Ultimate Spider-Man (Nintendo DS, 2005)

My feelings are mostly mixed on this title, but it's still the best yet, I'd say. I've played them all, and the others are so dreary and drab. Blah, you know?
This title comes to us from the studios of Activision and Vicarious Visions. At first, when I saw the Vicarious Vision logo during startup, it immediately hearkened me right back to the days a few months prior when I was getting QUITE aggrivated having to perform repetitive tasks in very large, maze-like levels in "good ol'" Spiderman 2, which came to us from the same studio/production team.

Unlike it's predecessors, this title actually has "sprites", or characters, that are large enough to be given good detail, and can actually be seen with the naked eye. There are also more than two pallette-swapped adversaries in this game, which made for more replay value immediately, for me. In the other Spidey games, I'd been sick of kicking the same two bad guy's butts after completing the second level. Very good change, guys.

Also, this game is still in the traditional 2-D environments as the other Spidey titles across all handheld systems (minus Spidey 3 on PSP), so if you've already played any of the console versions of this game prior to your consideration of purchasing this version, then BEWARE! You're not going to get the cool web-slinging style that you've seen on the PS2 or X-Box. A cool feature that's been added-or I guess, subtracted- is that you can no longer shoot webs straight up into the sky and swing. What I mean is just that if there is nothing to swing on-you aren't going anywhere. This is one scenario where you've got similarity across all the platforms.

I was pretty happy to see that the controls have MAJORLY improved in this one, as well. In previous Spidey titles on the DS, I've spent a LOT of time in irritation because Spidey didn't shoot his web EVERY time I'd hit the trigger button. Not so in this one, True Believer! When you hit that button, Parker's gonna shoot that web. Also, Spidey uses the touch screen to lift cars off of civilians, tear open doors and disarm bombs. Super-RAD, right?

Also-as you might already know-you get to play as the dangerously sinister Venom. Venom's controls were quite innovative, I thought. See, when you play as the "Lethal Protector", you have the option of utilizing the touch screen to do a few things. Namely, you can chase down pedestrians, as well as various bad guys, and then pick them up and pull them into your venom suit to "feed" upon them. (Venom loses his strength throughout his levels, unless you feed. This DOES make certain boss levels harder, as you cannot feed off of them) You can pick up objects by tapping and dragging them, also. You can even pick up your chosen object, reel it back, and then HURL them at enemies/doors/windows/helicopters/even RHINO'S HELMET with what I felt was pretty accurately portrayed force.

In quick summary, I feel that this is the BEST title for Peter Parker in the whole DS catalogue yet. It's very colorful. It's a fast-paced game, yet they are progressive enough that you have time to get well-acquainted with it before they drop time challenges on you. The cut-scenes are faithful recreations of the title's console brethren.(If you have one already, be prepared to skip cutscenes-the audio is the EXACT same)Another thing; some of the level bosses are a little too hard, but some are VERY easy, so don't freak out when you're getting schooled so early in the game. Have fun

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My kids borrowed one and loved the comic like picture and fighting action. The only problem is you need two to ds download and play eachother. I might have to buy another one when we give back the borrowed one.

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I enjoy this game and wished to have so I proceeded to buy it. This seller also had a good deal for the item and he had a good feedback.

This was my first DS game, and I got it for my 14th b-day.

It seems to me that this game has lots of great stuff in it. But how much you like it depends on how much you like side-scrollers...because that's all this game is. Spider-Man fans will like it, as it seems to have some decent graphics, cool moves, and a good story. Once you beat it, though, there isn't too much replay value, though somehow I've played it over and over.

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Not much, though some of New York Cities advertising is a little too real...

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Nice story mode, some sections proved to be a little bit challenging. Non-stop action, my kid loves it!

I GOT IT FOR MY SONS.....THEY LOVE TO PLAY IT!!!!!!
ITS A GREAT GAME...WHY I GOT IT WAS THEY LOVE TO PLAY ALL KIND OF SPIDER-MAN GAMES....

At first, it takes some getting used to but once you get the hang of it, there are quite a few screens to work with.

I dis like this game because its hard to figure out and plus it doesnt give you enough time too rescue the people that are in trouble. I thought it would be a great game. But yea I took it to gamestop and sold it too them. And you kno the messed up part bout it I payed $15 dollars for ikt and they only gave me $3 for ikts cuz thats all its worth.

game sucks i love spider-man and all things spiderman i have this for x-box and its beter but not by much

If you already have all the obvious DS games like Mario Kart, the New Mario Bros., and Advance Wars, then this should be the next game on your list. You don't have to be a comic fan to appriciate the 3D sidescrolling action you'll get from Ultimate Spider-Man. This game is just a whole lot of fun. The graphics are incredible, the controls are perfect, and the story line is strong. You'll be spinning webs, saving citizens, and nabbing the bad guys until your thumbs fall off. Don't bother with any of the second rate DS games out there until you've given this one a chance. You'll be glad that you did.

All I can say is WOW! Played this for hours and hours on my friend's DS, and went ahead and got the game. This is one of the best DS games out there, utilizing the touch screen to control spiderman or venom. Especially once you pass to %70 of the game, you can play with Spiderman and Venom at the same level, and one by one. It is unbelievable. Also controls are very straightforward and game is very responsive. It is not one of those take forever to finish one level and get frustrated kind of games, exactly opposite. Sometimes you might want to play the same level to see what you have missed. Be venom and eat people, refresh your energy. Great Game.

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this is the most fun ive had playing a hand held game in a long time and I also own a psp. this game mixes 3d with side scrolling game play and it also uses comic book style graphics and cut scenes. dont miss out on this game. PEACE OUT!