About the Game

This version of The Amazing Spider-Man is a side-scrolling action game. The premise is the same as in the other versions, although the plot itself is a bit altered to fit the platform's limitations. Oscorp researched the virus which caused Connors to turn into Lizard, but the cross-bread creatures escape into New York City. Now Spider-Man has to save the day while fighting Oscorp's robots which are out to destroy said creatures including Spider-Man himself.

Story & Setting

The action takes place on the DS' lower screen while the upper screen is reserved for the map (detailed in the open world, reduced inside the levels).

Gameplay & Core Systems

Those locations are interior levels in which Spider-Man has to fight enemies and the occasional boss in order to progress. Fighting is the usual beat 'em-up style: punching enemies a lot while dodging their attacks. Successful combos - hitting a lot without getting hit - fills a energy bar; as soon as it is full Spider-Man can unleash one of the special attack he picks up during the game. Spider-Man can collect power-ups which give advantages like additional damage for a limited amount of times.

Standout Features

• Oscorp researched the virus which caused Connors to turn into Lizard, but the cross-bread creatures escape into New York City.
• A major part of the experience is an open city to swing through, but it has none of the usual open world distractions; it just serves as gateway to the next plot point.
• Successful combos - hitting a lot without getting hit - fills a energy bar; as soon as it is full Spider-Man can unleash one of the special attack he picks up during the game.
• Spider-Man can collect power-ups which give advantages like additional damage for a limited amount of times.
• The action takes place on the DS' lower screen while the upper screen is reserved for the map (detailed in the open world, reduced inside the levels).
• Now Spider-Man has to save the day while fighting Oscorp's robots which are out to destroy said creatures including Spider-Man himself.
• Those locations are interior levels in which Spider-Man has to fight enemies and the occasional boss in order to progress.
• Fighting is the usual beat 'em-up style: punching enemies a lot while dodging their attacks.

Presentation & Atmosphere

The action takes place on the DS' lower screen while the upper screen is reserved for the map (detailed in the open world, reduced inside the levels).