# Ultimate Spider-Man (Game Boy Advance) Introduction ## Overview *Ultimate Spider-Man*, released on September 22, 2005, for the Game Boy Advance by Activision and developed by Vicarious Visions, is a 2D action-platformer based on the Ultimate Spider-Man comic by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley. Set three months after the Venom arc, Spider-Man investigates Trask Industries’ role in his parents’ deaths and the Venom symbiote’s creation, while Venom evades capture by Bolivar Trask. Players switch between Spider-Man and Venom in a seven-issue story, each with three chapters. Praised for its comic-book style and dual gameplay (*IGN*: 7.7/10), it was noted for its short length (*GameSpot*: 7/10). ## Why Play Ultimate Spider-Man? *Ultimate Spider-Man* on Game Boy Advance offers dynamic 2D action. Players control Spider-Man, using web-slinging (R+B), punches, and kicks to battle enemies like Shocker’s goons, with a limited web fluid gauge for attacks and movement. Venom uses claws and tentacles, feeding on enemies to restore his draining health. The game spans 2-3 hours, with levels lasting 5-15 minutes. Its cel-shaded visuals and comic-panel transitions immerse players in the Ultimate Marvel universe, appealing to *Spider-Man 2 (2004, GBA)* and *Dragon Warrior Monsters* fans, distinct from *Need for Speed: Underground 2*’s racing or *Captain Tsubasa V*’s sports RPG. ## Key Features - Play as Spider-Man and Venom in a 2-3 hour adventure - 2D platformer with web-slinging and symbiote-based combat - Battle Shocker, Silver Sable, and Carnage - Cel-shaded visuals with comic-book panel transitions - Seven “issues” with story-driven chapters - Authentic GBA gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: Game Boy Advance vs. Other Versions - **Game Boy Advance (2005)**: 2D side-scroller, seven issues, limited web fluid. - **Compared to Ultimate Spider-Man (2005, PS2/Xbox/GC)**: GBA is 2D, shorter; consoles are 3D, open-world. - **Compared to Spider-Man 2 (2004, GBA)**: *Ultimate Spider-Man* is comic-based, dual characters; *Spider-Man 2* is movie-based. - **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. - **Other Versions**: PS2, Xbox, GameCube (3D, Treyarch), Nintendo DS (3D side-scroller), PC, mobile. ## Play Ultimate Spider-Man Online Play *Ultimate Spider-Man* (2005, GBA) instantly on Classic Joy Games with GBA emulators. Also available on select retro gaming platforms with 4.4/5 ratings from 128 votes. Physical copies cost $20-$50 (cart) or $60-$150 (CIB). Use VisualBoyAdvance or MyBoy!. Strategy: Save web fluid for Carnage; use Venom’s grabs for crowds. Cheat: Enter “SPIDEY” at password screen for max health. Note: Some emulators may lag during Venom’s tentacle animations. Join Classic Joy Games and stop Trask Industries now!