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When Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, little did he know that it would take more than some antiseptic cream and a bit of a sit down to sort him out. He became the Spiderman... a red, lycra-clad, adolescent, super-journalist-type, and he's swinging onto the Game Boy Color this autumn!

Past Marvel licences haven't really managed to live up to their illustrious names (X-Men Mutant Academy, for example) but one of the first things to notice about this game is the great way the spirit of the original comic books have been evoked. Each large (but undeniably far-from-innovative) level is separated by a chunk of plot shown in a moody, comic-style manner.

The gameplay itself is extremely difficult, as you battle your way past hundreds of violent criminals armed with golfclubs and bombs, before facing different bosses on your journey to get to the root of the case. Starting from the offices of the Daily Bugle, this mission sees Spiderman spinning his way nimbly through impressively large, action-packed levels, through sewers and subways packed with great bonuses, challenges and other details.

The sheer size of the game, coupled with great graphics and the simple fact that it's a Marvel title, will ensure success for Spiderman. But there are few options, so don't buy this game expecting to still be playing away at your grandchildren's weddings. That just makes spidey sense.

Spiderman isn't a bad game, it's just the kind of game that we've all played to death many times before.

There's nothing out of the ordinary here, just jumping and swinging around, collecting stuff and killing bad guys. If Spiderman is a favourite of yours you will find a few hours of fun in the game.

Marvel licences sell like cakes that are reasonably hot though, so this title is bound to be a hit, whatever it's really like.

Graphics 100%
Has a comic book look.

Sound 80%
Fine series of beeps.

Playability 60%
Very tricky challenge.

Lastability 60%
A short challenge.

Overall 89%
Do whatever a spider can!