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Spider-Man

Spider-Man released in 1982 by Parker Brothers was the first video game to feature SpiderMan and also the first video game based on a Marvel Comics character.

1 January 1982

Spider-Man is a platform developed by Atari, released 1 January 1982 on Atari 2600 and Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000.

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What Spider-Man is

Spider-Man is a platform game developed by Atari and released in 1982. It was published by Parker Brothers. It is available on Atari 2600 and Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000.

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Marvel series

Spider-Man is the third of 404 entries we hold in the Marvel series. It arrived 3 years after The Incredible Hulk Escapes. The next entry was Questprobe featuring The Hulk in 1984.

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What it launched against

Spider-Man launched on 1 January 1982, within three weeks of Ms. Pac-Man, Zaxxon, Gorf and Robotron: 2084.

Released around the same time: Ms. Pac-Man, Zaxxon, Gorf, Robotron: 2084.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Spider-Man — frequently asked questions

When did Spider-Man come out?
Spider-Man was released on 1 January 1982 for Atari 2600 and Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000.
Does Spider-Man have multiplayer?
Yes. Spider-Man supports multiplayer.

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