Nintendo DS · 2007
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
A 2007 Spider-Man action game built around defeating villains and then teaming up with them in two-player co-op.
- Publisher
- Publisher to verify
- Format
- Game card
- Genre
- action-adventure game
- Released
- 2007
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Overview
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe puts players through a campaign where defeated villains can be recruited as sidekicks, and the player can switch between Spider-Man and a chosen ally at any moment. The DS version pairs standard beat-em-up combat with the system's touch screen for quick actions. The game was developed by Next Level Games and released for Nintendo DS in 2007.
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Why it matters
It is a snapshot of mid-2000s licensed console games, where hero-versus-villain framing drove both the combat structure and the character roster. The recruit-and-fight-alongside mechanic distinguishes it from other Spider-Man titles of the same year.
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The physical edition
A complete copy typically includes the Nintendo DS game card in its printed cardboard case, along with any included manual or inserts. Regional editions can differ in packaging language and cover art, so a listing's specific edition should be checked before purchase.
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Playing it today
The game runs on original Nintendo DS hardware and is compatible with the DSi and 3DS, which can play DS cards. Because it is a licensed 2007 title, online features are not part of the core experience and should not be expected.