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Game Boy · Action / Beat 'em Up
The Amazing Spider-Man
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Beat 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, The Amazing Spider-Man is an action game developed by Rareware and published by LJN. It blends action, beat 'em up and platformer elements.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the Game Boy you can also try Spider-Man 3: Invasion of the Spider-Slayers and Spider-Man 2. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Rareware also made Donkey Kong Land, Donkey Kong Land 2 and Donkey Kong Land III for the Game Boy.
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 The Amazing Spider-Man 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.
The Amazing Spider-Man cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Web | 003-A0C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 003-42C |
| Invincible | FA9-0ED |
The Amazing Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
The Amazing Spider-Man FAQ
When did The Amazing Spider-Man come out on the Game Boy?
The Amazing Spider-Man was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made The Amazing Spider-Man?
It was developed by Rareware and published by LJN.
Is The Amazing Spider-Man multiplayer?
No. The Amazing Spider-Man is a single-player game.
How long does The Amazing Spider-Man take to play?
As an action game, The Amazing Spider-Man 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 The Amazing 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.