Spider-Man: The Video Game

About

Spider-Man: The Video Game is a 1991 arcade brawler where you swing into action as the Wall-Crawler or one of his allies. The story follows Peter Parker’s quest to stop Doctor Doom from weaponizing a magical relic while fending off henchmen and familiar foes like Green Goblin. The game alternates between one-on-one fisticuffs and small squad battles, with each character having distinct moves and a limited set of web-based abilities. Co-op play lets up to three players team up, switching between Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Black Cat, and Sub-Mariner to tackle waves of enemies. This early ’90s beat ’em up stands out for its cooperative focus and arcade pedigree, though its simplicity shows its age. The roster of villains feels packed for the time, and the web-swinging mechanics are basic but functional. With no modern remaster and limited online presence, it’s a relic for retro fans. Community polls often rank it lower than later Spider-Man titles, but it remains a curious artifact of Sega’s early Marvel experiments.

Storyline

Spider-Man is on a mission to stop Dr. Doom from destroying the city and all who inhabit it. Dr. Doom has discovered the Sorcerer Stone which can be used to make Spider-Man's other enemy, Venom, a giant, so Spider-Man must get to Dr. Doom and stop his evil plan. The problem is that Dr. Doom has summoned his goons and Spider-Man's other major enemies like Dr. Octopus, Hobgoblin and Green Goblin. To aid him though, Spider-Man has three friends willing to stop the Supervillains. They are Hawkeye, Black Cat and Sub-Mariner. Each will use their various powers and weapons to save the city.