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

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperSoftware Creations
PublisherFlying Edge
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesX-Men
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Software Creations and published by Flying Edge, Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a beat 'em up.

It is part of the X-Men series; on the Game Gear you can also try X-Men, X-Men: Mojo World and X-Men: Gamemaster's Legacy. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men (Genesis) and The Uncanny X-Men (NES). Software Creations also made CutThroat Island, Foreman for Real and Mortal Kombat 3 for the Game Gear.

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)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

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

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

6 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Life (Spidey)00D3-7325

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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 Software Creations and published by Flying Edge.

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 beat 'em up, Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge 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.

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