Spider-Man PS1 box art

PlayStation · Beat 'em Up / Action

Spider-Man

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperNeversoft Entertainment
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Spider-Man is a beat 'em up developed by Neversoft Entertainment and published by Activision. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 18 PS1 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

Neversoft Entertainment also made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater for the PS1.

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 PS1'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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Spider-Man cheats & codes

30 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJC Pad 1700A59FA ????
RCJC Pad 2700A5A1C ????
AnAc Pad 1700A59F8 ????
AnAc Pad 2700A5A1A ????
PAL2NTSC842EB991 D9CD
Y-Fix842DD6EA D47C

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Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Spider-Man FAQ

When did Spider-Man come out on the PS1?

Spider-Man was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Spider-Man?

It was developed by Neversoft Entertainment 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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