The Amazing Spiderman Rom
| Name | The Amazing Spider-Man |
|---|---|
| Console | Roms |
| Emulator | Dolphin Emulator |
| Size | 1.6 GB |
| Region | USA |
| Released | June 19, 2012 on Wii |
| Publishers | Activision Publishing, Inc. |
| Developers | Beenox Inc. |
| Genre | Action |
| Perspective | Behind view |
| ESRB Rating | Teen |
In The Amazing Spider-Man ROM for the Wii, you’re basically getting the U.S. release that came out back in June 2012. The file’s around 1.6 GB (pretty normal for a Wii game) and runs smoothly through Dolphin from what I’ve seen. It was developed by Beenox and published by Activision, and like most Spider-Man titles from that era, it’s played from a behind-the-shoulder view. Nothing too unusual there.
The story picks up after the 2012 movie, and stepping back into Peter Parker’s world feels familiar in a good way. The first thing that stood out to me was how natural the movement feels. Swinging between buildings, dropping down into streets, and doing a quick mid-air turn or two gives the game a nice rhythm. I caught myself just messing around in the city for a while before even starting missions — it’s one of those games where wandering off feels almost more fun than following the story.
Speaking of the story, it doesn’t simply rehash the film. It branches out and throws in its own problems — mutated creatures, robots gone rogue, that sort of thing. The combat isn’t overly complex, but timing matters. You end up mixing quick combos with dodges, and occasionally a stealth takedown if you feel like being sneaky. Some mechanics reminded me of other action games from the time, but it still keeps that lightweight, fast Spider-Man feel. It never tries to be anything heavier than it should be, which I appreciated.
Considering the Wii’s hardware limits, the game honestly looks better than I expected. Motion controls pop up occasionally — not in an annoying way, but enough that you notice them. The city doesn’t have crazy detail or anything, yet each area has just enough personality that you can tell where you are without thinking too hard. It’s not perfect, but it has charm.
With its Teen rating, simple story flow, open-world freedom, and energetic combat, The Amazing Spider-Man on Wii ends up being a solid, easy game to sink into — especially if you’re a fan of the character. It has that “just one more swing around the block” vibe that kept me playing a bit longer than I planned.
