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Rating Reviewed By Scott StringerFrom Missouri Review Date 04/27/2002 Overall Rating  5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Finally, a comic book hero has managed to be transferred over to a videogame in full glory. unlike multiple previous attempts, Spiderman succeeds where others have failed. Rather than make another one of those "look, a popular movie's coming out, let's hurry and rush a videogame out based on the same thing," Treyarch actually took time and effort to make this the great game that it is. They managed to accurately display Spiderman in all his lustor. He looks great as he swings from building to building, in the seemingly neverending New York City; while he performs amazing fighting techniques from his plethora of moves, and while he shoots web balls at various Marvel villains, etc. Also, this videogame went beyond the Movie's shadow- expanding upon it. The Green Goblin will be the only nemesis to SpiderMan in the movie, but in the game you can battle multiple bosses, including Shocker, Vulture, Scorpion, Kraven (Xbox version), and the Green Goblin himself. these villains were also beautifully portrayed. it's so fun to finally step into the costume and battle these foes for yourself!Some people claim that the game is too easy. However, there are multiple difficulty levels and tons of cheats and achievements such as playing through the whole game as The Green Goblin's son, Harry. with the plot altered in these situations, it becomes basically two separate games in one box. So, as one can see, there is much fun to be had. I do have one complaint with the game, though = the camera angles. Unfortunately, it's a minor complaint. At first, the camera angles are a little bothersome, (but only after a lot of first-person Halo or something ;) ), but you gradually begin to get used to the camera angles and eventually you don't even notice them. also, there are several techniques you can use to center the camera as well as changing it from 'Active' to 'Passive.' So there are ways 'around' this problem if for some reason you don't get used to it. Great game, a must-buy.........4.9/5 Sound Terrific!!! the voice-overs are GREAT!! i was happy that the actors in the upcoming movie actually helped out in the game. Toby Maguire and Willem DaFoe, both in the movie, lent their voices to their characters, Spiderman and The Green Goblin, respectively. Also, all the effects such as Spiderman's grunts when he gets hurt, windows breaking, and fire burning are all right on.My only beef with the sound/voice overs in this game is this: Why didn't Kirsten Dunst do Mary Jane's voice in the game? I understand i should dock the game points for this, because it was her personal decision, but i really would've liked to hear her voice in the game!...........4.9/5 Gameplay this is where the game really shines. Spiderman has never looked so good. the player can utilize dozens of classic Spiderman techniques, including loads of cool web tricks, while also making hand-to-hand combat look cool. those tricky camera angles are the only things that would bring the score down a bit..........4.8/5Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Adam ShowalterFrom Orange Park Review Date 04/25/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary The game was an amazing show of artistic computer imagery. Its game play is unequaled to any other game I've played. My opinion is that Spiderman is now probably the best game out for X-Box. The only down fall of the game is that either it was to easy or I'm to good.Sound The sound effects of the game are very elaborating to the personalilty of characters such as Spiderman, who is notoriuos for his commical remarks. This game boasts an outstanding sound track that help set and change the mood of levels and their inhabitors.Gameplay The gameplay of Spiderman is high-grade for the agility and acrobatic manuevers that Spiderman has at his disposal.His movements are well thought through and are not so blocky and rob otic like. His actions are fluent and graceful like that of the character that Spiderman is.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary The style of this game outweighs the substance.The designers and writers directed this game toward the gaming audience by virtue of the numerous quips made by spiderman and his sardonic trainer.Your initial raction is overwhelming as learning to control all of his powers is quite a task at times.Moving about is awkward and sometimes extremely difficult to control.There were occasions where the mobility and agility of the super nimble and slick spider man were actually detrimental,whereby having these powers should be just that,powers bestowed to grant the hero an ease and freedom to overcome physical obstacles. Once you get accustom to the play it is more enjoyable.However, the style is well overplayed but the substance is a bit lacking in the gameplay.The sequences between events and levels are more enjoyable than playing,as I looked forward to the drama onscreen by talented game designers.Being more of a passive Spiderman fan,the venue of a spiderman game is a terrific venture and does make the setting for gameplay quite enticing.One does get the sense that you are entering another world as transported in the role of spiderman.Sound The sound is adequate,the music while in nonplaying modes I suppose is fitting.The actual sound of the webslinging does have a moist or ejaculating sound attatched to it.The score does try and ampliphy the danger and turmoil. The sound is best experienced when felt through the controls,like when shocker sends his waves at you and you not only hear it but feel it through your nerves from the vibrating controls.Gameplay The gameplay is fair overall.Dispensing of petty thugs is tiresome and peculiar,as I do not understand why someone with such abilities has so much trouble in a mere melee.With considerable physical abilities I presume I could easily handle a common brawler with one swift blow.This is not the case.The combos,albeit acrobatic,only work 50% of the time and are not easily executed.One must simply press buttons aimlessly in order to out box villains.The agility of spiderman is haphazard and escaping from certian scenarios is less skill and more luck,as I escaped onslaughts by merely pressing buttons in a blind fury.The camera angles are difficult ,granted spiderman is capable of such awkward movements and can adhere to anything,but you must be precise,and keeping the camera angles straight so that you can simply walk or run through tight spots is hard at times.The web powers against attackers is useless,I dont understand how his webbing can be both superstrong and durable yet a bound common thug can become unfettered in a matter of one second. I do give the designers credit as the gestures and movement in terms of animation is well done.Im sure the criticisms will dissipate after more experienced gameplay. I must say that overall the handling of movement through space is tackled with care.Because of Spidermans super slick and speedy movements,it does create problems with camera angles as one must delay your courde of action because he can move and sling about in such a quick fashion,that you can not determine exactly where you are at a given time.The camera angle is limited to where you are,and you do not have peripheral vision,making you feel claustriphobic at times.However,all in all, gameplay is exciting and because the action is focused on an arachnoid/human the designers can only do so much to make the game easily played.For the more advanced the gamers can render time and space as a playable setting the more frenzied the camera angles will get.I must say,and I may come across as contradictory,that it is an enjoyable game on many fronts.Spiderman can move about in such a uniquely odd fashion that no hero or gaming character can move quite like him. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Spider man is one damn cool game. Sure it has its camera problems like most other games of its type, but that doesnt take away from the fact that spider man is a fun, challenging, excellently made game. Ive only rented this game and have played it like 6 hours, but still this game is a pleasure to playSound The coolest part about the sound is on the cut scenes there is the narraration.Gameplay Spiderman does what ever a spider can. He can do about anything. If you have ever played the the gex, you get a feeling for what its like when spiderman does his wall crawling. But whats even cooler is all the other stuff he can do to. He has a whole array of different fighting moves different combos you would pull off in a game like soul calibur(not as complex though). But pretty much every button is used for something on the controller. I have only played the game about 6 hours, but i can say that this is a game worthy of buying not just because it is a great game, but becuase its spiderman. Lets face it spiderman is like one of the coolest superheros. And spider man looks good in this game...Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By john nesbethFrom victoria B.C. Review Date 04/21/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary I really enjoyed this game it has a lot of great features like cheats for invinsibility and infinite webbing etc. There is a training mode which teaches you the basic and advanced moves you can learn. also I adore the fact that they made the guy who talks to you in training so funny because he makes fun of you every time you make a mistake. There are level teleportations a few minigames and many villains to fight. Also there are 30 different combos and lots of extras. Like wall crawling and arial attacks, when web swinging. Great sound, great graphics.But I do recommend you rent it first. Sound sound is great.Gameplay Gameplay is great. there are tons of objectives to do over 8 villains lots of combo attacks you can go anywhere in the city. and if you beat the game to fast just set the difficulty to advanced.the bosses are hard to beat especually the goblin because you fight him outside and you have to web sling and hop on his hover craft and beet him up it's just so much challenging than the first few games. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I've been reading Marvel comics for years and eagerly anticipated an accurate video game portrayal on the XBOX. Unfortunately, Spiderman:The Movie is a mix bag. If you separate everything you know about the real Spiderman and his abilities from this game, then you can enjoy the video game. But as I played the game it was depressing to have to brawl with thugs, Spidey should be able to dispatch thugs with ease. Spidey can pick up a car in the game, but has to brawl with thugs to overcome them. Also, jumping and evasive action is so wild and imprecise you absorb a lot of damage from gunfire. This shouldn't be the case. Spidey webs up his enemies and they break free in seconds, this should be the case with the Scorpion, but not thugs. Webbing is almost useless at times when fighting. You can't pick up enemies, or grab them etc. And combos fighting removes, precise fighting. So you can't punch, block, or kick the way you would like, you have to do a combo and hope it comes out right. When I play this game as Spiderman, I feel as though Spidey's powers reduce his effectiveness and I feel tied up, not the enemies. Don't get me wrong, the game is not hard, its actually quite easy, however fighting is just an erractic, button mashing excercise.The reason why the game is easy, is because the computer AI is non-existent. Once you figure out the routine of characters like the Scorpion, you can defeat him in less than a minute. And it seems kinda odd, you would have more problems with thugs than the Scorpion. Finally, Web-swinging and fighting is also simplified. Basically you swing, release the swing and punch or kick at your enemy as you fly by, or you may shoot a web shot at them. Sometime you can land on their back and punch them, though this is rare. I can't say don't buy this game, because it does some things well and the characters like Shocker, Spidey, and Scorpion are beautifully done, but don't expect a quality gaming experience or a challenge. I mowed through a good number of levels in short time. This game deserves to be rented without a doubt, but buying this game is a stretch. Sound The sound is good. DolbyDigital5.1 is employed, however not impressive in this game. With Spidey swinging through the air and enemies coming from every direction, there was ample opportunity for the developers to employ directional dolby digital, but this seems to have not been stressed. The voice acting is done by the actors from the movies, and while some have complained about Toby's "lackluster" approach, I think his voice-acting is right on par with the verbiage Peter Parker uses in the mags. The Vulture's dialogue is particularly sharp and witty. Music is not bad, not good either, it doesn't get in the way.Gameplay Gameplay is, unfortunately the weakest part of this game. Spidey moves very well, walking, running, web-swinging. Spidey fights awfully. His web-attacks are almost useless. Thugs and enemies break-free in seconds, the Scorpion is all but immune to Spideys webbing. This is all very inconsistent with Spidey heritage. The webbing, was a big issue for me. Kicking and Punching is a button mashing excercise. There seems to be no correlation between the users input and spidey's actions on the screen. Why? Because fighting is tied to combo moves. If you like combos, you will like this game. To me, this is awful. Press a certain button combo and spidey does a move. Its very imprecise and makes fighting enemies a wild experience, rather than a precise accurate attack. Spidey can stick to walls and this is done very well. Again, moving Spidey around is cool, fighting is not. Jumping and attacking is also haphazard and limited. Another thing is Spideys strength. You can pick up cars, for example, but it takes several punches to down a thug. Spidey's punches do no damage alone to the likes of Scorpion, but if you do a tackle combo move, you can beat Scorpion in less than a minute. So, gameplay is a mixed bag, moving spidey around is a pleasure, fighting is a wild unbalanced ride, that doesn't synch at all to the Marvel Spidey.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary This is an awesome game that I would recommend to anyone, it has very sleek and smooth graphics, the sound is above average, There is a huge amount of replay value to this game and all kinds of stuff that you can go back and do. Spiderman has a lot more fighting moves this time around, and has an good learning curve(about half an hour you will have the controlls down). I am not even that big of a spidey fan and I absolutley love this game. So go out and get a copy already...Also if you have all 3 next gen. consoles, the xbox version is definately the best considering that it has one extra villain, two extra levels, and this version is the smoothest and prettiest of the other two consoles.Sound The sound is also pretty good, the music on some of the levels can get a bit annoying at times, but not nearly as bad as some other games. The voices are above average and lot better done than the original game(less cheasy).All in all though the sound effects good, the explosions, gunshots, etc.all sound great.Gameplay The controls in this game are amazing, You have a very large number of combos(they are unlocked as you progress in the game)that allow you to do things from webslinging to uppercuts, roundhouses, Throws, and you even get an ability where you can use swing your foes around in a circle and have them knock out other foes. The only slight problem that the game has at first is the camera, but after about 15 minutes into the game you will have it mastered. It is not nearly as bad as people say that it is.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Everything is cool about this game, even the game cover looks cool! I was thinking of getting the cheaper PC version, but after realizing that I had to support my Xbox and that great DD 5.1 option. Well, I got the game and it is as great as I expected. The camera is not as bad as they say, and the gameplay is top notch. This game is flying off the shelves for all consoles, but it's the Xbox version that is the best, with extras to boot.The 2 extra levels really benefit the Xbox fans. That and with the better graphics and sound, you get the whole $50 worth!!! I can't recommend this game enough. Definitely a breath of fresh air. Check this one out. Sound Sound is average, but the voices in the game are nice. Bruce Campell has a lot of personality and is very undderrated. Toby McGuire (Spiderman) is ok, but sounds a bit uninspired, if not overpaid.Gameplay Similar to the previous PSX Spiderman games. The fighting combos seem alot deeper now and there are some extra buttons to learn. This time you can also fight in the air, which really adds a lot to the game. The outside environments are beautiful as well as the buildings, while the insides are alright. I think it is really cool playing Peter Parker and later wearing Spiderman's first suit.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I too have heard about all the supposed "bad camera", and difficult aiming while doing attacks etc..., yeah yeah...., all i have to say is that you better believe me, THIS GAME IS GOOD, OK?!, this game is worth every single peny, and has everythig going for it. So you better buy it. That's all i got to say.Sound The sound may sometimes be a little "low quality", if you want to put it like that, but i tell you the truth, as many of these other reviews, you can see that if there are any problems with the sound, anybody will tell you that the only thing that will happen is that after you play it for a while you wont even notice it. That's all, the last word, this game is really, really, good, awesome game, buy it.Gameplay Yeah, yeah, there can be some moments of some kind of frustration, but it is minimal, and after you play it for a while youll get used to it perfectly, it has one of the most awesome gameplay forms ever. So it IS good. And after awhile you wont even notice the very small problemsWould you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By THE MIGHTY THORFrom asgard Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary OK OK!!! I have heard all the complaints about the camera and with those complaints comes the bad scores. All I have to say is that the camera is not that bad. If you have played the ps one version of the first spider-man you will know what I mean. The camera in this version is way advanced from the ps one games. Also you can straighten it out with a press of a button. Yes it does take some practice but after a hour or two you will be a pro at the game. Now that I am done with that lets get to the gameplay.Sound This is the only part that doesn't really shine. The voice acting is good because it has Toby Mcguire of the spider-man movie doing the voice of spider-man. The music is necassary but can get annoying.Gameplay The gameplay is great. As I said before the camera can be tricky at times but not enough to frustrate. The outside levels are fantastic and one of the funnest of any game I have played. you can websling for long distances and fight in mid air. AWESOME!! this is what a real spider-man game should be like. Also when you are fighting crooks and thugs you can use many different types of attacks. You can also use stealth on the thugs. The best thing of all though is the extras that come with the Xbox version. You get 2 new levels and it includes the almighty and one of the most famous spider-man villians, Kraven the Hunter. No other version of Spider-man on any console has these extras. Since Spider-man was not planned for the xbox at first, I think it was Activisions way of apologizing the fans and adding something a little extra. So just that makes the xbox version the ultimate version of the game.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Joe HowardFrom Kentucky Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Well being an owner of both Xbox and playstation 2 i waited anxiously for it to arrive at a local store. Well they only got the PS2 version which i bought because i am impatient, the next day the xbox version came in and i sold my PS2 version to him and went out and got the Xbox version. Now the PS2 controller seems much more adapted for this game but the Xbox is fine it just takes a little more practice. Also the xbox graphics are obviously head and shoulders above the PS2 version. Ive read of complaints of the camera. It can be tricky at times but you have a compass and height meter and as long as you use those then you will be fine and not lost. One little tip, if you height meter is even with your target and you are following your compass only to have it shift directions all of sudden then the target is below you. A very enjoyable game that follows the storyline of the movie i am very pleased with it and both versions are great. The lockon feature made popular by ZELDA is present and very useful to lock onto enemies. Like i said the learning curve will take you just a little while due to the xbox buttons being close and in all the chaos you might miss hit a kick button or punch button but after awhile it becomes second nature. go get this game if you are a spiderman fan.Sound Fits the game wellGameplay Controls are good and responsive with the camera being a little tricky at times, you press down on the second analog stick to re center your view. but once you get used to the xbox controller then you will have no problem.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By JASON L HFrom ST. Petersburg FL Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating  4 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Exceptional graphics challenging levels very cool boss fights. This game could have been an overall masterpiece. Its to bad the camera couldn't live up to the rest of the game-programers beautiful detailed work.Regardless, spiderman is fun to play and a must have for xbox and playstation 2 owners.Sound The sound in this game is very cool. The goblin voice is done by Willem Dafoe who plays the green goblin in the movie spiderman.Using the actual actors from the movies is a unique gaming experience for us all.Hats off to Woodholly Studios.Gameplay Gameplay is the most important ingrediant in any videogame. There are plenty of great games in the past which had exceptional gameplay without exceptional graphics. Spiderman for the xbox is just the opposite. Although, saving signs from falling onto inocent by-standers can be alot of fun, its veryhard to do when your camera refuses to follow your characters movements.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Matthew JaroszewskiFrom New York Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Spider-Man has got to be one of the coolest games out now. What's best is that it is out on all 3 major systems plus gameboy advance. Between all 3 versions the X-box version has got to be the best. Its graphics are pumped, storyline is same for all systems but get this, 2 exclusive levels for the X-box version. What more could one ask for?Sound Sound is great. They used actually voice samples from the movie and used it to add realism to the game.Gameplay Gameplay has two different styles. Classic or enhanced. A huge plus for those who are picky about the controls. Besides that the game comes with a training level to help you get used to the seemingly simple controls.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By ROBERTO MENAFrom San Jose CA USA Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Spider-Man: The Movie game is nutty!---in a good way!Sound The sound is a small complaint I have. Becuase any game's music gets repetive and annoying very fast, I usually turn off the game's music volume and just play with fx and ambient sounds turned on only. With Spider-Man it almsot seems that his world is in a air-less vacume becuase most of the time; indoors, you don't hear a lot of ambient noise--wich breaks the spell of enchantment.Gameplay Webswinging has never been so fun or seemed so realistic! New York looks great and the frame rate is even smoother at a constant 60fps. Though my biggest complaint is the camera movement--annoying and distracting. That is one big reason why I don't like 3rd Person Shooters and prefer First Person Shooters. But overall it is a great improvement from the previous Spider-Man game from Playstation One, especially the zip-line function, which is easier to aim and less akward to pull off.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Over rated. this game is just like the previous installments. way to hyped with nothing there. I know some will think the opposite but that is cause they are fans of either spiderman or the series, which i dont care for. I felt like i was robbed in the first game. the game was way too short i beat it in less then one day. i skipped over the 2nd and got burned on this one. the only reason i got it was cause of my favorite villian of all time the green goblin was in it. i just brought the game back and still have yet to see anyone pass the spiderman on the genesis.Sound decent. sound doesnt make a game or hurt it but it can make it a little better.Gameplay punch, kick, jump combos. sure the combos are cool but after an hour it gets boring and you wish you had a gun or sword to fight with and just hack people. it is better then the other ones on the ps but in my view they sucked.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By NeoJediFrom Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Can I just say one word.....sweet. Everything about this game screams quality, from the wickedly designed cover art of the box, to the remarkable looking cut scenes. I loved it, great fun.Sound The sound, just like every other xbox game is in Dolby Digital and it does sound really great. I play my games on a Sony 53" TV with a $3000 Harmon Kardon Amplifier, Paradigm Speakers and Spidey uses everything. The game has really great sound separation. When a guy is coming up from behind it sounds really cool. The music is great, I am not sure if it Danny Elfmans soundtrack from the movie but it has a very super hero feel to it. Overall very impressive.Gameplay The gameplay is great. The advanced control scheme is a nice refresher from the old controls. It allows for a lot of specific controls. It does take a while to figure them all out but once you do...man its great to control Spidey flying through New York. The xbox controller seems a little big at the beginning as all the buttons seem a little too far apart, but just like the controls you will finally figure everything out. The training mode is great, having Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness) talk you through the game is really cool, and it does help you out a lot later in the game.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.
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