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Spider-Man 2 vs The Amazing Spider-Man

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Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2Swing through Manhattan in an epic open‑world superhero adventure.
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-ManSwing through New York in an open‑world superhero adventure
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.

Step into the shoes of Peter Parker as The Amazing Spider‑Man, battling iconic villains across a sprawling, fully realized New York City. The game blends fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash combat with exploration, letting players swing, crawl, and fight their way through a story tied to the 2012 film. Developed by Beenox and published by Activision, this single‑player title offers a mix of action, adventure, and open‑world freedom, delivering a cinematic experience for fans of the web‑slinger.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Hack & Slash
Best for
Spider‑Man fans and action gamers
Superhero and action‑adventure fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99−33%
$59.99
release date
2004-06-28
2012-06-26
Specifications
developer
Treyarch, Activision
Beenox
publisher
Taito, Activision
Activision
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
PEGI 16, ESRB T+33%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
68/100+5%
65/100
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
  • Engaging web‑swing mechanics
  • Varied combat combos
  • Rich open‑world recreation of New York
  • Multiple unlockable suits
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Linear mission structure limits open‑world freedom
  • Occasional camera issues during tight navigation
  • Repetitive enemy AI in later missions
  • Occasional performance drops on older consoles
  • Linear main storyline limits player freedom
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Both are single‑player open‑world Spider‑Man games, but A offers newer graphics, more suits and dynamic weather at a higher price, while B is cheaper, slightly better scored, but older and less feature‑rich.

Key differences

  • •Release year & graphics: A (2012) vs B (2004) – A has newer visuals.
  • •Price: A $59.99 vs B $39.99 – B is $20 cheaper.
  • •Content depth: A includes multiple unlockable suits and weather cycles; B adds a post‑story warehouse bonus mode.
  • •Critic scores: A 65/100 vs B 68/100 – B rated slightly higher.
  • •World coverage: A focuses on New York City; B expands to Manhattan, Roosevelt Island, Ellis Island, and Liberty Island.
DimensionWinner

Pricing & value

B costs $39.99 versus A's $59.99, offering lower upfront cost.

Spider-Man 2

Gameplay & fun factor

A provides realistic web‑physics, combo‑based combat, dynamic weather, and more suit customization.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Graphics & performance

A released in 2012 with newer graphics; B is dated by modern standards.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Content & replayability

A offers side missions and suit upgrades; B adds a warehouse bonus mode – both extend playtime.

Tie

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player only.

Tie

Difficulty & accessibility

Both rated ESRB T; no specific difficulty info provided.

Tie

Platform availability

No platform data given for either title.

Tie

Choose Spider-Man 2 if…

Buy B if budget is primary and you accept older visuals for a slightly higher critic score.

Choose The Amazing Spider-Man if…

Buy A if you want newer graphics, richer suit customization, and dynamic world features.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Spider‑Man 2 (Product B) costs $39.99, while The Amazing Spider‑Man (Product A) costs $59.99.

Do either games support multiplayer?

Both are single‑player only.

Which title has more post‑story content?

Product A offers suit unlocks and weather cycles; Product B adds a warehouse bonus mode – both provide extra content after the main story.