Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

 Wii
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. PGNx Media
    84
    Spider-Man: Web of Shadows plays like an enhanced version of Spider-Man 3 with a pretty cool story backing it up.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    If you don't have an affinity for ol' webhead, the lack of mission variety and control issues are likely to significantly detract from the enjoyment you will have with this title. If you can get past that, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows offers a cinematic experience and a great combat system.

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#100 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#53 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. nindevo
    Sep 21, 2010
    9
    This is the best Spider-Man in the Spider-man games, I'm referring to the controls in Spider-Man's movement, there is no other game where youThis is the best Spider-Man in the Spider-man games, I'm referring to the controls in Spider-Man's movement, there is no other game where you can control Spider-Man with such ease, I mean the running on walls the web zip and the ability to continue fighting in mid-air was done very well, the story and the idea of having Spidey in the black suit at will is a really really good one, it lacks in other aspects such as music, number of fighting moves and overall polishing. You unlock moves and costumes but this could've been done smarter like Shattered Dimensions, it is a game with huge potential and Spidey web slinging looks phenomenal but you can't backtrack through the story, however choosing what path you want to take in the stoy is genius too. I hope they make a sequel or other Spider-Man games with the engine they created this one to add to Spidey's abilities and agility. And keep the symbiote costume.… Full Review »
  2. Folstar
    Aug 17, 2011
    8
    A good game for the Wii. Why such a limited opener? Because the game suffers from a few limitations as well as some harsh comparisons.A good game for the Wii. Why such a limited opener? Because the game suffers from a few limitations as well as some harsh comparisons. Compared to Prototype (which is almost the same game) this is a painfully inferior product. Second, as awesome as this game is (it is) for the Wii, the controls are mind-bogglingly **** in certain respects. I will not go into the details, but I will say that if you want a superior game experience play Prototype (seriously, it is about the same game... but better) and if you are a Spider-Man nerd then check out the xbox, ps3, or PC game. That said- this is still an awesome game if you haven't seen the better version or do not mind some [sometimes] **** controls.… Full Review »
  3. Time
    Sep 12, 2010
    0
    Alright, I never NEVER write a review on meta of a game I haven't played all the way through, but half an hour was literally all I could takeAlright, I never NEVER write a review on meta of a game I haven't played all the way through, but half an hour was literally all I could take of this game. The storyline so far was geeking along pleasantly with glossy cutscenes when suddenly, WHAM! Gameplay, true believers! And boy was it bad. Because I was playing the Wii version, I expected an inferior visual presentation, no surprise there. But what is inexcusable (other developers, take note) is the p1ss-poor control scheme that literally had me incessantly shaking my left fist and positively WANKING THROUGH AN ENTIRE BOSS BATTLE. WTF?!?! As a Nintendo console owner, I realize that many developers think that because the Wii has a unique motion control capability, that this capability must be utilized for every game. Well, let me be the 300 millionth person to debunk this. It's not like this particular game doesn't has a control mapping that could have been implemented optionally for the Classic Controller: the freaking game is on XBOX and PS3! Just make it available in the options menu! The ridiculously bad control scheme kills this entire port and the worst part is IT DIDN'T HAVE TO! But whatever, it's your bull5hit franchise. Meanwhile my perfectly-crafted sleek matte-black under-used and under-appreciated Japanese import Classic Controller will be weighing down my stationery. It's criminal. 0 points total for foot-shooting.… Full Review »
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