The game is played from a third-person perspective. Spider-Man explores compact 3D levels, completes objectives, fights enemies, collects items, and reaches an end-of-stage confrontation or set piece.

Players can punch, kick, use several web techniques, climb surfaces, and swing or zip between suitable points. Missions mix combat with platforming, stealth-like movement, switches, timed hazards, and pursuit sequences.

Progression is primarily story-based. New situations and web abilities are introduced through the campaign, while optional collectibles and performance rewards encourage replaying completed stages.

Learn to combine movement with web attacks instead of fighting every enemy at close range. Webbing can interrupt dangerous opponents and create openings for a short attack sequence.

Explore the edges of each area before triggering the next objective. Hidden items and alternate paths are often placed above, behind, or below the obvious route.

During boss encounters, watch for environmental hazards and attack only after the opponent finishes a committed move. Repeatedly rushing in usually leaves Spider-Man exposed.