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Nintendo 64 · Beat 'em Up / Action

Spider-Man

Certified classic

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperEdge Of Reality
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSpider-Man
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Developed by Edge Of Reality and published by Activision, Spider-Man arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as a beat 'em up. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3.

It is part of the Spider-Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES) and Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six (GBC). Edge Of Reality also made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for the N64.

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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the N64's defining games

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 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 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Spider-Man cheats & codes

229 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

All Costumes Available810ECD7E FFFF
All Game Covers Found810ECD8E FFFF
Infinite Health On Stop The Presses Level81364342 0000
Infinite Health Elevator Descent Level8136F24A 0000
Web Cart. Modifier8037742B 0000
Infinite Webbing812EA336 FFFF

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Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Spider-Man.

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Playing N64 games today

The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Spider-Man FAQ

When did Spider-Man come out on the N64?

Spider-Man was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Spider-Man?

It was developed by Edge Of Reality and published by Activision.

Is Spider-Man multiplayer?

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

How long does Spider-Man take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Spider-Man 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 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.

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