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Spider-Man 2Swing through Manhattan in an epic open‑world superhero adventure.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York
Spider-Man: Battle for New YorkSwing into action as Spider-Man or unleash chaos as Green Goblin
Overview
Description

Step into the role of Spider‑Man on the PlayStation 2 and battle iconic villains like Doc Ock, Vulture, and Mysterio across a sprawling New York City playground. The game blends third‑person action, hack‑and‑slash combat, and an original storyline that expands beyond the film’s plot. Explore Manhattan, Roosevelt Island, Ellis Island, and Liberty Island while completing linear story missions and dynamic side quests that test your web‑swinging skills and reflexes. After the main campaign, a bonus warehouse mode lets you face endless waves of enemies and a unique boss, Calypso.

Spider-Man: Battle for New York lets players step into the shoes of the iconic web‑slinger or his infamous foe, the Green Goblin, in a handheld adventure that blends fast‑paced platforming with strategic combat. The game introduces a new upgrade system, allowing you to customize web maneuvers or fiery goblin attacks to suit your play style.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Platformers
Best for
Spider‑Man fans and action gamers
Fans of superhero platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$29.99−25%
release date
2004-06-28
2006-11-14
Specifications
developer
Treyarch, Activision
Torus Games
publisher
Taito, Activision
Activision
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
68/100
70/100+3%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative 3D web‑swing physics
  • Rich open‑world recreation of New York City
  • Varied roster of classic Marvel villains
  • Bonus mode adds replay value after story completion
  • Dual character play adds variety
  • Deep upgrade customization
  • Responsive handheld controls
  • Engaging boss fights
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Linear mission structure limits open‑world freedom
  • Occasional camera issues during tight navigation
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Graphics reflect 2006 handheld limits
  • Replayability hinges on character switching
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