Nintendo DS

Ultimate Spider-Man

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Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, Ultimate Spider-Man adapts the Marvel comic universe into a fast-paced action-adventure game. Players switch between Spider-Man and Venom in a dual-campaign structure, each with distinct combat and movement styles. Its cel-shaded presentation closely echoes the comic-book look, and the game is often remembered for translating the source material’s tone into an accessible handheld package.
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Release Date
2005-01-01
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Plays
6

The game mixes side-scrolling and top-down style stages with mission-based progression. Spider-Man focuses on web swinging, wall-crawling, aerial combos, dodging, and mobility-driven traversal, while Venom emphasizes brute force, grabbing enemies, smashing obstacles, and sustaining himself by consuming foes. Levels combine combat, pursuit, collection, and light puzzle elements, with completed missions available for replay.

Spider-Man

Playable hero in Peter Parker’s form, built around speed, agility, web attacks, and multi-hit combos.

Venom

Playable anti-hero with heavier strikes, stronger crowd control, and a more aggressive playstyle.

Mary Jane Watson

An important supporting character tied to Peter’s story and emotional arc.

Green Goblin

One of the central antagonists driving major conflicts in the story.

Learn each character’s strengths early. With Spider-Man, keep moving and rely on aerial strings and web attacks to manage groups safely. With Venom, stay on offense and use his consume mechanic to recover health after fights. In crowded encounters, eliminate ranged threats first, then focus on melee enemies. During chase and platforming sections, watch for wall points and route cues to avoid unnecessary retries.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Spider-Man is safest when you keep momentum and attack from the air.

Tips

Venom performs best when you break enemy guards with heavy attacks before closing in.

Tips

In objective-driven missions, check the prompt carefully before advancing to avoid missing triggers.

User Reviews

The comic-book style gives the game a strong identity, and the Spider-Man/Venom contrast keeps it fresh.

User Reviews

Combat is brisk and missions are varied, though the camera can be awkward in some sections.

User Reviews

A solid handheld adaptation that captures a lot of the source material’s personality.

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