Summary
- Spider-Man games have had mixed success in the past, with some gems and some misses.
- Ultimate Spider-Man and Shattered Dimensions were well-received titles that lived up to the hype.
- Web of Shadows and Marvel’s Spider-Man were all standout games that pleased fans.
Spider-Man games are all the rage right now, but fans still remember a time when the quality of a game featuring this iconic superhero was a flip of the coin. Players had no idea what to expect from these games and tempered their expectations as much as possible.
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However, it was impossible not to be hyped for a Spider-Man game that was marketed effectively to the masses. For the most part, these Spider-Man games did a great job of living up to the hype and ensuring that players would love playing as Spider-Man in his entertaining adventures.
6 Ultimate Spider-Man
After Spider-Man 2’s Success, Fans Were Looking Forward To More Games By Treyarch
Spider-Man 2 on consoles is one of the most popular superhero video games ever made, with the soundtrack that played during pizza deliveries turning into one of the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time. So, it was only natural for fans to be hyped when Treyarch announced they were developing another Spider-Man game.
Ultimate Spider-Man‘s cel-shaded visuals and the ability to control Venom as well as Spidey made it a great title featuring the web-head. Players loved that this game lived up to their expectations, and fans will still get a kick out of playing this title if they ever get their hands on it.
5 Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
A Multi-Dimensional Spider-Man Story That Fans Were Excited For Before It Even Came Out
Shattered Dimensions had a strong marketing campaign behind it, but the pitch pretty much did most of the work. The idea of playing as Spider-Men from other universes sounded great, and fans couldn’t wait to get their hands on this title.
Despite some issues with combat and level design, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is one of the best games in the series, and did the Multiverse storyline way before the Spider-Verse movies became massive hits. More fans of the web-head owe it to themselves to check out this game if they haven’t already.
4 Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows
Despite Some Issues, Spider-Man Fans Loved What This Game Brought To The Table
The idea of swinging around in a massive open-world Spider-Man game with a focus on symbiotes and Venom was bound to generate a ton of intrigue, which is why fans couldn’t wait to get their hands on this title. The story can be a bit wonky, and the animations have clearly not aged that well, but the rest of the package in Web of Shadows is incredible.
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Being able to switch between the Red and Black Suits at will feels great, and the addition of other heroes from the Marvel canon helped ensure that this game would feel epic in scale. The morality system may be antiquated, but it did a decent job of making player choices matter in a game that couldn’t just play it safe instead.
3 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
A Small, Incremental Update To The Original Title That Fans Had High Hopes For
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Violence
With Marvel’s Spider-Man being a massive hit, it’s easy to see why fans expected the world from a new Spider-Man game. So, Insomniac made a smart move and released what was essentially a standalone expansion in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, featuring just a few upgrades that would help introduce Miles Morales as a playable character for the series.
Players loved controlling Miles Morales as he swung through the streets of New York with a ton of exaggerated swagger and beat down foes in style. The addition of his bioelectric abilities, along with invisibility, did just enough to help the gameplay stand out and left fans happy and satiated while Insomniac went to work on developing a proper sequel to the first game.
2 Marvel’s Spider-Man
Exceeded Expectations By Giving Fans One Of The Best Superhero Games Ever Made
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
After a formal announcement of a new Spider-Man game under Sony’s watchful gaze, fans expected the moon and back from Insomniac. The studio had shown a penchant for combining movement and traversal effectively with Sunset Overdrive, which is why players were excited to get their hands on a new Spider-Man game by this developer.
With the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man, fans were treated to what was the best game at the time that featured everyone’s favorite neighborhood wallcrawler. The version of Peter Parker in this game was mature and had a ton of experience under his belt, making him one of the fresher versions of Spider-Man that fans had seen.
1 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
A Sequel With Sky-High Expectations That Still Lived Up To The Hype
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was a sequel that fans had high hopes for, and Insomniac delivered in spades. Being able to control both Miles and Peter was already an immense upgrade, with the expansion of New York, the inclusion of web wings (which turned out to be surprisingly great), and the gameplay improvements across the board ensuring that fans would have a great time with this noticeable upgrade.
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The story may not be as tightly woven as the first game, but this is a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things. For the most part, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is an excellent game that allows both Peter and Miles to shine in their own ways, all while setting up even more Spider-heroes for the inevitable third game in the series.
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