Summary
- Release Year: 1989
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore 16, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS
- Developers: Paragon Software Corporation
- Publishers: Empire Software
Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! (1989)
A Dynamic Duo Takes on Dr. Doom
When Latverian president Dr. Doom hatches a sinister plan to blow up New York City with a stolen Atomic bomb, one Marvel superhero is not enough to stop him. In Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge!, the web-slinger and the star-spangled Avenger must join forces to go to Latveria and foil his plans.
Released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! is a side-scrolling beat ’em up that lets players alternately control Spider-Man and Captain America as they fight their way through hordes of enemies. The game features detailed graphics, comic-book-style cutscenes, and a variety of moves for each character.
Gameplay
The main action in Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! takes place in a side-scrolling beat ’em up format. Players can choose to control either Spider-Man or Captain America, each of whom has their own unique set of moves. Spider-Man can use his webs to swing through the air, climb walls, and shoot web blasts at enemies. Captain America can use his shield to block attacks, throw it at enemies, and charge into them with his shield.
Moves are context-sensitive based on the distance between your character and the opponent. For example, Spider-Man can perform a web-swing attack if he is close to an enemy, or he can shoot a web blast if he is farther away. Captain America can perform a shield bash if he is close to an enemy, or he can throw his shield if he is farther away.
As players progress through the game, they will face a variety of enemies, including The Rhino, Electro, and Dr. Doom’s Doombots. Each enemy has its own unique set of attacks and abilities, so players will need to use a variety of strategies to defeat them.
In addition to the side-scrolling beat ’em up gameplay, Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! also features comic-book-style cutscenes that advance the story. These cutscenes are beautifully drawn and help to create a sense of immersion for the player.
Characters
- Spider-Man: The web-slinging superhero with a variety of acrobatic and web-based attacks.
- Captain America: The star-spangled Avenger with a vibranium shield and a variety of hand-to-hand combat skills.
- Dr. Doom: The Latverian president and a brilliant scientist with a variety of powerful weapons and abilities.
- The Rhino: A massive, rhinoceros-like supervillain with incredible strength and durability.
- Electro: A powerful supervillain who can control electricity.
Development
Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! was developed by Paragon Software and published by LJN. The game was released in North America in 1989 and in Europe in 1990.
The game was developed by a small team of just four people: lead programmer David Jaffe, programmer David Warhol, artist Marc Ericksen, and musician Tim Follin. The team was given a very short development time of just six months, but they were able to create a polished and enjoyable game.
Reception
Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and comic-book-style cutscenes. It was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
The game has been re-released several times over the years, including on the Wii Virtual Console in 2007 and the PlayStation Network in 2013. It remains a popular game among fans of side-scrolling beat ’em ups and Marvel comics.
Legacy
Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! is considered to be one of the best side-scrolling beat ’em ups ever made. The game’s graphics, gameplay, and comic-book-style cutscenes set a new standard for the genre. The game also helped to popularize the Marvel superheroes Spider-Man and Captain America, and it remains a fan favorite to this day.
Conclusion
Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge! is a classic side-scrolling beat ’em up that still holds up today. The game’s graphics, gameplay, and comic-book-style cutscenes are all top-notch, and the game is a blast to play. If you’re a fan of side-scrolling beat ’em ups or Marvel comics, then you owe it to yourself to check out Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom’s Revenge!.
Review Score
8/10
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