8 Best Movie Licensed Video Games Of All Time
6. Spider-Man 2 (Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube)
Despite its age, Spider-Man 2, an adaptation of the famous Sam Raimi film sequel, is widely considered to be one of the best Spider-Man games in existence. Making its way to the sixth generation of home consoles back in 2004, this movie tie-in game took plenty of Spidey fans by surprise during a time in which Marvel heroes weren’t quite as celebrated as they are today.
In many ways similar to the PS4 exclusive Spider-Man title, Spider-Man 2 allowed players to web-swing from building to building and wrap up baddies a full fourteen years before the current generation game.
Unlike most games based on the fictional character, Spider-Man 2 succeeded in allowing players to feel like Marvel’s famous red-and-blue web-slinger. With the freedom to travel around New York City and tackle missions in a non-linear fashion, this game was far better than anyone would have suspected—a fate not common among similar video game releases.
That is not to say that all other hero-based games are of a lesser quality, but 2004’s Spider-Man 2 still remains a shining example of the potential of video games based on Marvel properties.