Play Spider-man - Battle For New York (u)(rising Sun) Online

I picked up Spider-Man: Battle for New York on the Game Boy Advance back in 2006, a time when the handheld was full of these comic book tie-ins. It was developed by Vicarious Visions, who were known for solid GBA ports, and this one let you step into the roles of both Spider-Man and the Green Goblin. It felt like a direct follow-up to their earlier Spider-Man game, continuing that specific style of side-scrolling brawler they had established for the platform.

You alternate between controlling Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, each with their own campaign and unique moves. The main goal is to stop the other character's plans, which involves fighting through waves of enemies, navigating platforming sections, and confronting bosses. Signature mechanics include using Spider-Man's web-swinging to traverse gaps and the Green Goblin's glider for flight, alongside character-specific combat like webbing up foes or tossing pumpkin bombs. The pacing is fairly straightforward, moving you from one screen to the next, though the difficulty can spike during some of the boss encounters. It feels like a classic, no-frills beat 'em up that captures the simple fun of a superhero brawl on the small screen.