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I picked up Spider-Man for the Game Boy Advance back in 2002, a time when handheld games were really starting to show what they could do. It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision, and it felt like a solid attempt to bring the wall-crawler's action to a smaller screen. This was the era of bright, busy sprites and levels that pushed the hardware, and this game fit right in without trying to reinvent the wheel.

You control Spider-Man through a series of side-scrolling stages, swinging and punching your way through New York to stop various villains. The main goal is to progress through each level, defeat bosses like the Vulture or Scorpion, and occasionally defuse bombs to keep the city safe. Signature mechanics include using your web to swing across gaps, climb walls, and even web up enemies temporarily. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can spike during boss fights or sections with tricky platforming. It feels like a straightforward, action-packed brawler that captures the simple thrill of being Spider-Man.