Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge

The game plays as a side-scrolling action platformer with alternating control between Spider-Man, Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, and Nightcrawler. Each character has different movement and combat strengths: Spider-Man can web-swing and cling to walls, while the others specialize in melee, ranged attacks, or high mobility. Stages mix jumping, combat, environmental hazards, and light puzzle-solving, often requiring switches, keys, or specific routes to advance. Progress is stage-based, with setbacks usually sending the player back to a checkpoint or the start of a section.

Spider-Man

One of the playable heroes, built around wall-crawling, web-swinging, and agile movement.

Wolverine

A close-range brawler with strong melee attacks and aggressive damage output.

Storm

Uses flight and elemental powers to navigate certain hazards and obstacles.

Cyclops

Fights with ranged optic blasts, making him effective at clearing enemies from a distance.

Nightcrawler

Highly mobile and able to teleport-like through certain platforming sections.

Learn each hero's movement and attack rhythm first, since many stages are more about traversal than raw combat. Use Spider-Man's mobility to bypass hazards, and rely on Nightcrawler or Storm for tricky platform sections. Against groups of enemies, stay patient and attack from the safest range your character allows. Boss fights usually reward pattern recognition, so avoid overcommitting and look for openings after attacks finish.

Tips and tricks

• Master each character's unique movement tools; some routes assume you use them.
• Patience matters more than aggression in hazard-heavy stages.
• On tough jumps, line up carefully before committing to avoid repeated falls.