS owner with a taste for brawlers owes it to themselves to pick this one up.
    All this publication's reviews
  3. Cheat Code Central
    88
    It’s short, there is a bit of tedium with the backtracking, and it’s competing in a virtual sea of gaming goodness ready to release within the next month or so. But for Spidey fans and action lovers alike, you can’t go wrong with this web-slinging adventure.
  5. IGN
    80
    Once again, DS owners prevail. Console owners have to deal with a sloppy 3D experience, but on the handheld we get ourselves a tight and satisfying experience that has nothing to do with the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Wii games of the same name.
  6. Game Chronicles
    80
    Sadly, for as great a game as Web of Shadows is on the DS, it is over far too quickly and leaves you with no immediate reason to revisit anytime soon.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    80
    From negotiating the labyrinthine levels to cracking heads, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows brilliantly captures the essence of Spidey.
  8. GameZone
    80
    More of the same conceptually, but the highly polished gameplay makes it a joyous, must-play Spider-Man sequel.
  9. GamingExcellence
    76
    While Web of Shadows is not the perfect Spider-Man game, it’s certainly a quality offering and is heads and shoulders above the previous Spider-Man DS title.
  10. GameSpot
    70
    Web of Shadows takes Spider-Man into new territory with an enjoyable action adventure romp that's over too soon.
  11. Nintendojo
    70
    It’s polished and fun for the four or five hours it lasts. Hopefully Griptonite takes this solid foundation and really expands on it in a future Spider-Man title.
  12. GamesRadar+
    60
    Web of Shadows is a passable, but sincere, form of flattery to the king of the genre.
  13. Modojo
    60
    If you're looking for a quick and fun Spider-Man adventure, Web of Shadows will entertain you. If you want something a little deeper with more bang for its buck, however, you might want to seek out something else.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best DS Game of 2008
31
#31 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. MigueLuis
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    A wonderful game that surely is worth to give it a chance, the controls are amazing, graphics are very good considering the console and theA wonderful game that surely is worth to give it a chance, the controls are amazing, graphics are very good considering the console and the year, even is a 2.5 D side scroller the level design is wonderful, story is pretty decent too, even is a pretty short game, you can finish it in 2 hours, you surely want to replay it over and over, because of the hidden items in the map who makes you stronger, the lack of content is unnoticed cause.
    Maybe this is the best Spider-Man game available for DS, much better than the PS2 and PSP version, that's for sure, please give it a try.    … Full Review »
  2. Yojimbo2015
    May 31, 2023
    6
    A marked improvement over Amazing Spider-Man thanks to improved graphics, better level design and upgradable skills but it's still a prettyA marked improvement over Amazing Spider-Man thanks to improved graphics, better level design and upgradable skills but it's still a pretty bog-standard platform beat 'em up.… Full Review »
  3. slenderblakk
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    great combat, good eye on the metroidvania genre, even if some enemy are recolors and there is alot of reused content its still one of thegreat combat, good eye on the metroidvania genre, even if some enemy are recolors and there is alot of reused content its still one of the most fun exprience and a potential best way to show how good a spider-man metroid vania can be even on a nintendo ds… Full Review »
See all user reviews »