Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Spider-Man: Battle for New York
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Torus Games |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Spider-Man: Battle for New York is an action-adventure game released in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Torus Games and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer. Among the 91 GBA action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the GBA you can also try Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace, Spider-Man 3 and Ultimate Spider-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Torus Games also made Space Invaders, Doom II and Duke Nukem Advance for the GBA.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spider-Man: Battle for New York is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York FAQ
When did Spider-Man: Battle for New York come out on the GBA?
Spider-Man: Battle for New York was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Spider-Man: Battle for New York?
It was developed by Torus Games and published by Activision.
Is Spider-Man: Battle for New York multiplayer?
No. Spider-Man: Battle for New York is a single-player game.
How long does Spider-Man: Battle for New York take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Spider-Man: Battle for New York typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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