First, we're concerned by the lack of actual gameplay here and in several other trailers we've seen. Also, the character designs are pretty underwhelming. Most troubling though is the decided lack of swinging, which is the best part of the previous Spider-Man games. We can already hear you shouting at your computer screens and, yes, we know that this game is aimed at kids. But just 15 minutes ago we were making clanging sound effects with our mouths while we walked a Big Daddy figure across our desk. You'll forgive us if we don't draw much of a distinction.
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe trailer doesn't make us feel better
by Justin McElroy 
on Aug 24th 2007 11:28AM
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First, we're concerned by the lack of actual gameplay here and in several other trailers we've seen. Also, the character designs are pretty underwhelming. Most troubling though is the decided lack of swinging, which is the best part of the previous Spider-Man games. We can already hear you shouting at your computer screens and, yes, we know that this game is aimed at kids. But just 15 minutes ago we were making clanging sound effects with our mouths while we walked a Big Daddy figure across our desk. You'll forgive us if we don't draw much of a distinction.
Reader Comments (25)
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:33AM Fernando Rocker said
That really sucks. Honestly.
But if ignorant people keep buying this games, theres nothing we can do.
But if ignorant people keep buying this games, theres nothing we can do.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 12:51PM (Unverified) said
Actually spiderman games doesn't suck as much as you would think,they are pretty enjoyable well not all of them for example Spiderman 2 was awesome but 3 was a piece of crap but it was based on Spiderman 3 the movie which was also crappy.
It would be ok if it was a Wii/Ds Exlucisve but it simply doesn't work as a multiplatform,Pc gamers will take it as an insult,xbox 360/Ps3 gamers will say WTf with the grpahics Etc etc.
I'm looking foward to this game for the Wii.
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It would be ok if it was a Wii/Ds Exlucisve but it simply doesn't work as a multiplatform,Pc gamers will take it as an insult,xbox 360/Ps3 gamers will say WTf with the grpahics Etc etc.
I'm looking foward to this game for the Wii.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 1:30PM hvnlysoldr said
The Nerd plays some horrible Spidey games:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18686.html
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http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18686.html
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:38AM hvnlysoldr said
I have only the basics of comic book knowledge but I can't place Venom's seeming sonic scream. Isn't that a weakness of his?
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:45AM rogre78 said
I thought it looked pretty fun. The previous Spiderman games never appealed to me, but this looked like Marvel: UA to me. Which I liked.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:45AM Neon Jebus said
I'll still rent the darn thing though just because it's Spiderman. Also, my Big Daddy figure has decided to protect a new item. That would be a Heinz pickle whistle my boss gave me this week.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:49AM (Unverified) said
"Let's make a game with zero effort paid to graphics and call it an art style!"
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:50AM Stupidiot said
It's not fair! Why can't we get Big daddy figures of our own here in the UK? I may not have anything for him to protect, but it would have made a nice geek trophy.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 11:55AM hvnlysoldr said
If they can't survive American mailing think how worse it would get going overseas.
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Posted: Aug 24th 2007 12:00PM Rainart said
Did anyone else notice that Venom was using a loud sound (roaring) as a weapon? Venom...using...SOUND. The very thing that can cause him harm...Maybe he'll get a flamethrower too.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 12:56PM (Unverified) said
Is like giving Superman a Kryptonite sword hahaha.
I wonder if the people behind this even know who the hell is spiderman.
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I wonder if the people behind this even know who the hell is spiderman.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 12:21PM Dale P said
So did anyone else see Venom using sound as a wea-
I'll get my coat. :D
I'll get my coat. :D
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 1:58PM (Unverified) said
had they made this "Spider-Man: LEGO" it would have had hope.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 12:50PM Zombait said
I hate how they on use the movie theme for all the new spiderman games. they were ok except for the 3rd one, what was with all the singing and dancing??? what they need to do a remake of maximum carnage
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 1:39PM (Unverified) said
Maximum Carnage was a great game. Still play sometimes on the SNES have yet to beat it though. It was hard as heck like games should be.
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Posted: Aug 24th 2007 1:08PM (Unverified) said
Every game can't have AAA-quality graphics. Only a handful of games can demand the $20+ million budgets it now takes to make a game with AAA-quality graphics, and still make a profit. That's one of the side effect of going HD - it widens the gap between the big-budget games and the normal games.
Posted: Aug 25th 2007 5:02AM BurntMeatloaf said
God forbid developers should actually have to work for their profit, especially if they're handling a huge franchise like SPIDER-MAN.
I repeat: SPIDER-MAN. Yeah, the movies that made a s**tload of money at the box office.
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I repeat: SPIDER-MAN. Yeah, the movies that made a s**tload of money at the box office.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 1:15PM zsavior said
@ HEY!!! THe awesomeness of that game can't be contained. You got to understand that was pure greatness. Matter of fact anytime Spiderman and Venom team up to catch Carnage is epic.
Venom threatening innocent by standers with death if they don't come forward and say where Carnage went. Spiderman bewildered by the fact he is teamed with a lunatic to catch a lunatic. That is inspiration for gaming right there.
Venom threatening innocent by standers with death if they don't come forward and say where Carnage went. Spiderman bewildered by the fact he is teamed with a lunatic to catch a lunatic. That is inspiration for gaming right there.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 2:15PM (Unverified) said
I don't know a whole lot about this game but I've got to disagree on the character design. I think it looks great. It's along the lines of Team Fortress 2. I especially like Doc Oc.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 3:47PM Blaggers said
It seems like they're trying to go after the Lego Star Wars market. Too bad those games were actually really good.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 3:32PM (Unverified) said
I know this game head to toe, as i work for Activision and worked on this project.
It's aimed at a younger audience, hence the more simple graphics and gameplay. it's an ok game for what the target audience is.
But many 360 gamers will play it for once reason, and one reason only. = Easiest achievement points ever.
It's aimed at a younger audience, hence the more simple graphics and gameplay. it's an ok game for what the target audience is.
But many 360 gamers will play it for once reason, and one reason only. = Easiest achievement points ever.
Posted: Aug 24th 2007 6:04PM PoisonedAl said
You'd have to be totally incompetent to make a game where you can play Doc-Oc suck.
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Posted: Aug 25th 2007 5:06AM BurntMeatloaf said
The good news is that this trailer does exactly what a trailer SHOULD do: let you know if the game is actually going to be decent or not. Too many trailers fail to do that.
Unfortunately, this trailer actually does it's job very well.
Unfortunately, this trailer actually does it's job very well.
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