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The Amazing Spider-Man

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 • 2012

Should you play it?

The Amazing Spider-Man is an action-adventure video game released in 2012, developed by Beenox and published by Activision. The game serves as a tie-in to the 2012 film of the same name, though it features its original storyline that continues after the movie's events. Players control Spider-Man as he swings through an open-world version of New York City, battling criminals and iconic villains like the Lizard and Rhino while facing Oscorp's mutated creatures. The game focuses on Spider-Man's web-slinging, combat, and exploration abilities. It has a mix of main missions and side activities. The gameplay includes stealth, brawler-style combat, and environmental puzzles.

What works

  • Exhilarating web-swinging mechanics
  • Open-world manhattan to explore
  • Fun superhero fantasy experience
  • Comic book collectibles unlockables
  • Accessible combat system

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive side missions and combat
  • Simplified and shallow gameplay depth
  • Technical issues like frame drops and glitches
  • Lifeless city environment
  • Uninspired story and weak villains

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Last update: 13/09/2026