Spider-Man 2

 GameCube
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
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  1. GameSpot
    72
    But the game design doesn't take full advantage of the huge city, so instead you'll usually end up repeating the same half-dozen or so tasks over and over again, with some unique challenges thankfully sprinkled in to keep things moving.
  2. Nintendorks
    70
    Combat is not as cleanly executed as it should be...Secondly, the game was obviously too short.
  3. AceGamez
    70
    As much fun as swinging around the city and helping random people is, Spider-Man 2 could have been an absolutely amazing title had the developers spent a little more time crafting better missions and crimes to stop and actually giving the enemy some AI instead of patterns to repeat.
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  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    I give developer Treyarch credit for its ambitious GTA-style playground game design, but the errands Spider-Man sends you on are repetitive and dull. Combat is part of the problem; you can buy all sorts of fancy moves and combos, but why bother when button-mashing works just as well? [Sept 2004, p.98]
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  6. Kombo
    65
    For every great feature in the game it's a downside. Upgrading skills is nice, but not when it takes 30 repetitive street missions to buy the next Swing Speed. But most of all the length of the game is the biggest disappointment. A swift 8 hours of your time you can have it beat.
  7. Edge Magazine
    60
    Spider-Man 2 presents players with a city ripe for action and exploration, but once you swing down out of the clouds and take a closer look at the grubby streets and roads strewn with vehicles, you'll find little to pique your interest. [Sept 2004, p.100]
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  8. games(TM)
    60
    Spider-Man 2 emerges as not only a movie licence that eschews the 'fast-buck' approach, but as an enjoyable game in its own right – which is chiefly a testament to just how compelling it is to have superpowers and a vast city in which to show them off. [Sept 2004, p.118]
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  9. The New York Times
    60
    While Spider-Man 2 is quite entertaining during its major challenges, it grinds to a halt when you are forced to wander around saving random people.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#18 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#10 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. SonicFan20
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    Although The Graphics Have Aged Like Milk. The Fun Web Swinging, Good Soundtrack, Fun Side Missions And Some Ok CG Cutscenes, Spider-Man 2 OnAlthough The Graphics Have Aged Like Milk. The Fun Web Swinging, Good Soundtrack, Fun Side Missions And Some Ok CG Cutscenes, Spider-Man 2 On The Gamecube Is Spectacular. But Its Missing Some Things That Keep It From Perfect. There Are Not Unlockable Suits .No Collectables Other Than Weird Badges For Going On Top Of Buildings. And The Civilians Don't Shut Up And They Can Be Annoying Over Time Playing The Game. the Menus Are Eh. But Spider-Man 2's Story Is Still Great Since The Movie's Story Is THE BEST SPIDER-MAN MOVIE EVER|! But It Has Some Edits To The Story Like, Adding Black Cat And Shocker, Mysterio, Robots. And The Boss Battle Are Very Fun. Black Missions Are Bad. But The Combat Is Very Good. This Game Gets A 8/10… Full Review »
  2. AngryGeek
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    It was a great game. It's definitely better than the pc port. i feel nostalgic.
  3. KHfan2008
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This game makes me feel like Spider-Man. The exaggerated swagger of a black teen.… Full Review »
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