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"Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge" is an action-platform video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992. Developed by Software Creations and published by LJN, this game brings together Marvel Comics’ superheroes Spider-Man and the X-Men as they attempt to escape from the deadly amusement park of the villain Arcade. Players initially take control of Spider-Man, who must use his agility and spider-senses to navigate through levels that hint at the capture of the X-Men members: Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, and Gambit. Each hero is subsequently playable with unique levels tailored to their specific powers and abilities, such as Wolverine’s melee combat, Cyclops’ optic blast, Storm’s weather control, and Gambit’s kinetic energy cards.

The gameplay involves a combination of action, platforming, and puzzle-solving elements. Each character’s stages offer distinct challenges and environments that complement their individual powers, requiring players to strategically use each hero’s abilities to progress. Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge received a mixed reception upon release, noted for its difficulty and the variety in gameplay due to the multiple character use but criticized for its sometimes unforgiving and intricate level design. Despite these critiques, the game is remembered for its ambitious crossover of popular Marvel characters and remains a nostalgic title for fans of the comics and early '90s gaming. It retains a place in Marvel video game history, notable for its early exploration of superhero team-ups in video games.

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