Spider-Man and the X-Men: Arcade's Revenge
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| Developer(s) | Software Creations |
| Publisher(s) | LJN (Acclaim) |
| Release date(s) | 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Platform(s) | SNES, Sega Mega Drive/Sega Genesis, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy |
Spider-Man and the X-Men: Arcade's Revenge is the title of a video game released for the Super Nintendo in 1992 by Acclaim's LJN label. The game was also released for the Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, and Game Gear (the Sega games were released under the Flying Edge label). The single-player game features characters from Marvel Comics.
[edit] Game play
In the first level, you control Spider-Man who must use his spider sense to disarm on a several bombs located throughout an abandoned building. After you complete this level you learn that the evil Arcade has kidnapped Spider-Man, Storm, Cyclops, Wolverine, and Gambit. You must successfully complete each character's level (each set in Arcade's deadly funhouse) in order to get to control Spider-Man in a final battle with Arcade.
- Spider-Man's Levels: New York City rooftops with the bosses being Shocker, Rhino, Carnage, and the flying demon N'astirh.
- Storm's Levels: Underwater level with Storm having a limited air supply.
- Wolverine's Levels: Circus level with the bosses being Juggernaut and Apocalypse.
- Gambit's Levels: Two stages, both of which take place in a cave where a giant spiked ball is chasing you; the final boss is the Black Queen.
- Cyclops' Levels: Two stages, both of which take place in a Sentinel factory, with the final boss being the Master Mold.
The two 16-bit editions of the game were nearly identical, except the Sega edition removed the buzzing sound that occurred whenever Spider-Man's Spider-Sense occurred. The feature had existed in the Super Nintendo version.
[edit] Reviews
Critics often found the game to be incredibly difficult to complete, with many of the bosses killing the player with one hit.
