Spider-Man: The Movie

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. GameSpot
    74
    The outdoor levels are much more fun and enjoyable than the indoor levels--so much that the game could have been considerably better had there simply been more of the former and less of the latter.
  2. GameSpy
    72
    If you can live with the load times, and don't mind avoiding Kraven, give this game a try; it's a spideriffic and mostly commendable effort.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    72
    What this boils down to is fun aerial levels being broken up all to often by boring ground levels.
  5. PSM Magazine
    70
    Aside from the obvious graphics enhancements and some minor new gameplay additions, it doesn't accomplish much more than its PSone predecessors did. In fact, in some minor ways, it's worse. [July 2002, p.38]
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  6. All Game Guide
    70
    The camera issues will frustrate more than a few players. The variety of missions is a plus, but the casualty is a lack of cohesiveness.
  7. TotalPlayStation
    65
    The combat, mission objectives, controls and camera are often working in tandem against you, which is obviously frustrating to the point where it’s eventually not worth playing to get the heaps of extras you can unlock after beating the game.
  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    63
    The repetition and generally dated gameplay kept me from ever getting overly excited about playing it. [July 2002, p.118]
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  9. GamePen
    60
    Given that you can walk on walls, swing rapidly in different directions, and crawl through tight spaces, programming a good camera system can be quite difficult. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work well indoors.
  10. Game Revolution
    58
    This PS2 version is the least likely to be asked to the Prom. Compared to the others, Spidey's PS2 world is grainy with jagged edges. There is a lot of noticeable slowdown from numerous onscreen NPCs.
  11. Gaming Age
    58
    If you can get past the stealth sections of Spider-Man, there is plenty to enjoy.
  12. Thunderbolt
    50
    Voiceovers by Bruce Campbell and some excellent unlockable features just aren’t enough to make this game worthwhile. Watch the movies or read the comic instead.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#26 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 81
  3. Negative: 8 out of 81
  1. Watermelon789
    Jul 16, 2011
    6
    Yeah the movie was incredible , the game is awful by some big flaws. Too start with , the camera is annoying and frustrating, very crazy. TheYeah the movie was incredible , the game is awful by some big flaws. Too start with , the camera is annoying and frustrating, very crazy. The objectives feel uninspired and simple, too plain, flat. The story is great adding the more content with the villains that we know from Mr spidey. is perfect kids, for adults, maybe.… Full Review »
  2. Neo.G.
    May 15, 2003
    10
    I found it to be an "amazing" experience. Sure the camera angles are a bit screwy from time-2-time but overall, this game is simply action I found it to be an "amazing" experience. Sure the camera angles are a bit screwy from time-2-time but overall, this game is simply action packed! Tons of combat moves and airborne battles. It's like your actually inside a comic book. I also laughed a lot at Spidey and other's comical quips.… Full Review »
  3. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    Definitely the best way to play Spiderman (2002) on the playstation 2.
    Following the main plot of the film with added villains and side plots,    Definitely the best way to play Spiderman (2002) on the playstation 2.
    Following the main plot of the film with added villains and side plots, this game set the benchmark for movie-tie in games. Playing as Spiderman is the most fun it's been since Spiderman 2:enter electro, the combat is refined from Spiderman ps1 outings yet more expansive too. On the harder difficulties waves of enemies are a real threat and every boss fight is a memorable joy forcing you to understand how best to control everyone's favourite Web slinger.
    Also you can play as the green goblin which is just the coolest f***ing thing ever.    … Full Review »
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