Spider-Man: Battle for New York

In Spider-Man: Battle for New York, you primarily control Spider-Man through a 2D side-scrolling perspective. Your core objective is to fight through waves of enemies across various city locations, using a combination of melee attacks, web-based abilities, and quick dodges.

Spider-Man can punch, kick, and swing from webs to navigate platforms, while his web shooters can immobilize foes from a distance. As Green Goblin, you have a separate campaign with different mechanics, focusing on gliding and projectile attacks with the Goblin Glider and pumpkin bombs.

The game features touch screen mini-games on the DS for certain actions or puzzle sequences. A useful beginner strategy is to master the dodge move to avoid enemy attacks, then counter with a quick combo.

In the early stages, focus on learning the attack patterns of basic thugs. During the middle of a run, manage your health by using environmental objects for cover and webbing enemies before engaging larger groups.

In tense moments against bosses, watch for their telegraphed attacks and use your character's unique special moves when your meter is full to deal significant damage.