Spider-Man 2

 PlayStation 2
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 278 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 226 out of 278
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 278
  3. Negative: 9 out of 278
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  1. cub317
    Sep 4, 2012
    10
    I've played several Spider-Man games, and out of all of them, this one is still my all time favorite. This is exactly what I want from not just Spider-Man, but also every other comic book superhero. In other words, this game is a free-roaming game that allows you to roam around New York City, do story missions, and fight crime (basically a superhero Grand Theft Auto). I'm surprised thatI've played several Spider-Man games, and out of all of them, this one is still my all time favorite. This is exactly what I want from not just Spider-Man, but also every other comic book superhero. In other words, this game is a free-roaming game that allows you to roam around New York City, do story missions, and fight crime (basically a superhero Grand Theft Auto). I'm surprised that the only other superheroes who've followed this formula are Batman (Batman: Arkham City), and Hulk (Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction). Of course, the question on everyone's mouths is this. Is this idea well executed? The answer is yes. As a matter of fact, it's not only executed well, it's executed perfectly! It really does feel like a superhero Grand Theft Auto. There are several missions for not only the story, but also jobs such as delivering Pizza, and taking pictures for the Daily Bugle. Along with that, in New York City itself, there are plenty of different crimes to fight. They can be anything from saving a person from falling, to stopping an armored car robbery. The control of this game is excellent. It really makes you feel like you're Spider-Man. This is another important thing I think about when playing a superhero game. The control has to make you feel like the hero that you're playing as, and this game does that perfectly too. As for the graphics, they're decent but not perfect. I've seen far better graphics, but I've also seen far worse. The story is pretty much the same as the movie that it's based on, but expanded with extra characters. As a matter of fact, the only thing about this game that I don't like is the voice acting which is flat out terrible. Aside from that, this entire game is amazing, and is overall one of the best superhero games I've ever played (if not the best).… Expand
  2. ImUnavailable
    Oct 15, 2011
    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
  3. WigE
    Feb 22, 2005
    10
    IF you're a spiderman fan. truly the web-swinging is the closet you'll ever come to swinging through the high rising sky blocks. Every spiderman fan should play this game. Otherwise - 7, good fun, spoiled by glitches & repetitiveness.
  4. ASGaming21
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    Best Spiderman game ever. I love the open world, the web slinging, the graphics and the gameplay. Spiderman games might be bad now but you have to check this one out
  5. nestoryavith
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    This is, by far, the best spider-man video game I've ever played. They say video games made from movies have a curse but I disagree because this was (and definitely still is by the way) a master piece. Activision should do a remaster or consider going back to its roots at list a little bit cause I miss spidey..
  6. Rubiales
    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.
  7. NickDavidson199
    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.    … Expand
  8. Za_Uvek
    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.    … Expand
  9. Timuriano
    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...
  10. SSJRhandy
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Love it :)
    I actually like it more than Insomniac Spiderman but that one’s great too
  11. GenuineBruv2021
    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
  12. TonyB.
    Jan 5, 2006
    5
    I give this game a five because of the web swinging and free roaming other then that this game isnt good at all. First off the regular people enemis can dodge web attacks with ease. 2ndyou have to do the same street missions over and over and over and over again in order to get enough hero points to move on to the next mission. this is the most overrated sh*t nugget i have ever had the I give this game a five because of the web swinging and free roaming other then that this game isnt good at all. First off the regular people enemis can dodge web attacks with ease. 2ndyou have to do the same street missions over and over and over and over again in order to get enough hero points to move on to the next mission. this is the most overrated sh*t nugget i have ever had the displeasure to play. web swinging is its only saving grace.… Expand
  13. CaioC.
    Jan 29, 2008
    5
    Probably the most repetitive game ever. 3 or 4 missions that repets forever. The grafics are also bad. I'll give it a 5 only because, after all, its spider-man.
  14. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
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  15. MichaelWill
    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.
  16. WilliamJones1
    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.
  17. Juanoldead
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    El mejor juego de spiderman, sin discusión alguna. Revolucionario sandbox y fuente de inspiración para los posteriores juegos.
  18. grimreapersims
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
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  19. MrGojiMan
    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
  20. Jonon
    Jun 28, 2004
    10
    This is the biggest suprise to me this year, i was expecting an average game, and i get the total package, best movie/comic game EVER.
  21. ChrisW.
    Jul 4, 2004
    9
    This is a great game. That being said, it's way too short. I rented it on Saturday Night, and I just finished it now, which is Sunday afternoon. It only took about 10 hours to complete. I did everything; bought all of the moves, got all the tokens, earned the 50,000 hero points in the part 2 thing. I did all the challanges, won all the awards. Now, I consider myself a pretty good This is a great game. That being said, it's way too short. I rented it on Saturday Night, and I just finished it now, which is Sunday afternoon. It only took about 10 hours to complete. I did everything; bought all of the moves, got all the tokens, earned the 50,000 hero points in the part 2 thing. I did all the challanges, won all the awards. Now, I consider myself a pretty good gamer, but it's still a short game, even with all the extra bonus features. It's a great improvment over the 1st, and it's a great game, it's just too damn short.… Expand
  22. JonW.
    Jul 9, 2004
    8
    Really addictive to play at first very worth to buy but in the end all of the missions get sooooo repetitive. great fun to swing and fight. meh a game that you enjoy but after 2 weeks you put it down and rarely touch it.
  23. BenB.
    Aug 26, 2004
    5
    If I was the guy who programmed the controls, I'd be pissed off they didn't use them in a more intelligent, fleshed-out way. Given the sheer juiciness of actually BEING Spider-man, this game has no business being this bland.
  24. Joe
    May 25, 2004
    9
    This game will rock!!!!!
  25. DougR.
    Jun 25, 2004
    10
    I have the feeling that this game will swing away all other superhero games. The fact that you can roam just about anywhere in the game blows my mind.
  26. BrandonW
    Jun 29, 2004
    10
    I KNOW this will be the best superhero game of the year!!!
  27. TerranceP.
    Jun 30, 2004
    9
    If you love spiderman, you can never get bored of the weg sligin, NEVER! also, even though the fighting can get repetitive, there are so many ways of killing enemys you just want to try diffrent ways of killing them all.
  28. EmopunkboyKaiser
    Jul 17, 2004
    9
    Fun for the first mmm 58 hrs. but then then small missions get old and hero points become worthless.
  29. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Aug 9, 2004
    8
    I really enjoyed this game I simply loved swinging around New York swinging around takes 90% of the score 2% is combat and 8% percent is for replay value, Pros swinging earning titles for doing all the pizza missions and such combat is sometimes entertaining Black Cat period. Cons Bad voice work Busting crime and saving the innocent gets old fast bad guys with unbreakable blocking skills I really enjoyed this game I simply loved swinging around New York swinging around takes 90% of the score 2% is combat and 8% percent is for replay value, Pros swinging earning titles for doing all the pizza missions and such combat is sometimes entertaining Black Cat period. Cons Bad voice work Busting crime and saving the innocent gets old fast bad guys with unbreakable blocking skills with the ability to dodge webbing so you always have to counterattack ugh....... Shocker in a Spidey came for the third time in a row but unlike the others he isn't the first boss. Come on Treyarch screw Shocker and give us a fight with the HobGoblin or something. Hopefully Spiderman III the game will keep the roaming and webbing systems and fix just about everything else and most of all screw Shocker!!!!!… Expand
  30. JigganisZig
    Oct 10, 2004
    9
    (i really rate this game 9.4) This game IS pretty great. First, here are my complaints. One, the graphics suck half the time. See, in cutscenes, things get jaggy and move around weirdly. Thes PS2 vers. was supposed to have gotten beaten by the ugly stick. Most non important cahracter models suck too. my other complaint is that sometimes the game is cheap and frustrating. but unlike me, (i really rate this game 9.4) This game IS pretty great. First, here are my complaints. One, the graphics suck half the time. See, in cutscenes, things get jaggy and move around weirdly. Thes PS2 vers. was supposed to have gotten beaten by the ugly stick. Most non important cahracter models suck too. my other complaint is that sometimes the game is cheap and frustrating. but unlike me, get an online guide, and save some money on controllers. Anyway, the good stuff is GOOD. This was supposed to be like GTA, and i guess it is. (im under 18, cant get GTA T_T) Its like GTA in the way that you can roam around freely, but you are spider-man. That makes it totally different! Swinging around is just great. Its reason enough to get it.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#13 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. 3DAvenue
    80
    Some may be disappointed by the lack of personal scenes from the film but chances are they wouldn't have made great game missions.
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  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. IGN
    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.
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