Spiderman Friend or Foe
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(Playstation 2 - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Next Level Games
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
02 Oct 2007
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Based on the game's story, you play as Spiderman Friend or Foe , a masked vigilante who must stop an alien invasion. The planet is threatened by the evil Doctor Octopus and his robot allies. As Spiderman, you'll navigate through various locations in New York City to gather information and thwart the aliens' plans.
The gameplay of Spiderman Friend or Foe is focused on action and adventure. You'll swing from skyscrapers, fight enemies, and solve puzzles to progress through the game's levels. The combat system allows for a variety of attacks, including web-slinging and hand-to-hand combat. You can also use your spider-sense to anticipate enemy movements and dodge their attacks.
UPC-A:
047875830714 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-21600 (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
open button
memory card slot 2
memory card slot 1
Getting Started
disc cover
on/standby/reset button
IR receiver
USB connectors
controller port 1
controller port 2
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the Spider-Man: Friend or Foe disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Navigating the Menus
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier is the hub of the game. From inside the Helicarrier you can select your mission locations, change character sidekicks, view the Upgrade Lab and purchase web upgrades, upgrade sidekicks, purchase special power-ups, access Versus mode, select options and view cool bonus unlockables.
Mission Locations
Mission locations are accessed through the consoles on the main level of the Helicarrier. As each world location is unlocked, the touch pad in front of it will light up, signaling a new location is available.
To access world locations, stand on the touch pad in front of a console and press the button. Once inside the Mission Location menu, use the directional buttons to toggle through the available locations.
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Note: Locations will be marked with a star once all DNA Helixes, Keystones and Versus Arenas are obtained.
Sidekick Select
The sidekick select console is located in the center of the main Helicarrier level. A hologram of the selected character will appear over the console.
To select a sidekick, stand in front of the console and press the button. Once in the Sidekick Select menu, use the directional buttons to toggle through the available characters.
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Note: Sidekicks will be marked with a star once all of their upgrades have been obtained.
Upgrade Lab
The Upgrade Lab is located on the upper level of the Helicarrier, to the left of the stairs. From here you can check your Inventory and purchase new items, upgrade Spider-Man's abilities in the Web Lab, and upgrade sidekick abilities in the Character Upgrade menu.
Versus Mode Arenas
The Versus mode console is located on the main level of the Helicarrier, to the right of the Mission location consoles. From this menu you can see what Versus mode arenas you've unlocked, choose the arena you would like to play in, and choose the two characters to take into Versus mode.
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Versus mode is a Co-op-only feature.
Black-Suit Containment
The Black-Suit containment console is located on the main level of the Helicarrier, to the far right. From this menu you can select Black-Suited Spider-Man" once he's unlocked.
Options
The Options menu console is located on the upper level of the Helicarrier, to the far right. It's also accessible from the Pause menu. This menu allows you to adjust save options, game settings and audio options.
Rewards
The Rewards console is located on the upper level of the Helicarrier, in the center of the screen. From here you can view all of your unlocked characters and locations as well as cool bonus goodies unlocked in the game.
Pause Menu
Press START to access the Pause menu while playing Spider-Man: Friend or Foe. From the Pause menu you can exit to the Helicarrier, view the Options menu, view the Character Move List or drop out of Co-op play.
Saving the Game
If Auto Save is selected in the Options menu, the game will auto save at the end of each completed level. To make sure you're able to continue where you left off, be sure to create a saved game file at the start of the game.
You can also manually save the game from the Options menu in the Helicarrier.
Game Modes
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features three modes of play: Single Player Story mode, Co-op Story Mode and Co-op Versus mode.
Single Player Story Mode
In Single Player mode, you have the option to play as either Spider-Man or his sidekick. When in Single Player mode, the second on-screen character will be controlled by AI.
Switch between characters at any time by pressing and holding the button. To select a new sidekick character, return to the Helicarrier and go to the Sidekick Select console.
Co-op Story Mode
In Co-op Story mode, two players can join in the fun, either from the start or mid-game. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features a "drop in/drop out" Co-op play, so a friend can join at any time, even during Single Player mode.
To add a second player during Single Player mode, insert a second controller and press START. To drop out of Co-op mode, go to the Pause menu and
Controls
L2 button
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L1 button
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R2 button
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R1 button
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directional buttons
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left analog stick
N/A
L3 button
N/A
SELECT button
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ANALOG mode button
N/A
START button
N/A
right analog stick
N/A
R3 button
N/A
▲ button
N/A
◯ button
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✕ button
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☐ button
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⬆ directional button
navigate menu options
⬇ directional button
navigate menu options
⬅ directional button
Use Power Ups (Mega Damage)
➡ directional button
Use Power Ups (Invincibility)
L1 / R1 buttons
Toggle Through Active Web Abilities (Spider-Man Only)
START
Pause Game
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