Spider-Man is the first 3D game to star the popular web-slinger. It is loosely based on Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Spider-Man Unlimited and features some of the voice cast from each and similar character designs.

Peter Parker is attending a demonstration of the reformed Dr. Otto Octavius's new invention when an imposter Spider-Man steals the device. Spider-Man must work to clear his name and uncover the sinister motives behind the device's theft.

This game features appearances not only by most major Spider-Man characters, but cameos by numerous other characters from the Marvel Universe, such as the Human Torch, Punisher, Daredevil and Captain America.

Spider-Man's webs are greatly emphasized. He can use them both for navigational purposes, like swinging or ziplining, and for offensive and defensive combat, such as tying up a villain, coating his fists with web for extra oomph, or building a protective shield. His web supply is limited though and he must find new cartridges or risk running out. The wall-crawling powers are also prominently features. Spider-Man can cling to any wall or ceiling. This is used for basic environmental navigation and for stealth as there are many sequences where you crawl over the heads of unsuspecting thugs, or drop down and catch them off-guard.

Combat is based around Spider-Man's ability to jump, kick, punch and web. By combining these with direction and in various combinations, Spider-Man is able to throw objects such as furniture, hurl web balls, yank enemies into melee range and follow up with a flurry of hits, among other things. There are a number of boss-battles as well, all of which are puzzle-based.

Missions vary from the fairly common fight-your way-to-the-goal or find-the-key-that-unlocks-the-door types to races to catch some or evade them or just trying to avoid the police.

There are several side goals in addition the main mission including multiple unlockable Spider-Man costumes and numerous hidden comic book covers to find.

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Alternate Titles

"蜘蛛侠" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
"ספיידרמן" -- Hebrew spelling

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Part of the Following Groups

Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	Spider-Man	Dreamcast	$11.00
	Spider-Man	PlayStation	$9.95
	Spider-Man	Nintendo 64
	Spiderman (Jewel Case)	Windows	$0.24
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User Reviews

Enjoyable game, but watch out for bugs!	Windows	Yuno (735)
Decent game ruined by poor design choices and bugs.	Windows	Rekrul (51)
"Spins A Web Any Size, Catches Thieves Just Like Flies..."	Dreamcast	MasterMegid (899)
Do whatever a spider can !	PlayStation	DANIEL HAWKS ! (1841)
Spidey lives!	Windows	Zovni (9429)
Too easy, too short.	Windows	MrSuperGod (58)
Best Spider-man game to date!	PlayStation	James Kirk (159)
A good mix of action and adventure.	PlayStation	Jim Fun (222)

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The Press Says

Power Unlimited	PlayStation	Oct, 2000	9.4 out of 10	94
Armchair Empire, The	Dreamcast	2001	8.1 out of 10	81
Gamesmania	Dreamcast	Jul 04, 2001	80 out of 100	80
All Game Guide	Nintendo 64	1998		80
Gamezilla	Dreamcast	Jun 27, 2001	75 out of 100	75
PSM	PlayStation	Oct, 2000	3.5 out of 5	70
Gamesmania	Windows	Dec 03, 2001	69 out of 100	69
Jeuxvideo.com	Windows	Sep 25, 2001	13 out of 20	65
AppleLinks.Com	Macintosh	Feb 20, 2002		60
PC Games (Germany)	Windows	Oct, 2001	50 out of 100	50