Spider-Man Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Spider-Man

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction
DeveloperTechnopop
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSpider-Man
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Master System, Spider-Man is an action game developed by Technopop and published by SEGA.

It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the Master System you can also try Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES).

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

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)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing 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.

Spider-Man gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Spider-Man cheats & codes

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

Infinite Webs00DF-9208
Infinite Time00DF-7A08
Invincibility005-C69-2A2
Infinite Health00DF-7FFF

See all Spider-Man cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Spider-Man FAQ

Who made Spider-Man?

It was developed by Technopop and published by SEGA.

Is Spider-Man multiplayer?

No. Spider-Man is a single-player game.

How long does Spider-Man take to play?

As an action game, 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.

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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