2. Spider-Man 2 (2004, Activision)
Spider-Man 2 is very near and dear to my heart personally because, not only is it one of the best movie tie-ins, it is undoubtedly one of the best comic book games out there. But that hasnt stopped the game from being overlooked thanks to Activisions previous Spider-Man movie tie-in (based on the first movie in Sam Raimis trilogy) being a severe disappointment. This is the first game that truly uses the potential it is given by allowing you, the player, to swing around New York City as the web-slinger himself with no boundaries to be found. Just like Raimis movie, Spider-Man 2 is above satisfying in every single way. Whether youre up for battling Doctor Octopus and saving the city, or you just want to web up a few petty thieves and leave them hanging from telephone poles, theres always something in the living and breathing New York City to tickle your fancy. The game even offers storylines that never made it into the final film such as Spider-Mans interactions with the Black Cat and his battles with major Spider-Man villains such as Shocker, Mysterio and the Rhino, all of whom you will face in several epic and action-packed boss battles. The game is packed with hidden gems and Easter Eggs that are just waiting to be found along with a wide array of mini-games and side mission that, along with the games main story, sustains the games momentum and doesnt give it a chance to slow down. Also, thanks to the movies actual cast lending their voices for the games characters, the game overall feels like an interactive version of the movie, keeping everything that was great about Raimis work story-wise and character-wise, and adding an extra layer of fun and excitement.