History VideoGame / SpiderMan2000

* AndYourRewardIsClothes: Unlockable costumes include the symbiotic black suit, the costume from ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManUnlimited'', [[ComicBook/ScarletSpider the Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly's Spider-Man costume]], ComicBook/SpiderMan2099, Captain Universe, Peter in civvies, the Bombastic Bag Man, and Quick Change Spidey (Peter in civvies, only with a mask and gloves on). Although some of these costumes (like the Scarlet Spider outfit) are purely cosmetic, others of them gave you slight handicaps or advantages:

* TheCameo: A number of other heroes show up in the course of the game, including [[ComicBook/DareDevil Dare Devil]], [[ComicBook/ThePunisher The Punisher]], [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Captain America]], and [[ComicBook/TheFantasticFour The Human Torch]].

* HeroesGoneFishing: We get to see Captain America, Spidey, Comicbook/{{Daredevil}} and ComicBook/ThePunisher chilling out playing cards at the end, while Black Cat and the Human Torch dance.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse:
** So, did Spider-Man and Venom just decide to leave the Lizard locked-up in the sewers?
** [[spoiler:Cletus Kasady, after losing the symbiote]], is never seen again as Spider-Man is getting chased by [[spoiler:Monster Ock while the lab is blowing up. He is likely to have died unless the symbiote somehow reached him after detaching from Doc Ock.]]

* HypocriticalHumor: [[spoiler:When Spider-Man says that no one can control the symbiotes, Mysterio is adamant that Doc Ock found a way. Later on, after everyone's in prison, Mysterio says their failure wasn't his fault, and that Doc Ock's plan was horrible, since everyone knows you can't control the symbiotes.]]

* IronicEcho: [[spoiler:Spider-Man tells Mysterio that [[YouFool it's impossible to control the symbiotes]]. When in prison, [[spoiler:Mysterio tells everyone how stupid Doctor Octopus's plan is as "no one can control the symbiotes".]]

* HypocriticalHumor: [[spoiler:When Spider-Man says that no one can control the symbiotes, [[spoiler:Mysterio]] is adamant that Doc Ock found a way. Later on, after everyone's in prison, [[spoiler:Mysterio]] says their failure wasn't his fault, and that Doc Ock's plan was horrible, since everyone knows you can't control the symbiotes.]]

''Spider-Man'' is a [[UsefulNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames fifth-generation]] video game starring the ol' webhead, which came out in 2000 and uses the same game engine as ''VideoGame/TonyHawksProSkater''. The game was developed by {{Creator/Neversoft}} for the Platform/PlayStation and Platform/Nintendo64 and ported to the [[Platform/SegaDreamcast Dreamcast]], Platform/MicrosoftWindows, and Platform/AppleMacintosh. A version of the game for Platform/GameBoyColor was developed by Creator/VicariousVisions.

** Despite [[spoiler:Mysterio]]'s comment of fighting Spidey for decades, Peter is in his early to mid 20's according to the game's manual.

''Spider-Man'' is a [[UsefulNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames fifth-generation]] video game starring the ol' webhead, which came out in 2000 and uses the same game engine as ''VideoGame/TonyHawksProSkater''. The game was developed by {{Creator/Neversoft}} for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation and UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and ported to the [[UsefulNotes/SegaDreamcast Dreamcast]], UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows, and UsefulNotes/AppleMacintosh. A version of the game for UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor was developed by Creator/VicariousVisions.

Of course, this is just one of several video games about Spider-Man. For the game that was released as a tie-in to the Creator/SamRaimi [[Film/SpiderMan1 film]], go to ''VideoGame/SpiderManTheMovie''. For the Creator/InsomniacGames-produced UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 title of the same name, see ''VideoGame/SpiderManPS4''. For the others, see the list [[Franchise/SpiderMan here]].

* AdaptationalHeroism: Dr. Otto Octavius has reformed as seen in the game's opening, having stopped being Doc Ock and returning to proper science. [[spoiler:[[SubvertedTrope It was just a ruse.]]

* EvilSoundsDeep: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed.]] Venom's voice is ''[[GutturalGrowler veeerrrryy]]'' deep, [[spoiler:but is not exactly that evil.]]

* AbandonedWarehouse: The level right after Mysterio takes place in one. Creator/StanLee lampshades it.

* AdaptationalHeroism: Dr. Otto Octavius has reformed as seen in the game's opening, having stopped being Doc Ock and returning to proper science. [[spoiler:[[SubvertedTrope It was just a ruse.]]]]

* AllThereInTheManual: The tie-in comic reveals that Carnage, Rhino, and Mysterio were all locked up in The Vault prior to the game, but were released as part of the master plan of [[spoiler:Doctor Octopus]].

-->'''Rhino:''' So... I'm a Rhino, you're a Scorpion, and he's an Octopus... What's a Mysterio?

* BadassInDistress: Black Cat is kidnapped by Doc Ock and his men after Spidey defeated Rhino.

* BizarroEpisode: The WhatIf mode is this InUniverse. There are countless changes, from cameos of the Watcher and the Human Torch to a yellow submarine racing you through the entrance to the underground base (and giving you a cheat code if you win) to Doc Ock inexplicably being tiny and declaring "I am Mini Ock!" Among many others.

* ConvenientEnemyBase: Mysterio enters the plot in Daily Bugle's basement, which has a hidden entrance to what appears to be Mysterio's lair.

* FauxActionGirl: Black Cat, not only is she one-shotted by Rhino, she's also kidnapped by Doc Ock and his men. And in the What If? mode, [[ItMakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext she just can't stop dancing...]]

* HeadDesk: Doc Ock starts banging his head against the bars of the cell upon realizing that his cellmates are idiots.

* HeroWithBadPublicity: Spider-Man, due to being framed by Mysterio for theft and kidnapping. The cops even send attack helicopters armed with machine guns and rockets to bring him in.
* HerrDoctor: Thanks to Creator/EfremZimbalistJr reprising his role from ''Spider-Man: The Animated Series'', Doc Ock has a German accent once again.

* HypocriticalHumor: [[spoiler:When Spider-Man says that no one can control the symbiotes, Mysterio is adamant that Doc Ock found a way. Later on, after everyone's in prison, Mysterio says their failure wasn't his fault, and that Doc Ock's plan was horrible, since everyone knows you can't control the symbiotes.]]

* IronicEcho: [[spoiler:Spider-Man tells Mysterio that [[YouFool it's impossible to control the symbiotes]]. When in prison, Mysterio tells everyone how stupid Doctor Octopus's plan is as "no one can control the symbiotes".]]

* LaughingMad: Carnage. A lot.

* MasterOfIllusion: Mysterio, as always. [[spoiler:He, in disguise, stole the technology for Dr. Octopus.]] This also allows him to grow in size. Somehow.
* MirrorMatch: Mysterio briefly pulls this when he first engages Spider-Man, before revealing himself.

* OneManArmy: In the first level, Spider-Man takes out a couple dozen Jade Syndicate bank robbers with assault rifles. In the final level, he also infiltrates [[spoiler:Doc Ock's]] secret underwater base, plowing his way through symbiotes and the automated defenses (laser turrets and electrified floors) in the process.

* TrojanAmbulance: After Black Cat is badly injured by Rhino, she gets taken away in an ambulance by fake paramedics working for Doc Ock.

-->'''[[TheDitz Rhino]]:''' ''Hey'', I got a Bingo! Ha ha! You guys think you're so smart, but I ''won!'' Ha! Who's your daddy, Doc Ock?!! Ha ha ha! Victory is ''mine!'' You're always laughing at ''me'', but ''who's cryin' now, huh?!!'' Ha ha ha ha, ha...eh...Wait a minute, I think I made a mistake...

'''Mysterio:''' It's not ''my'' [[NeverMyFault fault]]. [[spoiler:Doc Ock]]'s plan was horrible!

* IronicEchoCut: Played for laughs when Venom says that Peter hates it when they get the drop on him. Cue Venom surprising Spider-Man, who shouts that he ''hates'' it when Venom gets the drop on him.

* OwMyBodyPart: In the "Chase Venom" level, Spidey pursues Venom through what appears to be an office building, and randomly says "Ow, my head!" or "Ooh, toe, toe, toe, ow!" while falling down a flight of stairs.

* PurpleIsPowerful: The symbiotes are purple and the strongest enemies in the game.

-->'''Spider-Man:''' [[DeadpanSnarker J.J., you are out of the will.]]

** You can get to the [[Franchise/FantasticFour Baxter Building]] in the first level. The Human Torch even shows up in What If...? mode and says that they're busy fighting Mole Man.

* MaleGaze: Black Cat's well-defined rear end is prominently displayed on-screen during 4 different occasions (the tutorial level twice, the 6th cutscene and the end of level 31 after you rescue her). The storyboard for the 6th cutscene specifically had her butt take up almost the entire screen in one shot (toned down in the actual cutscene). Both her and Mary Jane also have the most obvious cleavage the Ps1's engine could render.

* ProductPlacement: ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2'' is ''everywhere''.

* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Complete and utter negligence, in other words letting Scorpion have his way with J. Jonah Jameson and letting Venom drown Mary Jane will result in [[NonStandardGameOver instant failure]]. Doesn't stop Jameson haters and [[DieForOurShip rabid Peter x Gwen or Peter x Felicia shippers]] from trying, though.

** Scorpion is the first proper boss in the game, seeming to take advantage of the manhunt against Spider-Man to attempt to murder Jameson, but has nothing to do with the mastermind's plan (not even being recruited by them in the [[AllThereInTheManual prequel comic]]) or overarching plot of the game as a whole. [[spoiler:He does, however, get to interact with the rest of the rogues in the end credits, incredulous that, despite teaming up, they ''still'' couldn't defeat Spider-Man.]]

** Scorpion is the first proper boss in the game, seeming to take advantage of the manhunt against Spider-Man to attempt to murder Jameson, but beyond that is notably the only boss in the game to have nothing to do with the plot, and wasn't recruited by the mastermind in the [[AllThereInTheManual prequel comic]].

* {{Foreshadowing}}: A billboard featuring [[spoiler:Carnage]] is prominently displayed in the first level.

* EasyModeMockery: The difficulty level Kid Mode changes the game so it's EasierThanEasy mode; some areas are now automatically completed for the player. A good example is in the one of the sewer levels. The player normally has a path of pipes to navigate, but in Kid Mode, a cutscene is shown where Spider-Man swings towards the pipes, then the camera shows him arriving at the end of the path. Also, instead of X then R2 to swing, the player now has to press X twice.

* RunOrDie: The last level requires Spider-Man to do this, since even if Monster Ock wasn't an insta kill, the underwater base is exploding all around you.

The game begins with the allegedly-reformed Dr. Otto Octavius showing off a brand-new project of his at a science expo, when all of a sudden, a familiar hero clad in red-and-blue tights bursts in and steals his invention... except that Peter Parker is in the audience, watching the heist unfold. Spider-Man then finds not just the police on his tail, but every villain in the city is on a simultaneous crime spree, including ComicBook/{{Venom}}, after the imposter-Spidey destroyed Eddie Brock's camera and ruined his chances of getting a good shot of Spider-Man red-handed. In addition, all of New York is blanketed by a mysterious fog, and it's up to Spider-Man to sort it all out.

The game begins with the allegedly-reformed Dr. Otto Octavius showing off a brand-new project of his at a science expo, when all of a sudden, a familiar hero clad in red-and-blue tights bursts in and steals his invention... except that Peter Parker is in the audience, watching the heist unfold. Spider-Man then finds not just the police on his tail, but every villain in the city is on a simultaneous crime spree, including Venom, after the imposter-Spidey destroyed Eddie Brock's camera and ruined his chances of getting a good shot of Spider-Man red-handed. In addition, all of New York is blanketed by a mysterious fog, and it's up to Spider-Man to sort it all out.