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. Armchair Empire
    93
    I understand that designing a game that accurately portrays Spidey's gracefulness is a difficult task, but in previous games the right “feel” wasn't represented. This is the area where Spider-Man: The Movie makes the biggest jump.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    As much as I enjoyed the aerial combat, its overuse makes the innovative gameplay element a little less exhilarating toward the end. [June 2002, p.96]
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  3. GamerWeb Sony
    90
    One could nitpick the title for what it doesn’t deliver, but what it does deliver is pretty amazing; a highly playable movie-licensed superhero game! Who woulda thunk it?
  5. GameZone
    90
    Addicting and there are tons of unlockable items for gamers to come back to.
  6. GamePro
    90
    [It] offers giddily satisfying gameplay.
  7. Media and Games Online Network
    88
    For once, gamers can play as Spiderman and use all of his awesome techniques while experiencing few problems along the way.
  8. IGN
    84
    While a number of the same issues pop up with regard to cameras, control and whatnot, Spider-Man is an excellent action game that's easy to pick up and play again and again.
  9. GameNow
    83
    The game doesn't last that long, but you'll be constantly entertained. [June 2002, p.60]
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  10. Total Video Games
    80
    The inside levels feel confined and just lack the excitement of the excellently implemented exterior sections. That said the internal sections are not all that bad, it’s just a case of wishing for something slightly different.
  11. PSX Nation
    80
    While Spider-Man for the PS2 has its fair share of faults, it simply does so many things right, that you can't help but be sucked in by the experience.
  12. TotalGames.net
    79
    A decent if flawed game that despite the great licence can’t help but wallow in its own mundane, self-inflicted faults. What we are left with is an altogether average game.
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  13. Game Informer
    78
    Just another middling third-person action game that falls prey to the fatal flaw that fells so many of its ilk: a bad camera system. [June 2002, p.79]
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  14. netjak
    75
    Surprisingly, the game features actual voice actors from the film. Rarely does a game get one, let alone an entire cast of Hollywood personalities supplying voice content for it.
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  15. XenGamers
    75
    Questionable camera controls, choppy graphics and sometimes frustrating gameplay are all but forgiven in the context of the rest of the game’s charms.

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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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