Spider-Man: The Movie

by ACTIVISION

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063SA9
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: April 16, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,434 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game, just wish it would work., May 20, 2002

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"innerfears" (Waxhaw, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spider-Man: The Movie (CD-ROM)

I bought this game at Best Buy not too long ago for only [price], when it was displayed as [price] and more at other stores. Before I even questioned this, my first reaction was "wow, I have to get this now!" But I would soon find out WHY it was [price]...

It doesn't work on most computer systems. Think about it, why else would a BRAND-NEW game posing such great graphics be so cheap? I have an 850mhz Pentium III, 256mb RAM, so my computer is more than good enough for it. I installed this game and after literally 20 mins it was finally done. First bad sign. Then I tried playing it. Well, it appears my ATI Radeon 7000 video card isn't good enough for it, so it tells me I can't play it. That means I have to shell out about [price] for a new v-card just so I can play this damn game. It requires TnL (Texture and Lighting), which is one of the FEW games out right now that uses it, in order to work. Oh, also, the help technicians told me it's "screwy" if you don't close every application running in the background (they said everything except win32 and system - which means basically close everything). Okay, my brother has an ATI Radeon 7200, the exact MINIMUM requirement (which is ridiculous when most games with graphics just as good can run with on-board video cards, like Jedi Outcast). I install/run it on his, and the game becomes non-responsive. The keyboard locks up and suddenly Peter Parker is moving in EVERY direction without stopping! I couldn't figure this out and still can't, but it seems that the keyboard (with updated drivers and everything) was being slowed down by the game and took longer to respond. I'd hit "W" for forward, and literally 3 seconds later, he'd move... but wouldn't stop. That part has nothing to do with a keyboard. In short, I would've given this game 5 stars because it's definitely worth it, but due to the screwy bugs that inhabits this PC version, I recommend you only buy this game for one of the many consoles out now (PS2, Xbox, GameCube), because everything you need is already there and it's much easier to play this with a controller as opposed to a keyboard.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love the comic books and the movie, buy this. Period., May 8, 2002

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Dark Raven - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spider-Man: The Movie (CD-ROM)

I've heard a lot of people say "this game could be great if the camera wasn't so dumb." Well, I bought the game to see for myself, and let me tell you, it takes time to adjust to it. And like most games with an advanced combat system, you can't just expect to pick up a controller and be an expert. You need to get used to the camera, which is different than any other game I've played. But give it about half an hour and you can do some really cool things with it.

So if you're like I was, wondering whether to get it, here's my advice: If you want a game like Quake, only starring Spiderman, where you press 2 or 3 buttons ad nauseum, don't get this. If you want something different, something that with some really unique moves (I *love* jumping on thugs' shoulders and pummeling them in the face!), then this game is your cup of soup.

And it's not perfect. On a scale of 10 I'd give it a 9.2. The enemies look like they came out of the Clone Wars, it's pretty easy to get double teamed, and you unfortunately can't go all the way down to the streets. (but in the game's defense, do you know how much of a memory hog it would be if you were able to walk on the street amongst the people?)

Among the great things are the Bruce Campbell voiceovers (he's a riot), the graphics (absolutely mindboggling, especially the details of the building reflections and the water, which is worth the price of admission alone), and the complete immersion into the life of Spidey. You don't PLAY Spider-Man. You ARE Spider-Man. It also rules because there are a TON of things to unlock, hidden areas, moves to master, and different outfits to try. It's not your typical game and it doesn't try to be. It is completely immersive, despite the time needed to get used to everything. You can't go wrong. And while you're at it get Jedi Outcast, too, because that game rules as well!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Refreshing! BUY IT!, April 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Spider-Man: The Movie (CD-ROM)

WOW! what can I say, Activision and Grey Matter (the folks who brought Return To Castle Wolfenstein) did another great job. This version of Spiderman goes well beyond any other attempts at a game about the Amazing Spiderman. The gameplay is very dynamic, the graphics are superb. I often find myself just moving the game's camera view around to look at Spidey's details and just how cool he looks. The controls take some effort to master and remeber- there are a lot! But I think that's a part of what makes this game so fun. Spidey has many many differnt attacks, moves and ways to travel. It's very cool to be able to crawl over anything, the enviornments are totally accessible, and objects can be picked up and used against enemies. Overall, the game is great, and Spidey fans will fall in love, and newcomers will surely be impressed as well.