Spider-Man: The Movie

 PlayStation 2
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
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  1. 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 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.
  2. 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. 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.
  3. Spidey
    Aug 13, 2004
    10
    Andrew J. sucks don't listen to him. The controls rock, graphics are goregous, and it is SWEET to play.
  4. MichaelD
    Jul 1, 2011
    4
    Compared to Spider-Man 2, this game isn't that great. You don't have as much freedom as you did before and if you were outside, you couldn't even walk on the pavement! If you want to get a good Spider-Man game, pick the second one.
  5. Ps2-game
    Sep 3, 2014
    1
    Compared to Spider-Man 2 this game is horrible. I really should give more credit to the sequel after playing this disaster. The camera and movement controls are so slippery and sensitive its hard not ending up on some wall or ceiling you didn't intend to go to. The tutorial voice actor was obnoxiously annoying (who also kinda sounds like Norm McDonald). The combat system is that greatCompared to Spider-Man 2 this game is horrible. I really should give more credit to the sequel after playing this disaster. The camera and movement controls are so slippery and sensitive its hard not ending up on some wall or ceiling you didn't intend to go to. The tutorial voice actor was obnoxiously annoying (who also kinda sounds like Norm McDonald). The combat system is that great compared to some other addicting platformers/superhero games. If you are interested in Spiderman games for PS2 go for the second game much more side missions, civilian rescues, and cool bosses… Expand
  6. Sam
    Jul 2, 2006
    8
    Spider-Man is a great game in its own right, with its great combat and visual systems, but while the inlcusion of playing the Green Goblin is great, you play the same levels as you do when you're Spidey, it can get semi-repetetive, and there isn't enough to do with your webbing.
  7. DaividS.
    Jul 23, 2002
    10
    I buy this game i love it.
  8. DanielA.
    Aug 2, 2002
    10
    This game is the best Spider-Man game I have ever played!
  9. BonehoChane
    Jan 3, 2004
    8
    Great game. It's not as good as the original Playstation game, but's it's just as fun. Great gameplay, good graphics, great controls, and good sound. The original had a very cool feel the whole game, and this game just doesn't have it. I'm looking forward to Spider Man 2.
  10. SolidSnake
    May 2, 2002
    9
    SWEET GAME!!!!
  11. DrewC.
    May 2, 2002
    7
    This game is pretty cool. It has great PS2 graphics, and there is almost always action involved. Some of the story doesn't make sense though.
  12. NaelK.
    Jun 10, 2002
    10
    It is the best game I've seen SO FAR!!!!!
  13. ObiWanKenobi
    Jul 21, 2002
    10
    It is great.
  14. AndrewB.
    Jul 26, 2002
    10
    This is the best game ever, but i am not good at it.
  15. RyanY.
    Apr 23, 2003
    1
    Bad Graphics and it makes it dizzy,I didn't give it a 0 because youll have fun with it for about 5 minutes!
  16. AndrewJ.
    Feb 4, 2004
    2
    Horrible controls, dull graphics and an inane game play.
  17. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 7, 2011
    6
    While this might have been great when it came out, it's just ok now, the awful camera, and the clunky web-slinging really hurts this otherwise fun game, if you like Spider-Man you may be able to get past the flaws, but others will dismiss this.
  18. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    8
    It's not very often that you'll find a licensed game that's good, but it's even less likely that you'll find a superhero game that's good (yes, I'm aware of the Arkham series. That's the exception, not the rule). And you know what's even less likely than that? Having a game based on a SUPERHERO MOVIE that's actually good. Somehow, though, Treyarch decided to crack their knuckles, fill upIt's not very often that you'll find a licensed game that's good, but it's even less likely that you'll find a superhero game that's good (yes, I'm aware of the Arkham series. That's the exception, not the rule). And you know what's even less likely than that? Having a game based on a SUPERHERO MOVIE that's actually good. Somehow, though, Treyarch decided to crack their knuckles, fill up their web-shooters and say "watch and learn." The result? "Spider-Man," the game based on the 2002 movie, is pretty great!
    "Spider-Man" is quite fun to play, it's considerably well-designed, it's not afraid to take creative liberties from the film, it's got some clever and witty dialogue, it features a pretty solid soundtrack, and it has a killer performance from Bruce Campbell. All told, "Spider-Man" has a lot going for it that few other superhero games have.
    Even so, it's not perfect. The camera isn't great, the indoor levels aren't nearly as fun as the outdoor levels (don't even get me started on the stealth-based missions), and not being able to touch the ground in outdoor levels just feels so lazy. Also, as one might expect, the game is not very long, and it can be completed in just a few hours.
    Even so, those few hours won't go to waste as the "Spider-Man" movie's video game adaptation is definitely a memorable experience and a perfect example of a legitimately good licensed video game.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  19. diogomendes
    Jul 30, 2015
    7
    I was like... nine years old when I played this game, and I had so much fun with it. Thinking about it now, it reminds me how dated, yet fun it was. If I had the chance to pick it up again, I would but I sold my PS2 console few years ago. Fun game, nothing more.

    7/10.
  20. Blanche
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    One of the first games I've ever played and it was at that point I knew I was hooked into gaming. A great story lifted by good albeit very linear controls made this game very enjoyable. The possibilities in this game was very impressive at the time. The costumes you could unlock, the minigames and don't get me started with the huge amount of cheats in this title allowing you to exploreOne of the first games I've ever played and it was at that point I knew I was hooked into gaming. A great story lifted by good albeit very linear controls made this game very enjoyable. The possibilities in this game was very impressive at the time. The costumes you could unlock, the minigames and don't get me started with the huge amount of cheats in this title allowing you to explore this game in lots of different, fun and exciting ways. Even the scoring system and difficulty intervals to add to that meant that this game had tons of replay value.

    Awesome game. Maybe not quite as good as its superb successor due to little bits and bobs but an awesome game nonetheless. One to play through again in the nearby future!    … Expand
  21. ECB19
    Jun 20, 2022
    4
    good graphics for ps2 and entertaining story. but the gameplay was much worse compared to its predecessor ps1 games. It is playable but every time Spiderman does a combo with a delay. The way the character moves is pathetic, not very agile, clumsy and not at all precise. all this also accompanied by poor camera control.
  22. 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, 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    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.    … Expand
  23. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    6
    Pretty decent game. The moves / web slings look and feel great and each room of enemies takes some real thought before you jump in.
  24. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    This game isn't a bad game at all, the plot is pretty good aside from some below average voice acting, the controls aren't Spider-Man 2 bad but did leave more to be desired. The web swinging is fun because its very simple and easy to get the hang of, combat is very good once again because its simple. Boss fights are fun and challenging. Overall i think Spider-Man The Movie Game for PS2 isThis game isn't a bad game at all, the plot is pretty good aside from some below average voice acting, the controls aren't Spider-Man 2 bad but did leave more to be desired. The web swinging is fun because its very simple and easy to get the hang of, combat is very good once again because its simple. Boss fights are fun and challenging. Overall i think Spider-Man The Movie Game for PS2 is a good game, i would definitely recommend this game to Spider-Man fans.… Expand
  25. Rubiales
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    This was my first Spiderman game and it is so special for me because is my favourite superhero, based on the first movie with many characters and really entertaining.
  26. Eltiko
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    If you want a game that makes you take control of Peter Parker with his classic Sam Raimi suit, look to further. The mechanics are not the best, where games like spider-man 2 and Marvel's Insomniac Spider-Man have way better web-slinging, but they're just something nostalgic and special with this game's web-slinging. Very fun and satisfying game!
  27. Chirritox
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Estuvo entretenido, algo lineal pero estuvo la historia es diferente al la película pero esta buena las referencias de las películas el control es fácil de aprender y algunas misiones son muy desafiantes eso si nos dio algo cringe el final de juego pero es recomendado
  28. fefeko
    Dec 23, 2022
    7
    This game is pretty cool. It has great PS2 graphics, and there is almost always action involved. Some of the story doesn't make sense though.
  29. H-Critic
    Jan 13, 2023
    0
    This game is really bad. Camera, Graphics, Swinging, Fighting and ... are really really bad in this game.
    The next Spider-Man game (2004) is much better in every aspect I mentioned above.
    However Spider-Man 2004 is not a very good game; but at least that's playable and entertaining.
  30. JasonFajardo
    May 5, 2023
    6
    The combat and controls in general are kinda sloppy, as someone else said compared to Spider-Man 2 this game isn't that great.

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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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
  1. 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.
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  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]
  3. 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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