Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS in which players control Spider-Man as he navigates a symbiote-invaded New York City. Players can switch between the classic red suit and the more powerful black suit, each offering unique abilities. As they progress, they unlock new skills, web moves, and allies from the Marvel universe, enhancing gameplay and exploration of the city's hazards.
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows gives Spider-Man the powers of both the classic red suit and the newer black suit. As he progresses deeper into the game, players must decide which suit to rely on - the agility and quickness of the red suit, or the sheer power of the black suit. As Spider-Man defeats enemies, he'll unlock new abilities, web moves, and suit upgrades, including the ability to call in other Marvel characters as allies, such as Nightcrawler and Green Goblin.
The game's sidescrolling action lets players explore the expansive, symbiote-corrupted New York at their own pace. Abilities unlocked in the game let players explore deeper into the city, allowing Spider-Man to traverse symbiotic sludge and blast through ichor-filled tunnels, as well as defeat the increasingly-dangerous infected denizens.