Play Spider-Man - Battle For New York (E) Online

Spider-Man: Battle for New York came out on the Nintendo DS in 2006, published by Activision. It was part of that wave of handheld games that tried to pack a console-like experience into a smaller package, using both screens and the stylus in ways that felt experimental at the time. The game follows the conflict between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, with a playable Goblin campaign that offered a different perspective on the usual heroics.

You control either Spider-Man or the Green Goblin, switching between them to progress through side-scrolling levels filled with thugs and environmental obstacles. The main objective is to fight your way to the end of each stage, confronting bosses and clearing enemy waves. Signature mechanics include using the touch screen for special attacks, like webbing up foes or tossing pumpkin bombs, and tilting the system to dodge attacks or steer during flight sequences. The pacing is brisk, with straightforward combat that can get repetitive but stays engaging thanks to the variety of moves. It feels like a compact, action-focused brawler that makes decent use of the hardware.