Metroid Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | B.I.T.S. |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is an action-adventure game developed by B.I.T.S. and published by LJN. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spider-Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six (GBC). B.I.T.S. also made Loopz for the NES.
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | SXOKVVSE |
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Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six FAQ
When did Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six come out on the NES?
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six?
It was developed by B.I.T.S. and published by LJN.
Is Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six multiplayer?
No. Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is a single-player game.
How long does Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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