Developed by Neversoft Entertainment and released in 2000 across PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PC, and Mac, Spider-Man is an action-adventure game casting players in the role of the titular Marvel hero. Gameplay revolves around traversing environments through web-swinging, engaging enemies in melee combat, and employing stealth to navigate encounters. The story unfolds around a criminal conspiracy that brings several notable antagonists into conflict with Spider-Man, including Doctor Octopus and Venom. The combination of movement mechanics and varied combat options gives the game a distinctive feel among licensed action titles of its era, reflecting Neversoft's emphasis on mobility and moment-to-moment engagement across its levels.