Spider-Man: Friend or Foe

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. GamingTrend
    84
    Being able to jump into the game, and back out, without losing any progress or exit to the main menu makes this especially family friendly.
  2. PGNx Media
    80
    Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, despite being aimed at a squarely younger audience, is a very fun game despite its simplicity. It doesn’t have the depth of something like say, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, but should provide plenty of fun for those looking for a simple brawler with characters from the Spider-Man universe.
  3. GameZone
    79
    Repetition and camera issues are damaging, but Spider-Man: Friend or Foe still prevails as the best PS2 brawler released in 2007 (thus far).
  5. Game Chronicles
    79
    I loved every second spent playing this game except for the final boss. I loved the backgrounds, character unlocks, voices, story line, and upgrade possibilities.
  6. GameSpot
    70
    Some flashy action, a playful sense of humor, and a clean visual style bring this otherwise straightforward beat-'em-up to life.
  7. Gaming Target
    70
    It may not be worth much more than a rental, but it'll be one of the most satisfying rentals you play in a long time.
  8. GamingExcellence
    65
    Together, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is a package that does okay, but isn't necessarily intended for anyone old enough to play games like Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
  9. PSM3 Magazine UK
    63
    It's linear and not much happens, but flicking between characters adds variation and the cut-scenes are nicely tongue-in-cheek. [Dec 2007, p.82]
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  10. GamerNode
    60
    Friend or Foe is a generic game which is salvaged by the co-op play. For new or young gamers this is a great title, but for those who have been around the block, there's nothing to see here.
  11. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    Its loose take on the Spidey mythology might annoy some, but this is a decent enough multiplayer-friendly beat-'em-up. [Dec 2007, p.91]
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  12. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    60
    You will find a monotonous and linear experience that doesn’t seem to have any relation with either the movies or the comics. Only the co-op and the amount of playable characters can be of any interest to any Spidey fan. [Dec 2007]
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  13. PSM Magazine
    50
    This latest Spider-Man is pure repetition-ville. [Dec 2007, p.89]
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  14. VideoGamer
    50
    Spider-man: Friend or Foe is another title that clearly isn't made for experienced gamers, and certainly won't please anyone aged in their teens or older.
  15. IGN
    49
    The game is obviously geared most toward the younger set, but even kids like a bit of challenge, right?
  16. Game Informer
    45
    Never has a hero looked so stupid. As catastrophic as these missteps are, they pale in comparison to Spidey’s egregious video game blunder, Friend or Foe. [Nov 2007, p.144]
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Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best PS2 Game of 2007
22
#22 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
19
#19 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 50
  3. Negative: 5 out of 50
  1. Mohammed_k8k
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is so amazing it's very cool I love it ❤️❤️ One of the best games in ps2
  2. VWhimsy
    May 10, 2018
    4
    Now, I won't lie. This game does have some good points. I just seem to have forgotten them somewhere around the point I realized I was doingNow, I won't lie. This game does have some good points. I just seem to have forgotten them somewhere around the point I realized I was doing the same thing for the fiftieth time. The further into the game you get, the worse it gets. Don't get me wrong, it's fun to team up with baddies and the like while customizing Spidey but, everything else gets very old, very fast.… Full Review »
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 6, 2011
    8
    Spider-Man: Friend or Foe may be aimed at younger audiences but is a great if simple brawler, sound effects are ok and voice acting isSpider-Man: Friend or Foe may be aimed at younger audiences but is a great if simple brawler, sound effects are ok and voice acting is passable, but the controls are great and easy to access, the graphics are great and one of the better looking games on the Playstation 2, it has some great co-op options and some cool unlockable characters, it has some pretty good versus options, all in all it's a highly enjoyable brawler.… Full Review »
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