A Look Back At Spider-Man In Video Games Over The Past 38 Years

Created in 1962 as a Hero that everyone could be by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, video games have allowed fans to actually be the Web Head!

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Ah, the history of Spider-Man video games, a tale as old as time (or at least as old as 1982). It all started with a simple game for the Atari 2600, where you controlled the web-slinger as he swung through the city, avoiding obstacles and collecting coins. It was primitive, but it was a start.

Fast forward a few years to the 1990s, when the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis were all the rage. This is when we got our first taste of what a proper Spider-Man video game could be like, with games like Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage. These games were a huge improvement over the Atari 2600 version, featuring better graphics and more complex gameplay.

But it wasn't until the 2000s that Spider-Man video games really hit their stride. With the advent of more advanced consoles like the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, we were finally able to experience what it was like to be the wall-crawler in a fully-realized 3D world. Games like Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows allowed us to swing through the city, fight criminals, and save the day.

Of course, no discussion of Spider-Man video games would be complete without mentioning the legendary Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 2. This game was a true masterpiece, combining open-world exploration with a deep combat system. And who could forget the thrill of swinging through the city using the iconic "web-slinging" mechanic? It was truly a game ahead of its time.

But let's not forget the dark days of Spider-Man video games. There were a few missteps along the way, such as Spider-Man 3 for the PS2 (which was a bit of a disappointment) and Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (which was just plain bad). But even these low points couldn't dampen our love for the web-slinger.

In recent years, Spider-Man video games have only gotten better. With the release of the PlayStation 4, we were treated to the amazing Spider-Man game developed by Insomniac Games. This game was a true triumph, offering players a vast open-world to explore, a captivating story, and the best web-slinging mechanics yet. It was a true love letter to Spider-Man fans everywhere.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales, also developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, follows up Miles Morales, a teenage (newly) Spider-Man, as he battles villains in New York City while discovering the power of his own Spider-abilities. Players can use Miles' electrical powers and grappling skills to explore the open-world environment and complete missions. The game features improved combat and web-slinging mechanics, as well as new stealth and tactical options. It was released for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in November 2020.

Mentioning the current generation of consoles, we have the upcoming Spider-Man 2 That promises to be even better than its predecessor, offering players a new protagonist to play as, new abilities to master, and a whole new world to explore.

So there you have it, a brief (maybe bit humorous) history of Spider-Man video games. From the humble beginnings on the Atari 2600 to the upcoming release of Spider-Man 2, it's been a wild ride. And who knows what the future holds for the web-slinger? All we know is that we can't wait to find out.

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