Spider-Man Strategy Guide by Brady Games

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" Well, it didn’t tell me how to get into the secret 'Mary Jane / Black Cat Love Triangle Mode' that I so wanted to be there... "

Title: Spider-Man Strategy Guide by Brady Games

Format: PSX Hint Book

Reviewing Monkey: Dungapult

The Hype: Spider-Man, one of the most hyped new games of 2000, widely hailed as the best super-hero/comic game of all time, now has its own official hint book.

What This Monkey Thought...

Layout: Boo-Yah! This hint book is Monkey magic! Built like a comic book (all the way down to using the patented comic narration font) this does everything to keep you in the game. It’s even designed in a logical order…, which so few hint books now days are. I wanted for nothing as I followed my game through. 5 out of 5

Usefulness: Hmm…This is a toughie. Not because the book isn’t fantastic, but instead because the game is so damned easy! We beat it in the office in something like four hours, which sort of makes me wonder how justifiable it is to spend 13 bucks. Still, if you are having problems with the game (which you had better not let us find out about or we will mock you relentlessly) this is absolutely the book for you. It’s easy flow and good walk through will help even your loser ass triumph. Still, it also has schemes for unlocking costumes, getting hidden items, etc., so for a measly ten spot it’s easily justifiable in having. 5 out of 5

Desired Content: Well, it didn’t tell me how to get into the secret "Mary Jane / Black Cat Love Triangle Mode" that I so wanted to be there, but it did have everything else; elaborated instructions on how to play, 3D maps of the levels, full walk through, tips and tricks, item locations, bios on all the costumes and guest stars, the whole nine yards. Hell, it even had a special "Behind the Scenes" on the making of the game! Keen! The only thing it didn’t have was the cheats to get all the costumes, but oh well (I’ll post them at the end of this review for y’all). 4 out of 5

Accuracy: Well, they seem to disagree with my theory of Doc Ock secretly being a "Bondage Baby" transvestite, but otherwise they’re right on. Everything was where they said it would be and the maps were accurate. This makes me happy…And when I’m happy I don’t do bad things to puppies. 5 out of 5

The Verdict:

All in all, this hint book kicks Monkey! It’s a shame the game is so damned easy, otherwise you’d need this a lot more. Still, I’d suggest picking it up if you want the full skinny.

The Good: Just about everything.

The Bad: Not enough cheats.

The Overall Ugly: A great hint book. More in the industry should look like this.

What it's Worth: Market

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Scarlet Spider costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "LETTER S" as a code to unlock the Scarlet Spider costume. Alternately, defeat Rhino in Level 3-1.

Ben Reilly costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "BNREILLY" as a code to unlock the Ben Reilly costume. Alternately, successfully play the game through level 4-2.

Quick Change Spidey costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "ALMSTPKR" as a code to unlock the Quick Change Spidey costume. Alternately, get more than 10,000 points in zip-line training mode. Note: This costume only allows two webbring cartridges.
Symbiotic Spidey costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "BLKSPIDR" as a code to unlock the Symbiotic Spidey costume. This costume allows Spider-Man to have unlimited webbing. Alternately, successfully complete the game on any difficulty setting.

Full health
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "DCSTUR" as a code to give Spider-Man full health.

Spidey 2099 costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "WNTYNDN" as a code to unlock the Spidey 2099 costume. This costume allows Spider-Man to do double damage. Alternately, collect all comics in the game.

Captain Universe costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "S COSMIC" as a code to unlock the Captain Universe costume. This costume allows Spider-Man to have double damage, unlimited webbing, and invincibility. Alternately, successfully complete the game on the hard difficulty setting.

"What If Contest?" mode
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "GBHSRSPM" as a code to unlock "What If Contest?" mode.

Big head mode
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "DULUX" as a code to give Spider-Man a big head.

Debug mode
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "LLADNEK" as a code to display debug information.

Amazing Bagman costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "AMZBGMAN" as a code to unlock the Amazing Bagman costume.

Armored Spider-Man
Unlock the Captain Universe costume. Go to the costumes and select it. Then, collect the Armored Spider-Man icon during the game to appear as Armored Spider-Man during the remainder of the game, including the intermission sequences.

Spidey Unlimited costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "PARALLEL" as a code to unlock the Spidey Unlimited costume. This costume allows Spider-Man to have stealth mode by pressing L2. Alternately, successfully complete the game twice on any difficulty setting.

Peter Parker costume
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "MJS STUD" as a code to unlock the Peter Parker costume. Alternately, find Peter Parker in the Kraven room in item hunt training mode. Note: This costume only allows two webbring cartridges.

Unlock everything
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "EEL NATS" as a code to unlock all secrets in the game.

All comic books
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "ALLSIXCC" as a code to unlock all comic books.

Level select
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "XCLSIOR" as a code to unlock the level select option on the "Special" menu.

Joel James Jewett
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "RULUR" as a code to unlock Joel James Jewett (Neversoft's President) in the character gallery.

Infinite webbing
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "STRUDL" as a code to give Spider-Man unlimited webbing.

All movies
Select the "Special" option from the main menu, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter "WATCH EM" as a code to unlock all FMV sequences.