Nintendo DS · Action / Action-Adventure
Spider-Man 2
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Vicarious Visions |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, Spider-Man 2 arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2004 as an action game. It blends action and action-adventure elements.
It belongs to the DS's earliest wave of games. Other notable DS releases from 2004 include Asphalt: Urban GT, Polarium and Feel the Magic: XY/XX.
It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the DS you can also try Spider-Man 3. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Vicarious Visions also made Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, Madagascar and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam for the DS.
Spider-Man 2 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)
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 2 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 2 cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 1215B3EC
000003E8 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Web | 1215B3F8
0000270E |
| Slow Motion Mode | 1215B424
00000001 |
| Infinite Time | 221F2D08
00000000 |
| Hop Back | 2215B42C
00000001 |
| Lightning Punch | 2215B42E
00000001 |
Spider-Man 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Spider-Man 2 FAQ
When did Spider-Man 2 come out on the DS?
Spider-Man 2 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2004.
Who made Spider-Man 2?
It was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.
Is Spider-Man 2 multiplayer?
No. Spider-Man 2 is a single-player game.
How long does Spider-Man 2 take to play?
As an action game, Spider-Man 2 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.
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