It's not very often that you'll find a licensed game that's good, but it's even less likely that you'll find a superhero game that's good (yes, I'm aware of the "Batman: Arkham" series. That's the exception, not the rule). And you know what's even less likely than that? Having a game based on a SUPERHERO MOVIE that's actually good. Somehow, though, Treyarch decided to crack their knuckles, fill up their web shooters and say "watch and learn." The result? "Spider-Man: The Movie," the game based on the 2002 movie, is pretty great!
"Spider-Man: The Movie" is quite fun to play, it's considerably well-designed, and it's not afraid to take creative liberties from the film. It's also got some clever and witty dialogue, it features a pretty solid soundtrack, and it has a killer performance from Bruce Campbell. All told, "Spider-Man: The Movie" has a lot going for it that few other superhero games have.
That said, it's not perfect. The camera isn't great, the indoor levels aren't nearly as fun as the outdoor levels (don't even get me started on the stealth-based missions), and not being able to touch the ground in outdoor levels just feels so lazy. Also, as one might expect, the game is not very long and can be completed in just a few hours.
Even so, those few hours won't go to waste as "Spider-Man: The Movie" is definitely a memorable experience and a perfect example of a legitimately good licensed video game.
Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"