Spider-Man: Mysterio’s Menace on the GBA is one of those classic side-scrolling beat-em-ups where you swing through New York, punch thugs in alleys, and get ambushed by villains mid-air—because of course you do. Mysterio’s behind some weird city-wide illusion, so you’re bouncing between rooftops, dodging his trippy smoke bombs, and occasionally running into guys like Rhino or Vulture who just love ruining your day.

The controls are simple—web-swinging feels a little stiff at first, but you get used to it—and the boss fights are the real highlight. Mysterio’s gimmicks keep you guessing, like when the screen suddenly flips or duplicates of him pop up. It’s not the deepest Spider-Man game out there, but for a GBA title, it nails the chaotic fun of being Spidey.