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The Amazing Spider-Man review

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:30:00 +1200

There exists a game in the superhero genre whose world is dark yet vibrant; whose combat balances the hero’s ultra-ordinary physical talents with genuine threats; and whose narrative plays out as both a homage to its source material and a compelling extension of its mythos. Rightly acclaimed, it is the standard by which all others must be judged, and a title of true significance whose influence will likely linger until force feedback costumes are de rigeur.

With The Amazing Spider-Man, Beenox has wisely chosen to build a game heavily reminiscent of the masterpiece Batman: Arkham City, and at a glance, many of its compelling elements appear to be in place here: an open world, free-flowing multiple-adversary combat, and a unique movement system that fits the character.

Quickly though, The Amazing Spider-Man’s flaws are unmasked.

The Amazing Spider-Man launch trailer

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:52:00 +1200

Beenox and Activision have released the launch trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man.

The Amazing Spider-Man Stan Lee trailer

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:45:00 +1200

Hear what Stan Lee has to say about his role as a playable character in The Amazing Spider-Man.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:18:00 +1200

Imagine the Spider-Man franchise from the perspective of Beenox.

Having acquired a litany of awards from various sources over the years, the Quebec-based developer has been entrusted by owner Activision with the ongoing development of the long-lived series. Regardless of any individual fondness towards one of the most successful superheroes ever invented, it's still a creative crap-shoot. Fans demand authenticity, but without the ability to innovate, development can quickly devolve into the kind of paint-by-numbers rubbish most Hollywood-to-video-game tie-ins exude.

Fortunately however, The Amazing Spider-Man picks up the action from the end of the film, allowing Beenox to add its own touches to a story arc of its own conception, and neatly prevents any spoilers from ruining the take at the Box Office. It also removes the requirement to launch the game simultaneously with the film, which is typically the best way to inflict maximum damage as synchronised releases are virtually impossible to achieve without sacrificing quality. Odd, then, that the game is scheduled for one week prior to the film debut, but this isn't Beenox's first time, so some faith is probably justified.

The Amazing Spider-Man Manhattan BTS trailer

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:13:00 +1200

Activision and Beenox take us behind-the-scenes to demonstrate how the game's version of Manhattan has been developed to become Spidey's playground.

The Amazing Spider-Man E3 2012 trailer

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:50:00 +1200

In The Amazing Spider-Man, players take on the role of a young Peter Parker discovering his new Spider-Man powers and added Super Hero responsibilities.

The Amazing Spider-Man web rush trailer

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:26:00 +1200

Beenox's Brant Nichols talks us through the first-ever in-game footage of the new Web Rush mechanic.

The Amazing Spider-Man "Web Rush" trailer

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:48:00 +1200

Activision and Beenox have released a new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man, showcasing the Web Rush gameplay feature.

The Amazing Spider-Man Iguana trailer

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:03:00 +1300

Activision has released a first trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man. The first villain to be featured is Iguana, a seven foot tall, mutated reptile terrorizing the citizens of Manhattan.