One dedicated fan has taken it upon themselves to design a remake concept for the beloved 2005 video game, Ultimate Spider-Man. Using the original audio from the 2005 USM, custom UI and spliced gameplay elements from Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (2023), YouTuber ItIsSpid has shown that we could really use a remake of this cherished PS2-era classic. Take a look:
Released back in 2005 (holy crap, we are old), Ultimate Spider-Man the game was based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name. The game’s story, written by Brian Michael Bendis, followed the adventures of a young Peter Parker, who juggled his life as a high school student with his role as Spider-Man. The plot intertwined Peter’s struggle against various villains, including Venom, who was also a playable character in the game.
Gameplay in Ultimate Spider-Man featured a combination of web-slinging, wall-crawling, and combat mechanics. Players could explore an open-world representation of Manhattan and Queens, engaging in various missions and side activities. The game allowed players to switch between Spider-Man and Venom, each with distinct abilities and gameplay styles with Spider-Man’s gameplay emphasizing agility and speed, using web-based attacks, while Venom relied on brute strength and could consume enemies to regain health.
Released on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Microsoft Windows, and later on the Nintendo DS, the game received generally favorable reviews from critics. The comic book art style, directly influenced by artist Mark Bagley’s work on the comic series, was particularly praised for its unique aesthetic. The narrative and voice acting were also well-received, although some critics noted that the game’s story was incredibly short. Despite some criticisms, the game was appreciated for its faithfulness to the source material and engaging storytelling.
While this is nothing more than an artist showing some incredible work, it really makes us want an actual remake now more than ever. And even if we are getting some total bangers from Insomniac, you can really never have too many Spider-Man games.
