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Generally favorable reviews- based on 278 Ratings

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  1. Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  2. Jun 17, 2023
    8
    I don’t care if it’s nostalgia or not this is a great game. Just like GTA III this game set the stage for future games. The swinging is so fun. I caught myself just swinging around the open world for like 30 minutes. Most people take this game too seriously. Yes the voice acting is bad , especially Toby Maguire’s performance. But honestly this game is kinda funny. The ragdoll physics mixedI don’t care if it’s nostalgia or not this is a great game. Just like GTA III this game set the stage for future games. The swinging is so fun. I caught myself just swinging around the open world for like 30 minutes. Most people take this game too seriously. Yes the voice acting is bad , especially Toby Maguire’s performance. But honestly this game is kinda funny. The ragdoll physics mixed with the voice acting can be really funny at times. If you watch that last couple of cutscenes you would know what mean. I grew up with this game. I used to play it with my brothers almost everyday. The game just puts me in a good mood. And omg don’t even start on that pizza side mission. This game is just a great time and you should definitely give it a try. Expand
  3. Dec 30, 2022
    7
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  4. Dec 23, 2022
    9
    A hugely fun game that has plenty of things to see, places to go, items to collect and people to save. Web swinging is exhilarating if a little irritating at times. Combat is frantic and fast, with numerous moves and combos available. The game expands on the movie by adding new storylines and characters (Black Cat, Shocker, Mysterio etc). Spierman 2 is a great take on the open-worldA hugely fun game that has plenty of things to see, places to go, items to collect and people to save. Web swinging is exhilarating if a little irritating at times. Combat is frantic and fast, with numerous moves and combos available. The game expands on the movie by adding new storylines and characters (Black Cat, Shocker, Mysterio etc). Spierman 2 is a great take on the open-world formula as the game transforms New York into a playground. Expand
  5. Sep 6, 2022
    7
    Although 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 PS2 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 TimeAlthough 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 PS2 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 7/10 Expand
  6. Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Одна из лучших игр про паука. Сюжет дополняющий оригинальных фильм, разнообразные дополнительные активности. И даже гонки в данной игре очень интересные и как никак появляется желание их пройти. А арена с кучей врагов - отдельный шедевр, именно на ней боёвка второго паука раскрывается на все 100%.Одна из лучших игр про паука. Сюжет дополняющий оригинальных фильм, разнообразные дополнительные активности. И даже гонки в данной игре очень интересные и как никак появляется желание их пройти. А арена с кучей врагов - отдельный шедевр, именно на ней боёвка второго паука раскрывается на все 100%.
  7. Aug 12, 2022
    8
    This game holds a special place in my heart. It was the first, imo, truly great superhero game, and it remained one of the GOATs for the better part of two decades which is pretty insane. It hasn't aged well considering how fantastic of a job Insomniac has done with the new Spider-Man games, but for it's time? This game was a masterpiece and one of my favorites ever.
  8. Jun 21, 2022
    10
    very epic very cool very fluid very nice. if icould replay this game without knowing anything about it it even if it meanti had to divorce my wife i would. get gud.
  9. Jun 17, 2022
    6
    The only good thing about this game are the fights and the physics of the dolls because the graphics are horrible and the gameplay is too
  10. Feb 23, 2022
    8
    simplesmente muito bom, um dos melhores jogos do homem aranha, os graficos para um ps2 são excelentes, o web swing é complicado mas dá pra se acostumar
  11. Jan 17, 2022
    7
    Bom Webswing, ajudar os pedestres nas ruas é ótimo, porém algumas missões são difíceis ao ridículo e há bugs que atrapalham bastante no combate, principalmente se tratando do lock-on nos inimigos. No geral, jogo bom mas não é o melhor.
  12. Jan 15, 2022
    8
    Spider-Man 2
    this game is good, but it is not the masterpiece that some say.
    - Side quests are boring, easy, and repetitive. - main missions are decent to bad - The balance, although it is technically good and realistic, making you feel like Spider-Man, can be improved, because sometimes it is uncontrollable, and I spent most of it in the game crashing into walls or losing half
    Spider-Man 2
    this game is good, but it is not the masterpiece that some say.

    - Side quests are boring, easy, and repetitive.

    - main missions are decent to bad

    - The balance, although it is technically good and realistic, making you feel like Spider-Man, can be improved, because sometimes it is uncontrollable, and I spent most of it in the game crashing into walls or losing half of my life due to the non-character he threw a web, which is added in Marvel Spider-Man on ps4.

    In summary, it is a game that you can enjoy, fun and exciting to spend time swinging around the city, but the same could not be said with the secondary missions and some main ones.
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  13. Dec 28, 2021
    9
    El mejor juego de spiderman, sin discusión alguna. Revolucionario sandbox y fuente de inspiración para los posteriores juegos.
  14. Nov 20, 2021
    9
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  15. Sep 26, 2021
    9
    This game is a great Spider-Man game let alone an amazing video game period. Before Marvel’s Spider-Man on the PS4 and PS5, we had this. The web slinging while I like Insomniac’s version more, gives more creativity of what you can do and fall damage just ups the thrill. The story (while mostly being the same) adds on to the sam legendary Sam Raimi film, with other Spidey characters makingThis game is a great Spider-Man game let alone an amazing video game period. Before Marvel’s Spider-Man on the PS4 and PS5, we had this. The web slinging while I like Insomniac’s version more, gives more creativity of what you can do and fall damage just ups the thrill. The story (while mostly being the same) adds on to the sam legendary Sam Raimi film, with other Spidey characters making an appearance such as: Mystereo, Rhino, Black Cat, and Shocker. I would definitely recommend checking out this amazing game. Expand
  16. Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Love it :)
    I actually like it more than Insomniac Spiderman but that one’s great too
  17. Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Spider-man 2 one of the best combat Spidey games ever made next to Web of Shadows. You get a slow down time special i.e. your spidey reflexes and you get a ton of moves and the story is awesome. Love this game and will beat it many more times.
  18. Jan 2, 2021
    6
    Some have said this is a staple in video game history to which I say “a wee bit overrated”. There is a reason this one is a cult classic and easily forgotten by most, but not to be forgotten all together.

    Graphics and sound aren't anything special in regards to this console generation. The overall presentation does nothing to uphold the story and dialogue that is pretty lack lustre.
    Some have said this is a staple in video game history to which I say “a wee bit overrated”. There is a reason this one is a cult classic and easily forgotten by most, but not to be forgotten all together.

    Graphics and sound aren't anything special in regards to this console generation. The overall presentation does nothing to uphold the story and dialogue that is pretty lack lustre. There is some original material in here, but for the most part, just follows the movie. However, where all the praise is directed is the game-play, the web swinging in particular. Look, the overall game really is nothing special compared to most action/adventure titles. Even the controls are clunky enough to be coupled with other 'B-list' titles from the PS2 era. But yes, the web swinging would have no doubt been exceptional for the time, really giving a player the sense they are Spiderman.

    Unfortunately, the overall package is very much a product of its time, qualifying as an 'ok' experience. Very hard pill to swallow if you have played Spiderman PS4. However, might be worth picking up if you are a massive Spidey fan as it is satisfying to swing around New York in a different era of gaming.
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  19. Oct 23, 2020
    10
    this game is IMPECCABLE, the open world of the game is sensational, the side missions of the game are very fun, the story mode is VERY GOOD !! it is a game that is difficult to find defects.
  20. Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Ooooo my god! It was the best spidey game before marvel’s spider-man come. I love this game, it’s my childhood...
  21. Apr 21, 2020
    8
    One of the best Spiderman games for sure, an open world videogame based on the sequel Spiderman 2 with Doctor Octopus as the main villain, incredible game.
  22. Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game truly is fantastic fun! Back in the day of 2004, the golden age of gaming and gaming alike the "open-world." swinging around the city, beating the **** out of thugs and pizza time, & being able to laugh at Bruce Campbell's Dialogue. Makes this game a genuine 2004, a classic on the PlayStation 2 Nintendo GameCube & Original Xbox. :)

    Still, the story does at times, have its points of Spider-Man trying to keep his identity hidden from Harry Osborne, who believes Spider-Man killed his dad but honestly his dad killed himself: Spoiler Alert: ending Peter kisses Mary Jane-Watson and date's "the girl next door the girl I loved. Because love is tricky when you live your life behind a mask, fate handed me incredible powers; still, there's only one Spider-Man."

    Overall, five stars, no questions asked, and I couldn't have done better myself and never could you! The year 2004 is the best, and I wish we could have more the best years like it. 10/10 year! :P That one reviewer GenuineBruv2021 suck's hairy balls etc.
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  23. Feb 28, 2020
    7
    Very nice swinging though the city, good motivating upgrade system, good side- and good main missions. But there is a small and a big downside: You can choose the side missions, but you get to know it only if you already have chosen it. And: The boss in the game show is so hard to kill, I got stuck.
  24. Feb 6, 2020
    8
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  25. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Big shoutout to Tobey Maguire for giving so much life and soul to Peter Parker. I can't imagine anyone else doing so well like he did.
  26. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Spider Man is one of those heroes that you love not just because of his superhuman abilities, but because Peter Parker is such a relatable character.
  27. Mar 4, 2019
    10
    This game I played it back when I was in middle school and it was a blast to beat, of course in 2019 the graphics don't really stand up to today but it was super fun beating up the shet out of thugs and the combos you could make were unreal and awesome to pull off! With Spider-Man ps4 doing justice for what Spider-man 2 was and improving this game is a legend to remember and praise. GG
  28. Nov 25, 2018
    10
    With a great movie, comes a great videogame, a must play, one of the best PS2 games of all time.
  29. Oct 25, 2018
    4
    I'm so tired of people kissing Spider-Man 2's backside, as it really isn't anything to write home about. Let me elaborate, the controls are some of the worst I've ever seen in any game, the story isn't special at all with average voice acting, and average looking character models. Everyone praises the web swinging when in actuality its very frustrating to get around the city. You areI'm so tired of people kissing Spider-Man 2's backside, as it really isn't anything to write home about. Let me elaborate, the controls are some of the worst I've ever seen in any game, the story isn't special at all with average voice acting, and average looking character models. Everyone praises the web swinging when in actuality its very frustrating to get around the city. You are forced to collect a certain amount of "Hero Points" to progress through the story which wouldn't be that bad if you didn't have to collect 2000 - 4000 of them each chapter. Combat is average at best and extremely frustrating at worst. Overall Spider-Man 2 for the PS2 is a below average game. I don't recommend it at all. Expand
  30. Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Spider-man 2 is great! The web swinging physics are superb. The story is great as well. But it just gets a bit repetitive with the hero point missions.

Awards & Rankings

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#13 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 50
  2. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Some may be disappointed by the lack of personal scenes from the film but chances are they wouldn't have made great game missions.
  2. 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]
  3. 88
    The game's integral factors ascend above the fray, giving players a huge, multifaceted game that's rich in skill-based gameplay and replay value. It's fat with a massive array of challenges, and it delivery a distinct Spider-Man style of fun previously unmatched in the action genre.