1990

The Amazing Spider-Man

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Platform Arcade

DOS Amiga Atari ST/STE Commodore C64/128/MAX

Developer: Oxford Digital Enterprises Ltd.

Publisher: Empire Software, Paragon Software Corporation

Game Modes Single player

Themes Action

Perspective Side view

Critics Score 68/100 (4 reviews)

Summary

In The Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man has to rescue his girlfriend Mary Jane who was been kidnapped by the supervillain Mysterio. The whole game takes place in a film set studio. This game is primarily a platforming game in which Spider-Man fights against various enemies. Those can be stunned by Spider-Man's iconic web substance, but touching them or other hazards in the game world will decrease his health. Another important part of the gameplay is puzzles, mostly with the goal to deactivate some of Mysterio's gimmicks to clear the path. Spider-Man can climb walls and shoot grappling hooks.

Storyline

The evil Mysterio is a master of illusions and Hollywood special effects. When he lures Spider-Man into a movie studio to rescue Mary Jane Parker, he has Spider-Man where he wants him!.