1991年，由Sega開發的蜘蛛人《Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin》（簡稱《Spider-Man》）在SEGA Mega Drive平台推出，以蜘蛛人為主角的橫向捲軸動作遊戲，並結合解謎元素，成功捕捉蜘蛛人漫畫的精髓，帶來緊張刺激的冒險體驗。有海外版Genesis外，更移植到Master Sytem、Game Gear跟SEGA CD。

故事背景以蜘蛛人的經典宿敵之一「金霸王」（Kingpin）為核心。金霸王策劃一個邪惡的陰謀，誣陷蜘蛛人安置核子炸彈，企圖讓紐約市的民眾將蜘蛛人視為敵人。為了阻止這場災難，蜘蛛人必須在24小時內擊敗金霸王和其他超級反派，找到並解除炸彈，要拯救城市跟洗脫嫌疑。

在遊戲過程中，不僅要對抗金霸王派出的各種小嘍囉，還需要面對多名漫威漫畫中耳熟能詳的反派角色，包括八爪博士(Doctor Octopus)、電光人（Electro）、綠惡魔（Green Goblin）、毒液（Venom）、惡鬼（Hobgoblin）、神秘客（Mysterio）、沙人（Sandman）、禿鷹（Vulture）和蜥蜴人（The Lizard）等。每位敵人都有獨特的戰鬥風格和挑戰，提供多樣化的戰鬥體驗。擊敗這些敵人就能拿到鑰匙，要在女友被金霸王丟入鹽酸坑前完成挑戰。

以第三人稱的視角操控蜘蛛人，在各種關卡中靈活穿梭。完美展現其經典技能，使用他的蜘蛛絲進行攀爬、擺盪和遠距攻擊。還能用拳腳攻擊敵人，或利用蜘蛛絲將敵人困住。此外，還加入蜘蛛人的「蜘蛛感應」（Spider-Sense），當有敵人接近時，畫面會出現提示，幫助提前做出應對。

難點在於資源的管理。蜘蛛絲是有限的，要通過探索關卡來補充道具，否則將無法使用此關鍵能力。此外，體力值與敵人的攻擊傷害也需要謹慎應對，特別是在面對BOSS戰時，如何合理運用蜘蛛人和體力值是勝負的關鍵。時間上的限制系統為增加緊張感。在有限的時間內完成任務，這意味著不僅要擊敗敵人，還要快速找到正確的路徑並解開炸彈的謎題。

有多個關卡，每關都有獨特的場景和挑戰，例如城市天際線、下水道和金霸王的基地等。在每個關卡中，要解決環境中的謎題，例如如何利用蜘蛛絲穿越高空障礙，或者破解機關來打開通道。同時，還會遭遇強大的BOSS戰，每位反派的攻擊模式和弱點都需要仔細研究才能成功擊敗。關卡設計中還融入一些開放性元素，選擇不同的路徑來完成目標，增加整體的重玩價值。此外，畫面的精緻程度和背景音樂也為遊戲增色不少，營造令人身臨其境的漫畫風格世界。

《Spider-Man》在推出後廣受好評，特別是在忠實再現蜘蛛人的能力和漫畫風格方面受到粉絲的讚揚。操作感流暢，戰鬥和解謎的結合提供多層次的挑戰。金霸王的陰謀、與經典反派的對決，以及緊湊的24小時情節，讓故事情節充滿張力，吸引玩家沉浸其中。

不過，也有部分批評意見，例如有些玩家認為關卡設計略顯重複，且時間限制的機制讓人感到緊張，對新手不夠友好。即便如此，該作品仍被認為是SEGA Mega Drive平台上最成功的漫畫改編遊戲之一，對後來的蜘蛛人遊戲設計產生深遠影響。值得注意的是不同版本的蜘蛛人《Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin》，會有不同的結局。在Master System，女友沒有被綁架，如果沒有擊敗金霸王，他就會逃走。Mega Drive的版本則是女友被殺害，金霸王逃走留下傷心的蜘蛛人。在Sega CD版本，沒有在有限的時間內擊敗金霸王並救出女友，警察就會將兩人逮捕。如果沒有擊敗金霸王則蜘蛛人與女友會被綁起來慢慢的往鹽酸坑落下。

這款遊戲的成功證明蜘蛛俠作為超級英雄角色的魅力，也展現SEGA在將漫畫改編成遊戲方面的創意實力。對於喜愛復古遊戲和蜘蛛人的粉絲而言，《Spider-Man》是不容錯過的經典之作。

Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (commonly referred to as Spider-Man) is a side-scrolling action game developed by Sega in 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, with subsequent adaptations for the Master System, Game Gear, and Sega CD. Featuring Spider-Man as the protagonist, the game combines action and puzzle-solving elements to create an engaging experience that captures the spirit of the Spider-Man comics.

Story

The plot revolves around Kingpin (Wilson Fisk), one of Spider-Man's iconic nemeses, who frames Spider-Man for planting a nuclear bomb in New York City. The city’s citizens turn against the hero, forcing Spider-Man to clear his name. With only 24 in-game hours to save the city, Spider-Man must battle Kingpin’s hired supervillains, deactivate the bomb, and rescue Mary Jane Watson, who is held hostage.

Gameplay

Players control Spider-Man in a side-scrolling format, navigating various stages, defeating enemies, and solving puzzles. The gameplay highlights Spider-Man's iconic abilities:

Web-slinging: Used for traversal, attacking, and immobilizing foes.

Wall-crawling: Essential for exploration and accessing hard-to-reach areas.

Spider-Sense: Provides alerts to nearby threats, helping players react strategically.

The game integrates resource management, with limited web fluid requiring players to collect items to replenish their supplies. This adds a strategic layer, especially during challenging boss fights and time-constrained objectives.

Enemies and Bosses

Spider-Man faces an array of Marvel villains, each with unique attacks and challenges:

Doctor Octopus、Electro、Green Goblin、Venom、Hobgoblin、Mysterio、Sandman、Vulture、The Lizard、Kingpin (as the final boss).

Defeating bosses yields keys needed to disarm the nuclear bomb, further intensifying the urgency of the game's 24-hour countdown.

Levels and Design

The game features diverse environments, such as city skylines, sewers, and Kingpin’s lair, with puzzles and obstacles tailored to Spider-Man's abilities. Some levels offer multiple paths, enhancing replayability. The Sega CD version includes animated cutscenes and an expanded soundtrack, providing a richer narrative experience.

Reception

Upon release, Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin received praise for its faithful representation of Spider-Man's abilities and comic-style visuals. Critics highlighted the smooth controls, engaging combat, and the tension created by the time limit. However, some noted repetitive level designs and a steep difficulty curve as drawbacks, particularly for newcomers.

Different platform versions offer unique story variations, affecting the outcome based on the player's performance:

On the Master System, Mary Jane is not kidnapped, and Kingpin escapes if not defeated.

In the Sega CD version, failure to stop Kingpin leads to Spider-Man and Mary Jane being arrested or dropped into an acid pit.

Legacy

The game remains a beloved classic, showcasing Spider-Man’s appeal and Sega's creativity in adapting comics into video games. Its success paved the way for future Spider-Man titles and solidified the hero's enduring popularity in the gaming world. For fans of retro gaming or Spider-Man, Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin is a must-play piece of history.