Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up

Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperSoftware Creations
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSpider-Man
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety is a beat 'em up developed by Software Creations and published by Acclaim.

It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the Genesis you can also try Spider-Man Animated Series, Spider-Man X-Men: Arcade's Revenge and Spider-Man . Venom: Maximum Carnage. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Software Creations also made Blaster Master 2, The Tick and Cutthroat Island for the Genesis.

Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety 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.

Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health P1FF07BD:32
Infinite Lives P1FF1FA3:09
Infinite Health P2FF0837:32
Infinite Lives P2FF1FA5:09
Level ModifierFF139D:XX
Infinite Ghost Rider Help IconsFF20E1:09

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Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety walkthroughs & guides

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Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety FAQ

Who made Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety?

It was developed by Software Creations and published by Acclaim.

Is Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety multiplayer?

Yes. Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety supports up to 2 players.

How long does Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety 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 Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety 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.

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