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Ultimate Spider-Man: Limited Edition (2005)

Ultimate Spider-Man: Limited Edition cover
Developer
Beenox, Treyarch
Publisher
Taito, Activision
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

How it feels

Swinging through an open-world city feels breezy and energetic, like stepping into a living comic book panel.

action-packedcomic book styleopen worldlightheartedfast-pacedadventurousstylizedplayful

About

The Limited Edition released exclusively on PlayStation 2 includes additional bonus content not found in the standard edition, such as: - A behind-the-scenes “Making of Ultimate Spider-Man” documentary - An exclusive interview with Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee - Character biographies (e.g., Spider-Man, Venom, Carnage, Beetle) - Gameplay tips and tricks - A special edition Ultimate Spider-Man comic book and enhanced artwork packaging Ultimate Spider-Man is a 2005 open-world action-adventure game based on Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man comic series. The game’s art style uses 3D Comic Inking Technology to emulate the look and feel of the original comic panels. Players explore a free-roaming recreation of New York City, engaging in narrative missions, combat encounters, chase sequences, and side activities. The story is set in the Ultimate Marvel universe and follows two playable characters—Spider-Man and Venom—each with distinct combat styles and intersecting storylines. Missions span fighting iconic villains such as Rhino, Electro, and Green Goblin, blending superhero action with comic stylization.

Screenshots

Ultimate Spider-Man: Limited Edition screenshot 1

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