Play Spider-Man - Allie Ou Ennemi (F) Online

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe hit the Nintendo DS in 2007, published by Activision. It arrived during a period when handhelds were really pushing for more console-like action games, and this one tried to capture the feel of the bigger versions on a smaller screen. It's a beat 'em up that leans into the lighter side of the Spider-Man universe, focusing on teamwork rather than a grim, solo crusade.

You control Spider-Man, and later a rotating cast of allies (and former foes), moving through levels to punch, web, and kick your way through waves of symbiote-infected enemies. The main goal is to clear each area of these threats, often culminating in a boss encounter. Two key mechanics define the experience: using the touch screen for special attacks and quick-time events, and the ability to switch control between Spider-Man and your current partner to exploit different combat styles. The pacing is fairly brisk, with levels that are short and focused, though the difficulty can spike unexpectedly during some enemy swarms. It feels like a compact, sometimes chaotic brawler that makes decent use of the DS's features without overcomplicating things.