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Numerous video games featuring the popularMarvel ComicssuperheroSpider-Manhave been officially released. To date, Spider-Man has appeared on over fifteen gaming platforms, includingappson mobile phones.
Overview
edit1980s
editTheMarvel ComicssuperheroSpider-Manwas created byStan LeeandSteve Ditkoand first appeared inAmazing Fantasy#15 (August 1962).
By the late 1970s, Spider-Man had become a successfulfranchise.At this time the fictional character had already featured in theanimated seriesSpider-Man,a segment on thechildren's television seriesThe Electric Company(calledSpidey Super Stories), and thelive actionprime timeseriesThe Amazing Spider-Man.As a result of the success, Marvel Comics licensed the character into a stream of electronic games.
Spider-Manwas quickly growing in popularity because of his simplistic Spider-Style costume, he was also the favorite character ofStan Leeand soon he was one of the most loved Marvel fictional characters.
Atari 2600 (1982)
editIn 1982,Parker Brotherspublished a game for theAtari 2600(and its clone system, theSears Video Arcade) titledSpider-Man.The action game involves climbing a skyscraper, capturing criminals[1]and defusing bombs set by theGreen Goblin.It supports two players.
The game is similar to the 1980arcade video gameCrazy Climber.It is a variation on its gameplay format, with added web shooting and swinging abilities.[2]
Questprobe (1984)
editIn 1984,Scott Adamsreleased the second in theQuestprobeseries of text adventure games. The second in the series was titledQuestprobe: Spider-Man,and involved Spider-Man hunting for a series of gems at the behest of a mysterious character named the "Chief Examiner". The game was ported to theCommodore 64,[3]Commodore 16,[4]Atari 8-bit computers,[5]ZX Spectrum,[6]IBM PC,Amstrad CPC,and theApple II.This was a first-person-perspective graphical adventure game, with commands entered textually.
The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge! & The Revenge of Shinobi (1989)
editIn 1989,The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!was released for MS-DOS,Amiga,Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64.[7]The game was written byParagon Software Corporation,and published byMedallist(a subsidiary ofMicroProse). The story of the game is told in a series of comic panels, with the game play similar to that ofStreet Fighter:The player, as eitherCaptain Americaor Spider-Man, battles villains one-on-one until facingDoctor Doom.
In December 1989,The Revenge of Shinobiwas released on theMega Drive/Genesis.The game's boss battles feature comic book characters including Spider-Man and Batman, as well as famous movie characters, including Terminator and Godzilla, and even Rambo as normal-stage enemy. Initially, Spider-Man was included without consent from Marvel, but another version was released, this time with the copyright message shown in the beginning of the game, giving credit to Marvel, and editing the looks of Batman, Rambo and Godzilla, so avoiding a possible lawsuit; aSega CDversion was released, being derived from the altered version.
1990s
editIn the 1990s, comics enjoyed a boom, and the early 1990s saw a myriad ofvideo gamesbased on high-profile comic story lines and the 1994Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
Home computers
editThe Amazing Spider-Manwas the first game of the decade released, a puzzle oriented action game developed byOxford Digital Enterprisesand released in 1990 for the Amiga and ported to MS-DOS, Commodore 64, andAtari ST.The title was published byParagon Software Corporationand features over 250 screens.[8]
Game Boy
editThe Amazing Spider-Man,developed byRarewareand released in 1990 was the first in a trilogy for the newly introducedGame Boy.The game was published byLJN(a subsidiary ofAcclaim), the first of a series of games published based on licensed Marvel characters. The game play involves running acrossNew Yorkchasing supervillains to locateMary Jane Watson.[9]
The Amazing Spider-Man 2was developed byBits Studiosand released in 1992. The game is a side-scrollingbeat-'em up.Spider-Man attempts to clear his name after he is accused of a crime committed by theHobgoblin.
Spider-Man 3: Invasion of the Spider-Slayers,the third in the series, was released in 1993 byBits Studios.
The Punisher: The Ultimate Payback!byAustraliancompanyBeam Softwarewas released in 1991 for the Game Boy. The game is much likeOperation Wolf,with the Punisher shooting villains while protecting the innocent. Spider-Man appears between the action to offer advice on how to beat upcoming levels and swings in to rescue hostages once their captors have been shot.
Games for the Sega family of consoles
editThe Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin,developed and published bySegaand released in 1990, was the first game featuringSpider-ManonSegaconsoles. The game premiered on theMaster SystemandGenesisin 1991, followed by theGame Gearin 1992, and to theSega CDin 1993. Fundamentally, the game is the same on each platform with each iteration including new levels, enhanced graphics and a few incremental improvements to the game play. The story involves Spider-Man trying to collect six keys from six villains to defuse a bomb in New York planted by theKingpin.Spider-Man has a finite supply of web fluid and the only way to replenish is to take photos, most profitably of the supervillains, to sell to theDaily Bugle.
Spider-Man: The Video Gamewas released in 1991 for coin-operatedarcades.Developed bySegaonSega System 32hardware, the game is a four-player, platform beat-'em-up similar toData East'sCaptain America and the Avengersreleased the same year. The player plays as Spider-Man,Black Cat,Namor the Sub-Mariner,orHawkeye,with the game divided into four acts.
Nintendo Entertainment System
editSpider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six,developed byB.I.T.S.and released in 1992 for theNintendo Entertainment System,is the first game featuring Spider-Man on the NES. It is an action platform game that involves Spider-Man swinging across various levels to defeat each one of the Sinister Six; Electro,Sandman,Mysterio,Hobgoblin,Vultureand Doctor Octopus. Ports to theMaster SystemandGame Gearfollowed in 1993.
Genesis and Super NES
editSpider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge,the first Spider-Man cross platform game, was released on theSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemandSega Genesis.It was first developed for theSuper NESin 1992 bySoftware Creations(who went on to produce several games for Marvel) and published byLJN.The game was later ported to theGenesisin 1993. The game involves rescuing four of themutantsuperheroX-Men(Wolverine,Cyclops,Storm,Gambit) from anassassinnamedArcade.The player must navigate Spider-Man in search of the captured heroes (who join Spider-Man when found), fighting a variety of super villains. Software Creations later adapted the game to the Game Boy in 1993 and to Game Gear in 1994.
Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage,released on Super NES and Genesis in 1994, was the first one of two major Marvel comic book storyline adaptations bySoftware Creations.Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxietyreleased in 1995 for Super NES, Genesis and PC was the sequel. Both games are side scrolling beat-'em up action games where the player controls either Spider-Man or Venom, fighting various villains from the comic book plotlines.
Spider-Manfrom 1995, was developed by Western Technologies and published by Acclaim on the Genesis, and byLJNon the Super NES. It marked the beginning of a range of software incorporating elements from theSpider-Mancartoon. The game is a side scrolling action platformer. The Super NES game features six levels, five bosses, and fourteen sub-bosses. The Genesis game features five levels, five bosses, and thirteen sub-bosses. The game also features the Fantastic Four.
Super Famicom
editThe Amazing Spider-Man: Lethal Foeswas released in 1995 for the Super Famicom exclusively in Japan, very loosely based on the mini-seriesThe Lethal Foes of Spider-Man.
Tiger's LCD games
editOver the yearsTiger Electronicsreleased several handheldLCDSpider-Man games.[10]
Spider-Man Cartoon Maker
editSpider-Man Cartoon Maker,released in 1995 byKnowledge Adventure,is a software package that allowed the user to create films by utilizing an archive of backdrops, animations and props from theSpider-Mananimated series. The game featured the voice ofChristopher Daniel Barnes,who played Spider-Man in the series.
Marvel CD-ROM Comics featuring Spider-Man
editThat same year Marvel attempted to release classic comic books ontoCD-ROM.Only four were ever produced, based on Spider-Man, the X-Men,Iron Manand theFantastic Four.The Spider-Man one titled,Marvel CD-ROM Comics featuring Spider-Manincluded animation from the series, trivia games, and four complete issues of the comic narrated byChristopher Daniel Barnes.
Capcom's arcade fighting games
editMarvel Super Heroesfor theCPS IIarcade hardware was a result of the success of Capcom'sfighting gameX-Men: Children of the Atom.It was developed by Capcom, released in 1995, ported toSega Saturn,PlayStationandMS-DOSand features Spider-Man as a playable character.
Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems,an unrelated action game, was released for theSNESin1996.The game involves utilizing each of the Marvel superheroes through each of their levels to collect one of the Gems needed to complete the game. The SNES features Iron Man,Captain America,Hulk,Wolverine,and Spider-Man.
AfterChildren of the AtomandMarvel Super Heroes,a partnership between Marvel and Capcom began, combining the two universes into theMarvel vs. Capcomfighting game series.Spider-Man would appear as a playable character in several titles:
- Marvel Super Heroes(1995) (voiced by Patrick Chilvers)[11]
- Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter(1997)
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes(1998)
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes(2000)
Venom also appears as a playable character in the latter two games. Spider-Man later returns inMarvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.
This version of Spider-Man was seemingly killed by Morlun during the events ofSpider-Verse.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Web of Fire
editSpider-Man: Web of Firewas developed byBlueSky SoftwareandZonoin 1996 and published by Sega for theSega 32X,as one of the final titles for the add-on. The game is a platform action game similar to the previous Sega title,Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin.This time Spider-Man teams up withDaredevilto prevent the invading forces ofHYDRAfrom taking over New York City. The game is broken into six levels with bosses such as the Eel, Tangle, and the Super-Adaptoid.
Spider-Man: The Sinister Six
editSpider-Man: The Sinister Six,developed byBrooklyn Multimediawas anadventure gamefor the PC. The game was released in 1996 and published byByron Preiss Multimedia.The game allowed the user to choose the path the narrative would take, interact with characters as Peter Parker, collect items, and confront various puzzles, boss battles, and mini games. In the game, Spider-Man is voiced by Buster Maxwell.[11]
Marvel Creativity Center
editMarvel Creativity Center,released in 1997 for bothPCandApple MacbyCloud 9 Interactive,teaches the user how to create comics, the 'Marvel Way' with Stan Lee and Spider-Man acting as guides. The "story" involves Marvel studios being infiltrated by a mystery villain who has broken contact with all the regular Marvel artists and writers, leaving it up to the user to plot, script, illustrate and letter a comic.
2000s
editThroughout the late 1990s, Marvel Comics suffered an industry slump with Marvel filing forbankruptcy,which explains the lack ofSpider-Mangames towards the end of the late 1990s. However, by 2000, Marvel was profitable again and was gearing up to drop theComics Code Authorityand established its own rating system. They began seriously licensing its characters for major feature film adaptations (with the commercially successfulX-Menfilmpremiering on July 14, 2000). By the late 2000s, new Spider-Man games were in the works, being published byActivision,until January 2, 2014, when the license expired.[12]
Early PlayStation and Game Boy Color games
editAs a symbolic gesture of Marvel's return the development of two separateSpider-Mantitles forPlayStationandGame Boy Colorwere announced.Neversoft's PlayStation iteration was highly successful. Enhanced versions were ported by other developers to theNintendo 64in 2000 and PC CD-ROM and theDreamcastin 2001. Asequel,Spider-Man 2: Enter Electrowas released in 2001 for the PlayStation and developed byVicarious Visions.In those two games, Spider-Man was voiced byRino Romano.[11]
A sequel to the Game Boy Color version,Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Sixwas also released in 2001 and was developed byTorus Games.
The PlayStation Spider-Man utilized the same engine asTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2(released September 2000) which was also developed by Neversoft. As aneaster egg,developerNeversoft Entertainmentincluded the ability to play asSpider-Manif the player achieved a high level of success in 'career mode'.
A standalone sequel to the first two games,Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace,was released once again in 2001 and also developed by Vicarious Visions.
In September 2001,Spider-Manmade a small cameo appearance as one of the fighters in the fighting game byParadox Development,X-Men: Mutant Academy 2for PlayStation.
InX2: Wolverine's Revenge,there was a deleted scene where Wolverine has his encounter with Spider-Man (again voiced by an uncreditedRino Romano) in a ruined town. When Wolverine states that Spider-Man is off his home turf, Spider-Man states that he heard about the big bust-out at the Void and rode on the Charter Bus to the ruined town with the other superheroes that can't fly or teleport. When Spider-Man asks Wolverine if he needs help fighting Magneto, Wolverine tells him to deal with the chaos in town until Damage Control arrives.
Film adaptation series (2002–2007)
editSpider-Man: The Movie,Spider-Man 2andSpider-Man 3
editAs the live actionSpider-Manmovie was released in 2002, a game developed byTreyarchtitled,Spider-Man: The Moviewas developed for PC,PlayStation 2,Xbox,andGameCubewith a separate title developed byDigital Eclipse Softwarefor Game Boy Advance. The game play was similar to that of Neversoft's previous Spider-Man game, except it featured for the first time aerial combat, and to an extent allowed the user to 'web sling' over New York openly, although not being able to land on the ground below. The game sported thevoiceof the actors from the film, includingTobey Maguire,Willem Dafoe,andBruce Campbell.Josh KeatonvoicesHarry Osborn,who is playable in his own bonus storyline, where he dons his father'sGreen Goblingear after his death and investigates a conspiracy involvingOscorp.
After the critical success of both the first Spider-Man film and the video game releases, Marvel ordered a wider selection of titles to coincide with the release ofSpider-Man 2.The flagship titles being Treyarch'sSpider-Man 2: The Gamefor PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube, which extended the open environment concept started by their previous title. Unlike the previous generation of games based on the film, Treyarch's game was not released for the PC, and in its stead was an original game developed byFizz Factor.The reasons for this remain unclear, and Fizz Factors game did not include the open environment game play as seen in Treyarch's game and appeared to be targeted towards a younger audience, despite the game being marketed the same as the console release. Later, in 2005, another version ofSpider-Man 2,this time for Sony's new handheld, thePlayStation Portable;which debuted in the first quarter of the year along with the system, was released. The PSP version of Spider-Man 2 was the first action game for the PSP. This version includes an exclusive character, Vulture. The PlayStation, Xbox and GameCube version got high critical acclaim and is often the basis for comparison for other Spider-Man video games.
In 2007Spider-Man 3was released forPlayStation 3,Xbox 360,Wii,Microsoft Windows,PlayStation 2,PSP,andNintendo DS,based on thefilm of the same name.It's very similar to its predecessor in terms of gameplay, and loosely follows the plot of the film, while featuring new secondary storylines with characters not seen in the film. The game introduces thesymbioteblack suit, which enhances Spider-Man's powers, and the next-gen version also features the New Goblin as a playable character in the final mission of the game; he was later added asDLCfor the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. The next-gen version of the game was developed byTreyarch,the other console version was developed byVicarious Visions,and the PC version byBeenox.Xbox and GameCube versions were planned, but cancelled due to low sales for Xbox and limited resources for GameCube. In 2007, twoSpider-Man 3games were released for mobile devices, developed byJavagroundUSA and produced bySony Online Entertainment.Spider-Man 3 Actionwas released early in the year, followed bySpider-Man 3 Puzzlea few months later.
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
editSpider-Man: Friend or Foewas released on October 2, 2007, for Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, PSP and Nintendo DS whereJames Arnold Taylorreprised his role of Spider-Man.[11]The game borrows inspiration from theSpider-Manfilm trilogy in terms of character designs, and also features characters from outside the films. It is a linearbeat 'em upgame, where Spider-Man teams up with various villains and heroes to stop a symbiote invasion orchestrated byMysterio.The game can be played by two players, with one controlling Spider-Man and the other one of his allies.
Cast and characters
editSony Pictures Mobile games
editSony Pictures Mobilereleased a Spider-Man game forwireless phonein 2003. The game was such a success that a number of titles were planned to be released alongside theSpider-Man 2film. Some titles were delayed and are slowly being released. Current titles include;Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock(May 2004) (a multi-level action-adventure game where Spider-Man battles Doc Ock),Spider-Man 2 Pinball(May 2004) (virtual pinball game, themed with Spider-Man & Doc Ock characters),Spider-Man 2 3D: NY Subway(April 2005) (the player acts as Spider-Man as he leaps, swings and soars through the city, defeating thugs and ultimately facing off with Doc Ock. The 3D games feature superior graphics and sound and showcase the advanced capabilities of new mobile handsets) andSpider-Man 2 Text Messaging Games(players must show their knowledge of Spider-Man trivia and navigate through a mission-based text game). Other hand handheld versions developed appeared on theNintendo DSandGame Boy AdvancebyVicarious VisionsandN-GagebyBackbone Entertainment.
JakksTVGames
editIn November 2004, in time for Christmas JakksTVGames released an all inclusive controller that includes an ATV input jack, to operate as a console plugged straight into a TV. It was titledSpider-Man Controller with 5 TV Games,and as the name suggests includes five original video games each with a different goal;Streets of the City,Spider Training,Venom's Vindication,Escape from the Sewers,andVulture's Venture.
Micro Games of America
editAdditionally,Micro Games of Americatowards the end of 2004 released a portableLCDgame, titledSpider-Man 2.Sony Pictures has also released, their own LCD game, titledSpider-Man 2 Hand Held Gameand a virtual reality head set portable game titled,Spider-Man 2 VR 3D.
Spider-Man & Friends
editAs 2005 began, Activision releasedSpider-Man & Friendsfor PC. It was developed by their internal company,Activision Valueand targeted towards young children. It featured action game based gameplay with various puzzles used as a learning tool. In March, Activision Value released their second title based on the Spider-Man franchise,Spider-Man Print Studio.The software allows the user to print variouscalendars,posters,bookmarks,flyers,door hangers, and masks from a library of pre-existing Spider-Man themed art, with Spider-Man as a guide to show the user the software. This game also appeared on the Vtech, V.Smile educational console.
Ultimate Spider-Man
editTheUltimate Marveliteration of Spider-Man is featured inUltimate Spider-Man,voiced bySean Marquette.[11]Based on theUltimate Spider-Mancomics, it was released on September 22, 2005, for the GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PC, Mobile Phones, and Game Boy Advance. Both Spider-Man and Venom are available as playable characters, each with their own storylines that cross over on multiple occasions. The game also introduces the new Comic Inking Animation technology,cel shadingthat makes the entire game appear as if it were a living comic-book. The writing and art design for Ultimate Spider-Man were done by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, respectively, who both have worked on the comic book series of the same name since it was launched. The game's storyline also supposedly fits into the Ultimate Spider-Man comics, with issues 86 - 88 depicting the aftermath of the game's events. However, the issues did not entirely fit in with the game's story, and in fact had several continuity errors with the game (E.g.Silver Sablenot knowing who Spider-Man is, despite encountering him multiple times in the game and even learning his secret identity).
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
editAlso in September 2005,Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfectswas released, which includes both Spider-Man (voiced byAlistair Abell)[11]and Venom as playable characters. The game was released forGameCube,PlayStation 2,Xbox,PlayStation PortableandNintendo DS.
A spiritual sequel toMarvel Nemesiswas scheduled for release. A preview of the game was released containing a battle between Spider-Man andDoctor Doom,but due to the end of the partnership between EA and Marvel the game was cancelled.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
editSpider-Man is a featured playable character inMarvel: Ultimate Alliance,voiced byQuinton Flynn.[11]TheScarlet Spideris an alternate costume for Spider-Man outside of his Classic, Symbiote, and Stark Armor costumes. Outside of playable character status, he is seen in the cutscenes withCaptain America,Thor,andWolverine.Spider-Man has special dialogue with various characters ranging from Dark Spider-Man and Dark Thor,Black Widow,Henry Pym,Lizard,Lockjaw,Mysterio,Rhino,Scorpion,andShocker.A simulation disk has Spider-Man defendingDum Dum Duganfrom Scorpion while on theS.H.I.E.L.D.Omega Base. Spider-Man shows mock envy to his allies during mission briefings, making comments on S.H.I.E.L.D's advanced Hellicarrier and Omega base,Tony Stark'swealth and theX-Men's relationship with theShi'arEmpire.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York
editIn 2006,Spider-Man: Battle for New Yorkwas released for theNintendo DSandGame Boy Advance.Set in the Ultimate Marvel universe prior to the events of theUltimate Spider-Mangame, it features both Spider-Man and the Green Goblin as playable characters, with Spider-Man voiced byJames Arnold Taylor.[11]
Stern Pinball game
editStern Pinballhas developed aSpider-Man pinball machinethat encompasses all three Spider-Man theatrical releases, released in June 2007. This machine is designed bySteve Ritchieand programmed by Lyman Sheats.
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
editSpider-Man appears as the lead inSpider-Man: Web of Shadows,voiced by Mike Vaughn.[11]In the game's storyline, Venom has successfully invaded Manhattan with a symbiote army, forcing Spider-Man to join forces with heroes and villains alike to defeat him. The game also features the black suit, which Spider-Man can take on and off at any time during gameplay, and morality choices that influence certain aspects of the story, including the ending of the game. Released on October 21, 2008,Web of Shadowshas received positive reviews with critics praising the idea of an original story, but citing poor polish and execution. Three separate versions of the game were released: a 3D open world action game for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and Microsoft Windows, a 2.5D side-scrolling beat 'em up for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 2 (calledAmazing Allies Edition), and a 2.5D side-scrolling brawler/platformer for the Nintendo DS.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
editSpider-Man returns as a playable character inMarvel: Ultimate Alliance 2,voiced byBenjamin Diskin.In this game, he has the only alternate costume, which is entitled theIron Spider.The game's plot is mainly based on theSecret WarandCivil Warstory arcs from Marvel comics, with several new elements added. Early on in the story, players can choose to be either as a Pro- or Anti-Superhuman Registration Act,and both factions have their own branching narratives, which often cross over with each other. As such, Spider-Man can end up on either side of the conflict depending on the player's choices, which is reflective of the actual events ofCivil War,where Spider-Man was originally supportive of the Act, but eventually defected to the Anti-Registration side in the process.
Marvel Super Hero Squad
editSpider-Man appears as one of the playable heroes in theMarvel Super Hero SquadwithJosh Keatonreprising the role. Regular, symbiote, and 2099 versions of Spider-Man are playable.
Spider-Man is also inMarvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet,voiced again by Josh Keaton, and he appears inMarvel Super Hero Squad Online,voiced byMikey Kelley.[13]
2010s
editSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions(2010)
editFour different versions of Spider-Man are playable inSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions,a game from Activision and Beenox. Four different incarnations of Spider-Man, from theAmazing,Noir,2099,andUltimateuniverses, are featured in the game, voiced respectively byNeil Patrick Harris,Christopher Daniel Barnes,Dan Gilvezan,andJosh Keaton.It was released on September 7, 2010, to generally positive reviews. In the game's storyline, theMarvel multiverseis endangered after a powerful artifact called the Tablet of Order and Chaos is shattered by Spider-Man during a fight with Mysterio, forcing the four different versions of the web-slinger to retrieve the tablet fragments from the hands of various villains within their respective dimensions and save their realities. The game is notable for inspiring the 2014 comic book storyline,Spider-Verse.
Language Learning with Spider-Man
editSpider-Man appears inLanguage Learning with Spider-Man,voiced by Jason Wood.[11]
Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem
editSpider-Man appears inUltimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem,voiced by Andrew Chaikin.[11]
LittleBigPlanet
editSpider-Man is available as downloadable content for the gameLittleBigPlanet,as part of "Marvel Costume Kit 2".[14]
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
editSpider-Man appeared as a playable character in the crossover fighting gameMarvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.[15]The character is once again voiced byJosh Keaton.He has the first four alternate color schemes: theclassic red and blue costume,theblack costume,the "Iron Spider",and the black and green suit from the recent" Big Time "storyline.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
editSpider-Man reprises his role as a playable character inUltimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3,which is eventually an enhanced version ofMarvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.He is once again voiced by Josh Keaton. His black and green outfit was now replaced with the black and red outfit from "Big Time" as well as the black and yellow Spider Armor suit. He additionally gains his white and black Future Foundation outfit, and his DLC costume is Ben Reilly's Scarlet Spider outfit.
Spider-Man: Edge of Time
editSpider-Man: Edge of Timeis a 2011adventure gamethat was developed byBeenoxandActivision.It is a sequel toSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions,although it features only the Amazing Spider-Man, voiced byJosh Keaton,and Spider-Man 2099, voiced byChristopher Daniel Barnes,who combat a new threat across space and time as they attempt to save both of their realities.[11]
The Amazing Spider-Man
editThe Amazing Spider-Manis a game based on themovie of same namethat was released in2012.It serves as an epilogue to the film, set several months later, and sees Spider-Man reluctantly joining forces withCurt Connorsto find a cure for a deadly virus that originated from failed cross-species experiments created by Oscorp using Connor's research. The game was developed byBeenoxandActivision,the same developers ofSpider-Man: Shattered DimensionsandSpider-Man: Edge of Time.Sam Riegelvoices Spider-Man, save for the iOS version, where he is voiced by Andrew Chaikin.[11]
Marvel: Avengers Alliance
editSpider-Man is a playable character in theFacebookgame,Marvel: Avengers Alliance.
Marvel: Avengers Alliance Tactics
editSpider-Man is a playable character in the Facebook game,Marvel: Avengers Alliance Tactics.
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
editSpider-Man appears as a playable character in the 2012fighting gameMarvel Avengers: Battle for Earth,voiced again by James Arnold Taylor.[11]
Marvel Heroes
editSpider-Man is a playable character in theMMORPGMarvel Heroes,voiced byDrake Bellreprising the role while Spider-Man wears his Modern costume,Christopher Daniel Barnesreprises his voice role while Spider-Man wears his Symbiote costume.[16][17][18]
Lego Marvel's Avengers
editSpider-Man appeared as a free DLC character inLego Marvel's Avengersin both classic, his civilian identity and his separate Marvel Cinematic Universe's first appearance costume fromCaptain America: Civil War,bundled with Iron Spider,Ben Reillyversion ofScarlet Spider,UltimateMiles Moralesand Ultimate versionSpider-Woman.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes
editSpider-Man is a playable character inLego Marvel Super Heroes,voiced again byJames Arnold Taylor.[19]He serves as one of the main story characters in the game alongside theAvengers(consisting ofIron Man,Captain America,Hulk,Thor,Black Widow,Hawkeye), theX-Men(consisting ofAngel,Beast,Cyclops,Iceman,Jean Grey,Wolverine,Storm,Colossus,Gambit,Charles Xavier,andEmma Frost), and theFantastic Four.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
editThe Amazing Spider-Man 2is a game loosely based on themovie of same name,developed byBeenoxand was released in April 2014. Riegel reprises his role as Spider-Man, whileYuri Lowenthalreprises the role in the iOS version. This was the last game published by Activision before the license expired, as well as the last major Spider-Man video game to be released for the Xbox and Nintendo platforms.[12]
Marvel: Contest of Champions
editSpider-Man is a playable character inMarvel: Contest of Champions.Spider-Man (Symbiote), Spider-Man(Stark Enhanced),Spider-Man(Stealth Suit),Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099 also appear as separate playable characters.
Marvel Puzzle Quest
editSpider-Man is one of the heroes inMarvel Puzzle Quest.
Spider-Man Unlimited
editSpider-Man Unlimited,an endless runner mobile game developed byGameloft,was released in September 2014 for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. It features Spider-Man, along with his other alternative versions, as playable characters. Spider-Man is voiced byYuri Lowenthal.[11]
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
editSpider-Man is a playable character in the toys-to-life video gameDisney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes.with Drake Bell reprising his voice role.
Marvel Mighty Heroes
editSpider-Man was a playable character inMarvel Mighty Heroes,until the game was shut down only a year after its launch.
Marvel: Future Fight
editSpider-Man is a playable character in the mobile gameMarvel: Future Fight.
Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2
editSpider-Man is a playable character in the mobile gameMarvel: Avengers Alliance 2.
Marvel Avengers Academy
editSpider-Man is a playable character in the mobile gameMarvel Avengers Academy.[20]
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
editSpider-Man returns and appears as a playable character inMarvel vs. Capcom: InfinitewithRobbie Daymondreprising his voice role from the 2017Marvel's Spider-Manseries.[21]He was officially revealed atSan Diego Comic-Con2017, along withFrank Westfrom theDead Risingseries,Mike Haggarfrom theStreet Fighterseries and the Nemesis from theResident Evilseries.
Marvel Strike Force
editSpider-Man appears as a playable character inMarvel Strike Force.He is a City Brawler allied with the Web Warriors team. His default costume as Spider-Man is based on his classic outfit with influences from his costume inSpider-Man: Homecoming,while his alternate costume is based on the black and gold suit fromSpider-Man: No Way Home.His Symbiote costume is a separate playable character, as are Miles Morales, Scarlet Spider,Ghost-SpiderandSpider-Punk.[22]
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
editSpider-Man appears as a playable character inLego Marvel Super Heroes 2,voiced by Martin T. Sherman. This version's appearance is primarily based on the character'sMarvel Cinematic Universe counterpart,with the homemade suit also appearing as an unlockable variant.
Marvel Battle Lines
editSpider-Man appears inMarvel Battle Lines,voiced again by Robbie Daymond.
Marvel Powers United VR
editSpider-Man appears inMarvel Powers United VR,voiced again by Robbie Daymond.[23]
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
editSpider-Man is featured as a playable character inMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order- voiced again byYuri Lowenthal.[24]The game was officially announced atThe Game Awards 2018,[25]and released on July 19, 2019, for theNintendo Switch.[24]
Marvel Super War
editSpider-Man is a playable character in the mobile gameMarvel Super War.
Marvel's Spider-Manseries (2018-present)
editMarvel's Spider-Man
editIn 2014, the license for developing consoleSpider-Mangames was given to California-based studioInsomniac Gamesshortly after Marvel terminated their existing partnership with Activision in favor of pursuing a long-term publishing deal withSony Interactive Entertainment,with whom the developer had closely collaborated with in the past. In 2018, Sony publishedMarvel'sSpider-Manexclusively forPlayStation 4.The game's story features a wholly original interpretation of theSpider-Manmythos that draws from the decades-long comic book lore and the character's various appearances in other media, following an adult Peter Parker (voiced byYuri Lowenthal) who has been active as Spider-Man for nearly eight years by the events of the game. After finally apprehending the infamous crime lord Wilson Fisk exposes a significant power vacuum within New York City's criminal underworld, Peter must confront the emerging Inner Demons gang led by philanthropist Martin Li, who secretly doubles as the superhumanMister Negative,while dealing with the complications of his personal life such as his job as a research assistant to Dr. Otto Octavius, and his work at the local F.E.A.S.T. shelter assisting his aunt May, which intensifies his conflict with Li. The game released to significant critical and commercial success, releasing as one of the fastest selling games released in 2018, and eventually becoming both the best-selling game based on a comic book property, and the best-selling PlayStation 4 game in the console's lifespan. Praise was directed towards its combat and traversal mechanics, as well as its narrative and strong characterization, with particular acclaim directed towards its iteration of Peter Parker.[26][27][28][29]
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
editThe game's success led to further collaboration between Insomniac, PlayStation and Marvel. In November 2020, Sony published the spin-off titleMarvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales,which released on both PlayStation 4 and as a launch title for its successor, thePlayStation 5.The game acts as a narrative continuation, taking place over a year after its predecessor's conclusion and following the titular protagonist, who after training extensively under Peter Parker's supervision, is tasked with protecting the city as its sole Spider-Man while Parker and Mary Jane temporarily attend an excursion to the foreign nation of Symkaria on a trip concerning the latter's work in journalism. Morales' reputation as a hero is tested when he has to apprehend a rising street war between the corruptRoxxon Energy Corporationand the terrorist group the Underground, led by the Tinkerer, which threatens to destroy his new home in Harlem. The game similarly enjoyed positive critical reception, with specific apprasial for the game's improved approach to side content, tighter story length, and Miles' unique abilities that set him apart from Peter as Spider-Man.[30][27]
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
editSony and Insomniac Games releasedMarvel's Spider-Man 2in October 2023, acting as the sequel toMarvel's Spider-Manand a follow-up on events inMiles Morales.It focuses on Peter and Miles' continued difficulties navigating their dual lives and responsibilities to both their personal lives and to New York City as they battle anassemblage of villains,further complicated by the arrival of a mercenary group led byKraven the Hunterwhich vows to hunt and kill them and other superpowered individuals, as well as theVenomsymbiote, which bonds to Peter and begins to complicate his personal relationships.Yuri Lowenthal,Nadji JeterandLaura Baileyreturn to headline the game's voice cast as Peter Parker, Miles Morales andMary Jane Watson,and are joined by returning characters from the previous entries, and new cast membersJim Pirrias Kraven, as well asTony Toddas Venom.[31][32]
2020s
editMarvel's Avengers
editOn August 3, 2020, Crystal Dynamics announced that Spider-Man would be added as a playable character in theirMarvel's Avengersgame via a free DLC, which released on November 30, 2021, exclusively for the PlayStation versions. The character is voiced bySean Chiplock.[33][34][35]This version of Peter Parker applied an internship at A.I.M. alongside Allan Chemicals’ heir, Liz Allan, following a tragedy of A-Day. During the internship, Peter and Liz discover A.I.M.’s shady operations, including the organization's co-operations with some of Spider-Man's rogues, such asMarx RaxtonandSpencer Smythe.While Spider-Man joins the Avengers, Liz joins the Resistance. However, it is ultimately revealed that Raxton had been helping the heroes to uncover A.I.M.'s shady operations and expose them to the public. In the end, Raxton betrays Spencer and A.I.M., while receiving a reduced sentence for exposing their illegal activities.
Marvel Future Revolution
editSpider-Man is a playable character inMarvel Future Revolution,voiced again by Yuri Lowenthal.[36]Additionally, several alternate universe versions appear asNPCs,including one from the technologically advanced New Stark City and one who eventually made a deal withMephistowhich caused him the soul ofMary Jane Watson.
Fortnite Battle Royale
editIn December 2021, Spider-Man was added as a purchasable playable outfit inFortnite Battle Royale'sChapter 3 Season 1 Battle Pass. Additionally,The Daily Buglewas added as a location on the Chapter 3 map. A new Mythic item called Spider-Man's Web Shooters was added, which lets the player wear Spider-Man's gloves and web swing. The Spider-Man outfit also had two additional unlockable styles based on his Symbiote and Future Foundation suits. Later in December, during the Winterfest Christmas event, theMarvel Cinematic Universeversions ofSpider-ManandMJappeared as purchasable outfits in the Item Shop, based on their appearances inSpider-Man: No Way Home.[37]
In January 2022, theGreen Goblinwas added as part of the game.[38]In March 2022, aMary Jane Watsonoutfit was released.
ASpider-Gwenoutfit was added as part of the Chapter 3 Season 4 Battle Pass.Miles MoralesandSpider-Man 2099were added to tie into the release ofSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.The Web Shooters item returned for this crossover, this time based on Morales' suit from the film.
Marvel Snap
editVariousSpider-Mancharacters appear as collectible cards inMarvel Snap,developed by Second Dinner and published by Nuverse for iOS, Android and Windows. In addition to cards focused on primary and supporting characters, variant cards are available either as rare or super rare drops such as a pixelated Spider-Man and Symbiote Spider-Man, or sold in bundles and as part of the Season Pass such as Peter B. Parker's appearance in the animatedSpider-Versefilms, and the character's appearance inMarvel's Midnight Suns.[39]
Marvel's Midnight Suns
editSpider-Man features as a playable character in the tactical role-playing gameMarvel's Midnight Sunsdeveloped byFiraxis Gamesand published by2K,voiced again by Yuri Lowenthal.[23]Venomalso appears in both its regular form as a playable character, and a corrupted variant posing as a supporting villain serving underLilith,voiced byDarin De Paul.[40]
Marvel Rivals
Spider-Man appears as a playable character in the hero shooterMarvel Rivals,developed and published byNetEase Games.[41]
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