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Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (Japan)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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Reviewed in
1991
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Spider-Man vs Kingpin, a sequel or variant mixing action and urban exploration. Technically dated, lovely for 90s comics fans.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 7+
Description
Spider-Man battles the Kingpin and his criminal allies in this Sega Mega Drive action game. Published by Sega, released in Japan in August 1991. Action-adventure with Spider-Man taking on the Kingpin, New York city exploration and varied criminal bosses.

Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Ranking
2nd in Top 5 best Spider-Man games 90th in Top 100 best Mega Drive games
Technical info
💾0,37 MB 📅01/08/1991
Published by Sega

Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $6 Q6 complete
 $28 Q10 new
 $68 !
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Other versions
Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin
Europe
01/08/1991
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Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin
USA
01/08/1991
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Collector interest

Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin is the international edition of Sega/Technopop's game adapted from the Marvel comic.

Is Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin still worth playing in 2026?

An action platformer by Sega adapted from the Spider-Man comic, Spider-Man vs The Kingpin offers an urban adventure where the web slinger faces the famous Kingpin and his minions. The comic respectful art direction, web swinging system and original photography mode make it a good Marvel adaptation. Visually dated by now, the title keeps a real nostalgic flavour. For anyone fond of Spider-Man or nineties licensed games, a valid recommendation today still on Mega Drive for Marvel fans truly here indeed for any returning newcomer.

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