# Spider-Man 2 (Game Boy Advance) Introduction ## Overview *Spider-Man 2*, released on June 28, 2004, for the Game Boy Advance by Activision and developed by Digital Eclipse, is a 2D action-platformer based on the 2002 film *Spider-Man 2* starring Tobey Maguire. Peter Parker, as Spider-Man, faces Doctor Octopus, who plans to rebuild his fusion reactor, while confronting villains like Rhino, Mysterio, and Shocker. With web-slinging, wall-crawling, and movie-inspired cutscenes, it builds on *Spider-Man (2002, GBA)* with improved controls. Praised for its faithful adaptation (*IGN*: 7.5/10), it was noted for short length (*GameSpot*: 7/10). ## Why Play Spider-Man 2? *Spider-Man 2* on Game Boy Advance delivers fast-paced 2D action. Players swing through New York’s rooftops, warehouses, and streets across 15 levels, using web-based attacks (e.g., web zip, impact webbing) and melee combos to fight enemies like thugs and robotic drones. Collecting power-ups enhances health and web fluid, while story missions follow the film’s plot. The game spans 3-5 hours, with levels lasting 5-15 minutes. Its vibrant sprites and cinematic feel appeal to *Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace* and *Dragon Warrior Monsters* fans, distinct from *Need for Speed: Underground 2*’s racing or *Captain Tsubasa V*’s sports RPG. ## Key Features - Swing through New York in a 3-5 hour action adventure - 2D platformer with web-slinging and combo attacks - Battle Doctor Octopus, Rhino, Mysterio, and Shocker - Collect power-ups for health and web fluid upgrades - Movie-inspired cutscenes and energetic soundtrack - Authentic GBA gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: Game Boy Advance vs. Other Versions - **Game Boy Advance (2004)**: 2D side-scroller, movie-based, improved mechanics. - **Compared to Spider-Man 2 (2004, PS2/Xbox/GC)**: GBA is 2D, linear; consoles are 3D, open-world. - **Compared to Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace (2001, GBA)**: *Spider-Man 2* ties to the movie, has more levels; *Mysterio* is non-movie. - **Compared to Dragon Warrior Monsters (1998, GBC)**: Action vs. monster-collecting RPG. - **Compared to Super Robot Taisen Compact 3 (2003, WonderSwan)**: Platformer vs. tactical RPG. - **Compared to Need for Speed: Underground 2 (2004)**: Action vs. racing. - **Compared to Captain Tsubasa V (1994, SNES)**: Superhero vs. soccer RPG. - **Re-releases**: Twin Pack with *Spider-Man* (2005, GBA). ## Play Spider-Man 2 Online Play *Spider-Man 2* (2004, GBA) instantly on Classic Joy Games with GBA emulators. Also available on select retro gaming platforms with 4.3/5 ratings from 40 votes. Physical copies cost $15-$40 (cart) or $50-$120 (CIB). Use VisualBoyAdvance or MyBoy!. Strategy: Use web zip to evade Rhino’s charge; save impact webbing for Doctor Octopus. Cheat: Enter “WEBHEAD” at password screen for all levels unlocked. Note: Some emulators may glitch during train sequence animations. Join Classic Joy Games and stop Doctor Octopus now!