Play Spider-Man (World) (Sega) Online

Game Overview

This Sega Genesis gem nails the vibe of the 90s Spider-Man cartoon—the swinging feels surprisingly smooth for its time, and the animation captures that classic web-slinger look. You start off chasing Venom through the city, and yeah, the controls take a second to get used to (why is the jump button up?), but once you get the rhythm down, it’s weirdly satisfying to thwip between buildings. The levels mix brawling with some light platforming, and the bosses actually feel like proper comic book showdowns. Just don’t expect the open-world stuff from later Spidey games—this one’s all about that arcade-y, punch-your-way-through vibe. Still holds up if you’re into retro beat ‘em ups.