Spider-Man: The Movie

 GameCube
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. GamePro
    90
    An excitingly action-packed, senses-shattering romp that stays closer to its comic book roots than any other handheld game before it.
  2. IGN
    88
    The team also did a nice job incorporating Spider-Man's day job as a photographer in the game's design, though it would have been much cooler if the pictures you took would actually save to cartridge for future viewing.
  3. Game Informer
    85
    An all-encompassing adventure that is just as complex as Spidey's console brethren. [June 2002, p.86]
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  5. Game Over Online
    80
    One thing the GBA version eschews is the spotty camera system that was noted on just about every platform. That's not to say things look bad on the GBA version. Things look really good indeed.
  6. Nintendophiles
    80
    The visuals are pretty darn good. Characters are large enough to see some decent detail, and they animate nicely. The levels are equally impressive.
  7. GameSpy
    76
    The potential is for seriously high amounts of frustration and tedium from being stuck in one section and having to play through the earlier sections of a level over and over. I would have opted for the ability to save incrementally.
  8. Armchair Empire
    75
    While the game looks good and controls easily enough in most instances, the weak AI robs Spider-Man: The Movie of much of its fun factor, being too easy for many GBA players.
  9. GameSpot
    72
    Despite the rough edges, however, it is the Spider-Man character itself that makes Spider-Man: The Movie fun to play.
  10. GameZone
    70
    On one hand, Spider-Man can perform a wide range of moves that are easily executed but on the other hand, the levels are generic and require keycards and backtracking, ugh.
  11. Yahoo!
    70
    The controls for getting Spidey to do all these wonderful things are finicky and inaccurate at times, making our hero a trouble to handle in places where walls are electrified or there are dangers like harmful mist or falling rubble to avoid.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    Spidey's radioactive powers aren't enough to ward off poor collision detection. [June 2002, p.124]
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  13. GameNow
    67
    The game also suffers from way too many cheap hits and bizarre, maze-like levels with no basis in reality. [June 2002, p.86]
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  14. Pocket Games
    60
    Playable, but far from great. [Winter 2002, p.34]
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  15. All Game Guide
    50
    The game's plot doesn't follow the movie's, and those expecting a realistic, polished look to the visuals will be let down.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best GameCube Game of 2002
53
#53 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
34
#34 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Spidey
    Aug 13, 2004
    10
    Awesome.
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    A flawed, but fun "Spider-Man" game based on the movie. It looks great and the movement and combat are fluid. However, the camera is quiteA flawed, but fun "Spider-Man" game based on the movie. It looks great and the movement and combat are fluid. However, the camera is quite terrible. You constantly have to re-adjust it. However, there is a lock-on feature that helps with tracking enemies. But the controls do take some time getting used to. As you progress, you'll discover new attack moves and bonus content. Overall, this game is far from perfect. But if you're a fan of Spidey, you'll have a good time with it. I would rate it with a 7.4 out of 10.… Full Review »
  3. Ismael10
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    Una buena adaptación de la película, con gráficos y jugabilidad bastante buena al punto que te hace sentir como Spiderman es muy divertidoUna buena adaptación de la película, con gráficos y jugabilidad bastante buena al punto que te hace sentir como Spiderman es muy divertido pero en narrativa se siente sencillo al igual en exploración en el aspecto que solo puedes estar en los edificios y no bajar a la ciudad como al, un juego bien adaptado que se siente puramente de la sexta generación.… Full Review »
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