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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

The Amazing Spider-Man cover
Developer
Beenox
Publisher
Activision
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating
3.3 of 5, 114 player ratings

How it feels

A swinging, open-world superhero action-adventure that keeps momentum high across a sprawling city.

action-heavyopen-worldcinematicenergeticadventure-driven

About

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.

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