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The Amazing Spider-Man

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Rescue Mary Jane by fighting through side-scrolling levels and using web-based attacks.

The Game Boy version of The Amazing Spider-Man, developed by Rare and published by LJN/Nintendo, was released in 1990. This is the original release of this specific game version, and no earlier release on another platform exists for this title.


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Released
1990
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
45.50 KB
Rating
1 vote
Developer

About The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man is a side scrolling action title where players control Spider Man across five levels. The objective is to locate Mary Jane, who has been taken by an unidentified foe aware of Peter Parker's secret.

Combat primarily involves physical strikes such as punches and kicks. Spider Man's web abilities serve dual purposes, allowing him to suspend from ceilings or fire projectiles. The game also incorporates vertical climbing sections where hazards include enemies and falling objects.

A spider sense warning provides a brief alert before these dangers, making the timing fair for player reaction. These segments require navigating upward while avoiding threats that can cause a fall.

The Amazing Spider-Man Screenshots

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Title Screen
Publisher/Developer Info
Opening Cinematic
Walk to the right and punch
What's that web attached to?
First Boss
To the rooftops!