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I got this game yesterday, and I have to say that I'm impressed. After reading mediocre reviews about it, I was initially unsure whether to buy it, but it really is great. It is true, there are camera 'problems' and it isn't the most technologically adept piece of software to grace my GameCube, but it is incredibly good fun.
To start with, it is Spiderman. Don't underestimate the fun factor potential in all the web swinging action - the animation, abilities and fun are all spot on. I could spend hours swinging around Manhatten, grappling buildings, shooting web...
Second, while its said there are far too many opportunities to save, this makes it a very relaxed, tension-less game. Since its only about 5 minutes between saves, this means you never get hair-jerkingly frustrated and therefore don't storm off in a paddywhack (love that word).
Since this is only a quick point, I have this to say: Spiderman is what a game should be - fun. Not too difficult, but still it offers a challenge and you will undoubtedly die a few times. However, since (in my opinion), the mission-based and saving structure is brilliant, you don't often get 'stuck'. What's more, running around as Spiderman is a blast, which means you'll just want to keep on going. You may think something is challenging, but at least it is a task which you won't mind repeating because the game is so fun to play.
Spiderman is quite short though, which makes it almost a perfect rental game. My advice: Go buy, or if not, go rent!
To start with, it is Spiderman. Don't underestimate the fun factor potential in all the web swinging action - the animation, abilities and fun are all spot on. I could spend hours swinging around Manhatten, grappling buildings, shooting web...
Second, while its said there are far too many opportunities to save, this makes it a very relaxed, tension-less game. Since its only about 5 minutes between saves, this means you never get hair-jerkingly frustrated and therefore don't storm off in a paddywhack (love that word).
Since this is only a quick point, I have this to say: Spiderman is what a game should be - fun. Not too difficult, but still it offers a challenge and you will undoubtedly die a few times. However, since (in my opinion), the mission-based and saving structure is brilliant, you don't often get 'stuck'. What's more, running around as Spiderman is a blast, which means you'll just want to keep on going. You may think something is challenging, but at least it is a task which you won't mind repeating because the game is so fun to play.
Spiderman is quite short though, which makes it almost a perfect rental game. My advice: Go buy, or if not, go rent!
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Definitely a rental game :-\
Yeah I have it on my PS2 and it's great. I'm on the level where you have to stop all the bombs around the city. This game is great but damn does it annoy me sometimes.
I got this game yesterday, and I have to say that I'm impressed. After reading mediocre reviews about it, I was initially unsure whether to buy it, but it really is great. It is true, there are camera 'problems' and it isn't the most technologically adept piece of software to grace my GameCube, but it is incredibly good fun.
To start with, it is Spiderman. Don't underestimate the fun factor potential in all the web swinging action - the animation, abilities and fun are all spot on. I could spend hours swinging around Manhatten, grappling buildings, shooting web...
Second, while its said there are far too many opportunities to save, this makes it a very relaxed, tension-less game. Since its only about 5 minutes between saves, this means you never get hair-jerkingly frustrated and therefore don't storm off in a paddywhack (love that word).
Since this is only a quick point, I have this to say: Spiderman is what a game should be - fun. Not too difficult, but still it offers a challenge and you will undoubtedly die a few times. However, since (in my opinion), the mission-based and saving structure is brilliant, you don't often get 'stuck'. What's more, running around as Spiderman is a blast, which means you'll just want to keep on going. You may think something is challenging, but at least it is a task which you won't mind repeating because the game is so fun to play.
Spiderman is quite short though, which makes it almost a perfect rental game. My advice: Go buy, or if not, go rent!
To start with, it is Spiderman. Don't underestimate the fun factor potential in all the web swinging action - the animation, abilities and fun are all spot on. I could spend hours swinging around Manhatten, grappling buildings, shooting web...
Second, while its said there are far too many opportunities to save, this makes it a very relaxed, tension-less game. Since its only about 5 minutes between saves, this means you never get hair-jerkingly frustrated and therefore don't storm off in a paddywhack (love that word).
Since this is only a quick point, I have this to say: Spiderman is what a game should be - fun. Not too difficult, but still it offers a challenge and you will undoubtedly die a few times. However, since (in my opinion), the mission-based and saving structure is brilliant, you don't often get 'stuck'. What's more, running around as Spiderman is a blast, which means you'll just want to keep on going. You may think something is challenging, but at least it is a task which you won't mind repeating because the game is so fun to play.
Spiderman is quite short though, which makes it almost a perfect rental game. My advice: Go buy, or if not, go rent!
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