Play Amazing Spider-Man 2, The (USA, Europe) Online

Swing through pixelated streets, punch goons mid-air, and pull off janky wall jumps that somehow feel perfect. Doc Ock’s a tiny sprite with big rage, and those crunchy chiptunes make every rooftop chase hit harder.

Developer: Bits Studios

Genre: Action

Released: 1992

File size: 72 bytes

Game Overview

Remember when Game Boy games had to make up for tiny screens with solid gameplay? The Amazing Spider-Man 2 nails that—you’re immediately swinging between blocky buildings, punching muggers in alleys, and pulling off weirdly satisfying wall-jumps. The controls take a minute to click (that double-tap web swing still trips me up sometimes), but once they do, you’ll be bouncing off enemies like a pinball.

It’s got that classic comic book vibe—Dr. Octopus shows up looking like four angry pixels with a grudge, and the chiptune soundtrack somehow makes everything feel urgent. Don’t expect deep storytelling, but the levels throw just enough variety to keep it interesting: one minute you’re chasing a helicopter, the next you’re dodging falling crates in a warehouse. Honestly, I keep coming back just for that moment when you land a perfect aerial kick and the screen shakes like it’s impressed with you.

If you’ve got a soft spot for janky-but-charming retro superhero games, this one’s worth digging out of the bargain bin.