The Kingpin is at it again, and Spider-Man has just 24 hours to find the keys to defuse a bomb primed to wipe out New York City. Worse, the Kingpin has convinced the citizens that Spider-Man is the bomb's mastermind, and they're now out for his radioactive spider blood.
To clear Spider-Man's name, the player must guide him through multiple levels and familiar super-villains in search of the bomb's keys - all while the 24-hour time limit mercilessly counts down. At Spidey's disposal are a range of hand-to-hand combat moves, plus web tricks including stunning web shots, web swings, and a web shield. Players can even form combos of web strikes and Spidey fists. And in a fairly uncommon platform maneuver, Spidey can stick to and crawl along any surface; including up walls and across ceilings.
The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin for the Sega Mega CD builds upon the original idea and gameplay from its Genesis counterpart, introducing new levels, bosses, and combat moves. Players now have the freedom to select their next level or boss to tackle from a map screen. Graphics have been redrawn and expanded, while animated cutscenes with voices add a new layer of immersion. A CD soundtrack also makes its debut, alongside a password system for saving progress.
Additionally, players can find and collect digital versions of classic Spider-Man comics within the game, making further use of the multimedia storage space.