Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
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  1. HellBored
    48
    Web of Shadows unfortunately, while sporting some inventive features, has nothing else to detach it from its earlier predecessors and the fast paced combat and the nimble webslinging are just not enough to carry the game.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    40
    Half-arsed superhero rubbish. [Christmas 2008, p.119]
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Awards & Rankings

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#88 Best PS3 Game of 2008
38
#38 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
36
#36 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 124
  3. Negative: 9 out of 124
  1. FRG2000
    Nov 24, 2013
    5
    While being innovative,lacks variaety and has tons of glitches and bugs,is not fun and you will be tired of pressing the botton.

    -GOOD-    While being innovative,lacks variaety and has tons of glitches and bugs,is not fun and you will be tired of pressing the botton.

    -GOOD-
    -Take paths.
    -Lots of combos....

    BAD
    -Which are useless.
    -Repetitive
    -Bugs and glitches
    -Dull story and camera    … Full Review »
  2. Malevolent
    May 30, 2013
    10
    Like Spider-Man himself, this game was absolutely amazing. The combat was fluid and web swinging was almost perfect (it stuck to the sky mostLike Spider-Man himself, this game was absolutely amazing. The combat was fluid and web swinging was almost perfect (it stuck to the sky most of the time). Venom was awesome and I enjoyed fighting him seeing as he is my favorite Spidey villain. I love switching between the red and black suit whenever I want. If only Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus were in this game.… Full Review »
  3. SpiderPlayer
    Jun 19, 2015
    7
    The game even that is fun, the graphics are nothing else, the choice of good or bad way is a positive point of the game, but he's a littleThe game even that is fun, the graphics are nothing else, the choice of good or bad way is a positive point of the game, but he's a little repetitive, and the story is not as engaging… Full Review »
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