Spider-Man 2 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Action-Adventure

Spider-Man 2

SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreAction, Action-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperDigital Eclipse
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSpider-Man
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Game Boy Advance, Spider-Man 2 is an action game developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision. It blends action, action-adventure and platformer elements.

It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the GBA you can also try Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace, Spider-Man: Battle for New York and Spider-Man 3. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Digital Eclipse also made Spyro: Season of Ice, Spyro 2: Season of Flame and Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spider-Man 2 is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Spider-Man 2 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Spider-Man 2 cheats & codes

14 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Max XP820021D8 270F
Infinite Health32001F20 0014
Infinite Lives32001F04 0063
Invincible32001F38 0009
Infinite Webbing32010420 0014
30 Thugs Defeated3200C5A0 001E

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Spider-Man 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

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Spider-Man 2 FAQ

Who made Spider-Man 2?

It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision.

Is Spider-Man 2 multiplayer?

No. Spider-Man 2 is a single-player game.

How long does Spider-Man 2 take to play?

As an action game, Spider-Man 2 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spider-Man 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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