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Spider-Man: The Video Game, also known as Spider-Man, is a 1991 arcade video game developed by Sega based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Attack | · | Button 1 |
| Jump | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Spider-Man: The Video Game (World)
Spider-Man is the game's main hero and protagonist. Unlike many games of this type which assigned a certain character to a certain joystick, any player can choose any character (as long as another player isn't already controlling them). A citizen of Atlantis, Sub-Mariner uses water based projectile attacks, such as a hydro-electric blast, in combat.
Each hero has a unique set of moves and attacks/abilities, which could be used to beat up the bad guys, that suited their powers and characteristics, as well as basic attacks and jumps (assigned to each of the two buttons). Recognizable as one of the Avengers, Hawkeye's attacks and abilities revolve around the use of his bow and arrows. Spider-Man’s moveset consists primarily of attacks based on his spider powers, such as web-swinging and firing webbing blasts.
How Spider-Man: The Video Game (World) Plays
A citizen of Atlantis, Sub-Mariner uses water based projectile attacks, such as a hydro-electric blast, in combat. Unlike many games of this type which assigned a certain character to a certain joystick, any player can choose any character (as long as another player isn't already controlling them). High scores are separated by character; so a high score on Spider-Man may not be a high score on Hawkeye or Black Cat.
Black Cat is athletic and acrobatic like a cat, using a combination of her claws, grappling hook and cables to defeat enemies. Spider-Man: The Video Games soundtrack is also composed partially of songs from Sega's 1986 arcade game Quartet, notably the tunes "Oki Rap" and "FM Funk" (for instance, "FM Funk" appears in the second stage in Spider-Man, while it is featured in the third stage of Quartet). The game allows the user to play as one of four heroes: Spider-Man, Black Cat, Sub-Mariner, or Hawkeye.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Spider-Man and his allies must retrieve a mystical artifact first from the Kingpin, then Doctor Doom. A citizen of Atlantis, Sub-Mariner uses water based projectile attacks, such as a hydro-electric blast, in combat. Black Cat is athletic and acrobatic like a cat, using a combination of her claws, grappling hook and cables to defeat enemies.
The November 1991 issue of Sinclair User gave it the shared award for "Games Most Likely To Save The Universe" as one of the best superhero games, along with Captain America and The Avengers and Captain Commando. Spider-Man’s moveset consists primarily of attacks based on his spider powers, such as web-swinging and firing webbing blasts. Recognizable as one of the Avengers, Hawkeye's attacks and abilities revolve around the use of his bow and arrows.
Spider-Man: The Video Game (World) — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in Spider-Man: The Video Game (World)?
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How many players does Spider-Man: The Video Game (World) support?
This browser version of Spider-Man: The Video Game (World) handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Spider-Man: The Video Game (World) online for free?
Yes — Spider-Man: The Video Game (World) runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Spider-Man: The Video Game (World)?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.