Ultimate Spider-Man DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Action-Adventure

Ultimate Spider-Man

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction, Action-Adventure, Beat 'em Up
DeveloperTreyarch
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Ultimate Spider-Man is an action game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. It blends action, action-adventure and beat 'em up elements.

Treyarch also made 007: Quantum of Solace for the DS.

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 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 Ultimate 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.

Ultimate Spider-Man gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Ultimate Spider-Man cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Health Never DecreasesDA000000 0213CF24 D7000000 0213CF20 D2000000 00000000
Refill Health94000130 FFBB0000 DA000000 0213CF24 D7000000 0213CF20 D2000000 00000000

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Ultimate Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Ultimate Spider-Man FAQ

Who made Ultimate Spider-Man?

It was developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.

Is Ultimate Spider-Man multiplayer?

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

How long does Ultimate Spider-Man take to play?

As an action game, Ultimate 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.

Read more about Ultimate 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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