Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge Game Boy box art

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Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperUnexpected Development
PublisherLJN
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesX-Men
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy, Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge is a platformer developed by Unexpected Development and published by LJN.

It is part of the X-Men series. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men (Genesis) and The Uncanny X-Men (NES). Unexpected Development also made Shaq Fu, Golf Classic and Sports Illustrated: Golf Classic for the Game Boy.

Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives0103A5D1
Infinite Health0120F8D1
Infinite Lives00B-F8B
Infinite HealthFAB-98B
Start With 9 Lives096-51D-E66
Infinite Lives00B-F8B-E6E

See all Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge cheats

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Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge FAQ

Who made Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge?

It was developed by Unexpected Development and published by LJN.

Is Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge multiplayer?

No. Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge is a single-player game.

How long does Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge take to play?

As a platformer, Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge 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.

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