The Amazing Spider-Man
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About The Amazing Spider-Man
Released in June 2012 by Beenox, this title serves as a tie-in to the Andrew Garfield film while telling its own original story set after the movie ends. You play as Spider-Man across an open-world version of New York City on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The core premise involves swinging through the streets to stop criminals and iconic villains like the Lizard and Rhino alongside mutated Oscorp creatures. It falls squarely into adventure and hack-and-slash genres with a focus on traversal and combat rather than complex narrative choices.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around swinging mechanics that feel distinct from other superhero titles of that era. You spend most of your time zipping between skyscrapers before landing to engage in brawler-style combat against thugs or bosses. The game mixes these fights with stealth sections where you sneak up on enemies and environmental puzzles requiring precise web usage. Main missions drive the plot forward while side activities let you patrol specific districts. Controls feel responsive during high-speed traversal but can get repetitive when fighting the same generic enemy types over and over again for hours.
What Players Think
The data shows a mixed reception with an IGDB score of 65.7 out of 100 based on 116 ratings. Average playtime hovers around 12 hours for main story completion, suggesting many players move through it quickly without deep engagement. Community moods split evenly between "fun" and "generic," with review snippets frequently noting the web-swinging as a highlight but criticizing the combat loop. Completion rates sit at roughly 45%, indicating that nearly half of those who start never finish the main campaign. Achievement hunters find the list straightforward but not particularly challenging to unlock.
PlayPile's Take
This game works best if you just want to feel like Spider-Man for a few hours without too much hassle. The price varies by platform and store but usually sits low since it is an older title. You get about 12 achievements mostly tied to story progression or simple traversal tasks. It lacks the depth of later entries in the series, so don't expect a complex experience. Grab this only if you want a quick trip through New York City with decent physics and nothing else holding your attention.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
65.7
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