Ultimate Spider-Man

 DS
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Game Chronicles
    94
    This is definitely the ultimate superhero experience on the DS, making the most of the dual screen for presentation and gameplay and a valiant attempt at touch screen control.
  2. Gamezilla!
    92
    The comic book quality graphics and spot on story telling are the icing on an already fun to play, easy to control game.
  3. WHAM! Gaming
    91
    It ended just in time - the end of the game comes down to, more than anything, one big boss battle after another - and left us with a true feeling of accomplishment.
  5. PGNx Media
    89
    The game boasts fun 2D gameplay mixed with an impressive 3D presentation. The story and storytelling are awesome, perhaps the best on the Nintendo DS.
  6. GamingTrend
    87
    The game is varied enough and contains enough special moves to give you a few runs though without feeling like complete repetition.
  7. Worth Playing
    85
    The action-packed gameplay is extremely well done, and the overall polish of the whole experience might be found in the console version of the game.
  8. GameZone
    83
    The touchscreen sequences for Venom are well done and use that feature of the DS to the gamer’s advantage. But the Spidey sequences under-use the touch screen, and the sound can be a little tinny at times, when heard through the DS speaker.
  9. Gaming Nexus
    82
    Follows the plot to the letter and serves up its own unique style of gameplay, but the controls need some polish. Like the console releases it has a short lifespan and little to no replay value afterwards, but it’s still plenty of hectic fun while it lasts.
  10. IGN
    80
    Absolutely fantastic storytelling using animated dual-screen comic panels with extensive voice over. It's the driving force of the entire production.
  11. Modojo
    80
    It's just a marvelous and beautifully constructed adventure game.
  12. Nintendojo
    75
    There are some flaws in the game, but its distinctive visual style and upgraded gameplay give it a slight edge over the web-slinger's earlier DS outing.

Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best DS Game of 2005
40
#40 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
35
#35 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 30, 2023
    5
    Decent cartoony graphics but the linear level design doesn't have the depth of either Shattered Dimensions or Web Of Shadows and the controlsDecent cartoony graphics but the linear level design doesn't have the depth of either Shattered Dimensions or Web Of Shadows and the controls are truly horrible.… Full Review »
  2. Amirhosein2005
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    A wonderful and unique game... Everything in this game is great. From graphics to game control system and levels ...
  3. Joeking
    Apr 19, 2007
    9
    This is an excellent game. Good use of the stylus with Venom. The stylus use otherwise seems like a bit of an afterthought (oh, let's This is an excellent game. Good use of the stylus with Venom. The stylus use otherwise seems like a bit of an afterthought (oh, let's throw in a quick stylus stroke here!) Difficult boss battles make the relatively short storyline still take some time. Were it a bit longer, it would earn a 10.… Full Review »
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