Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

 DS
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
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  1. jeonglee
    Aug 16, 2009
    5
    Good:
    -Tight control
    -smooth character movements -Stealing from Metroid Bad: -Tedious battles, even with new moves -enemies lack distinctiveness, which makes the battles more tedious -constantly regenerating enemies (while your attack power stays the same, enemies grow stronger with more hit points. So battles last much longer. Tapping button endlessly makes the experience    Good:
    -Tight control
    -smooth character movements
    -Stealing from Metroid

    Bad:
    -Tedious battles, even with new moves
    -enemies lack distinctiveness, which makes the battles more tedious
    -constantly regenerating enemies
    (while your attack power stays the same, enemies grow stronger with more hit points. So battles last much longer. Tapping button endlessly makes the experience tiresome)
    -Hard to distinguish entrance/path
    -Environments look too samey (lack of variety in color and mood)
    -Same music repeats over and over (music changes only when you encounter enemies/bosses but even that gets old quickly)
    -overall experience=tiring

    Nice effort but no cigar. Reviewers giving 90 are too generous or they are well-paid.    … Expand
  2. ashketchum
    Aug 1, 2017
    7
    Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is a good game, considering that it seemed destined for mediocrity. However, it turns out to be a great game. The graphics are definitely good for the DS. Most of the levels are set with relatively dark colors, which makes a great visual contrast to Spider-Man's blue and red, and makes him clearly stand out wherever he is. It's main fault is the tedious gameplaySpider-Man: Web of Shadows is a good game, considering that it seemed destined for mediocrity. However, it turns out to be a great game. The graphics are definitely good for the DS. Most of the levels are set with relatively dark colors, which makes a great visual contrast to Spider-Man's blue and red, and makes him clearly stand out wherever he is. It's main fault is the tedious gameplay itself. The game itself is not difficult or long; merely tedious. Combined with several levels that look relatively similar, going back and forth through these levels can feel like a chore. In the end, though, Web of Shadows turns out to be a great superhero game on the DS, and just a good game even compared to others like it. I wouldn't play it more than needed, though.… Expand
  3. 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 pretty bog-standard platform beat 'em up.

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

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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
  1. GameSpot
    70
    Web of Shadows takes Spider-Man into new territory with an enjoyable action adventure romp that's over too soon.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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