Spider-Man Unlimited (video game)

Spider-Man Unlimited was a free-to-play endless runner mobile game developed and published by Gameloft, inspired by the Spider-Verse comic book storyline. Released for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices, the game featured a narrative where Spider-Man recruits alternate versions of himself (Spider-People) to combat the Sinister Six, who have opened a portal to different dimensions and are attempting to conquer New York City.

Gameplay revolved around players running, swinging, wall-crawling, and diving through procedurally generated environments while collecting in-game currency and battling villains. Players could unlock and upgrade various Spider-People, each possessing unique abilities and stats. The game also featured limited-time events, story arcs based on comic book events, and cooperative gameplay modes.

Spider-Man Unlimited was initially well-received for its visual style, faithful representation of the Spider-Verse concept, and engaging gameplay. However, it also faced criticism for its aggressive monetization strategies, which required players to spend real money to progress at a reasonable pace.

Gameloft announced the game's discontinuation in January 2019, and the servers were shut down on March 31, 2019. The game is no longer playable, and it was removed from app stores. Despite its limited lifespan, Spider-Man Unlimited remains a notable example of a mobile game that successfully adapted a complex comic book narrative into an accessible and entertaining format, while also demonstrating the challenges of free-to-play monetization models.