Game Boy Color · Beat 'em Up / Platformer
Spider-Man
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Spider-Man is a beat 'em up developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision. It blends beat 'em up and platformer elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 6 GBC beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the GBC you can also try Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Vicarious Vision also made SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula, Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure and Monsters, Inc. for the GBC.
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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spider-Man is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Spider-Man cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1CA-96D |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 7EC-BCD |
| Start With And Continue Game With 99 Lives | 641-7DF
64B-78B |
Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Spider-Man.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Spider-Man FAQ
When did Spider-Man come out on the GBC?
Spider-Man was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Spider-Man?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.
Is Spider-Man multiplayer?
No. Spider-Man is a single-player game.
How long does Spider-Man take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Spider-Man typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Spider-Man 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.