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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Port of the Xbox version.<ref> {{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/Gpb4oLj2L3M?t=4222 confirmed that the pc version is based on the xbox version since the same z-fighting problems occur on both platforms|date=2022-08-31}}</ref> <ref> {{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/Gpb4oLj2L3M?t=5236 another example of z-fighting that only happens on pc and xbox|date=2022-08-31}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Availability== | ||
| + | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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==Essential Improvements== | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
===Skip Intro Videos=== | ===Skip Intro Videos=== | ||
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| − | == | + | ===ThirteenAG's Fix=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Adds proper support for widescreen resolutions, increased framerate, and custom FOVs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/nfsmw|title=Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix - GitHub|date=2023-04-13}}</ref> |
| − | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install ThirteenAG's Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Supersamus|date=2023-04-13}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix] archive. | ||
| + | # Extract the contents to {{Code|{{P|game}}}} | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Can be easily uninstalled by deleting the {{Code|dsound.dll}} file and the {{Code|scripts}} folder. | ||
| + | {{ii}} See {{Code|<path-to-game>\scripts\UltimateSpiderMan.WidescreenFix.ini}} file for all configurable options the mod has to offer. | ||
| + | {{--}} Causes minor presentation issues during cutscenes<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/1210|title=Example of T-posing model that should be off-camera|user=Supersamus|date=2023-04-13}}</ref> and boss fights<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Supersamus|date=2023-04-13|comment=For example, while fighting Venom, screen flashes (that represent lighting) don't cover the entire screen.}}</ref>. | ||
| + | {{--}} The map texture during gameplay outside the map menu will not appear, safe for the dots such as the player, destinations and alerts. A workaround for this is to open the <code>UltimateSpiderMan.WidescreenFix.ini</code> file and change <code>FixHUD = 1</code> to <code>FixHUD = 0</code>, this will however stretch the HUD in widescreen resolutions. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Activision\Ultimate Spider-Man\Save\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Activision\Ultimate Spider-Man\Save\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} 3 save slots available | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https:// | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Use [https:// | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https:// | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https:// | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = Use [https:// | + | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Use [https:// | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS. Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Use [https:// | + | |120 fps notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
| − | |hdr = | + | At high framerates, characters (especially Venom) have trouble climbing ledges: for example, at about 90 FPS, Venom will fall as soon as the climbing animation ends, forcing the player to manually jump over the ledge instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SuperSamus|date=2023-08-23|comment=Technically, Venom starts having trouble climbing ledges at about 80 FPS: normally you can release the directional input as soon as the climbing animation starts, but at that framerate you have to hold it to keep Venom from falling afterward. For Spidey, at 144 FPS he can still climb most ledges, but not those on sloped roofs.}}</ref> |
| + | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Zaphero|date=2022-01-21}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Install [https:// | + | # Install [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]. |
# Create <code>wndmode.ini</code> in the installation folder. | # Create <code>wndmode.ini</code> in the installation folder. | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = All non menu actions aside from character movement are unbound by default. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = Done in the same menu as key remapping, with 3 input slots per action. | |controller remap notes = Done in the same menu as key remapping, with 3 input slots per action. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= Both axes can be inverted independently. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Both axes can be inverted independently. | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
| − | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. |
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = generic | |button prompts = generic | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail release only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Unable to move diagonally when playing with XInput controller=== | ===Unable to move diagonally when playing with XInput controller=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Tested with [[Controller:Xbox One Controller|Xbox One Controller]]. | + | {{ii}} Tested with [[Controller:Xbox One Controller|Xbox One Controller]].{{cn|Not being able to move diagonally at all sounds very specific. Did you mean ''run'' diagonally? (That is, Spider-Man walks without running diagonally because the stick isn't considered fully pressed due to a different stick calibration.) What about using Xidi?}} |
{{ii}} Tested and found not to be an issue with [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controllers]]. | {{ii}} Tested and found not to be an issue with [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controllers]]. | ||
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| + | ===Visual bugs=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} There are harmless visual problems, most of they are numerous cases of Z-fighting. This also occurs on the Xbox version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gpb4oLj2L3M?t=4222|title=ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN Full Game Walkthrough - No Commentary (Ultimate Spider-man Xbox)|date=2022-08-31}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Audio desync during cutscenes=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Audio may have synchronization problems during cutscenes.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SuperSamus|date=2023-07-04|comment=Experienced it in my playthrough, found a Let's Play that also experienced it as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TMMr5CVvNI&t=321.}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Run on Newer versions of Windows 10/Windows 11=== | ||
| + | {{--}} When trying to run the game on newer versions of Windows the game will instantly crash, even with the widescreen fix and/or compatibility modes.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2023-04-13|comment=Tested on Windows 10 and 11.}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Run on Windows 10=== | ===Run on Windows 10=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install Widescreen Fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/usm Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= |
| − | + | {{ii}} This fix requires a No-CD patch. | |
| − | + | }} | |
| + | |||
| + | ===Fix crashing on startup on later versions of Windows 10/11=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases Vulkan translation layer]|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} This fix translates the games Direct3D 9 to Vulkan which seems to increase stability and fixes the crashing on startup issues some are having on modern versions of windows and works with ThirteenAG widescreen patch. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Make sure to place only the x32 dlls into the games directory. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} A recreation of the PS2 version's debug menu for the PC version. | {{ii}} A recreation of the PS2 version's debug menu for the PC version. | ||
{{ii}} Provides options for teleporting to any region, swapping between versions of regions, character switching, setting your progress, editing scripts and flags, etc. | {{ii}} Provides options for teleporting to any region, swapping between versions of regions, character switching, setting your progress, editing scripts and flags, etc. | ||
| + | {{--}} Displays a watermark with no way to remove it. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:18, 7 December 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Treyarch | |
| Windows | Beenox Shift |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Poland | Licomp Empik Multimedia |
| Engines | |
| Treyarch NGL | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 22, 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| IGDB | 74 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Open world, Quick time events |
| Art styles | Cel-shaded, Comic book |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi |
| Series | Spider-Man |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential Improvements
Skip Intro Videos
| Delete/rename video files[5] |
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ThirteenAG's Fix
- Adds proper support for widescreen resolutions, increased framerate, and custom FOVs.[6]
| Install ThirteenAG's Fix[7] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Activision\Ultimate Spider-Man\ |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Activision\Ultimate Spider-Man\Save\ |
- 3 save slots available
Video
Video Settings
Windowed
| Force windowed[11] |
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Input
Controls Settings
Remap Settings
Remap Settings 2
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Done in the same menu as controller remapping, with 3 input slots per action. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse acceleration is always enabled. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Both axes can be inverted independently. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | All non menu actions aside from character movement are unbound by default. | |
| Controller remapping | Done in the same menu as key remapping, with 3 input slots per action. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Both axes can be inverted independently. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
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| Button prompts | |
Need to set gamepad as the first set of controls. |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Allows you to turn mouselook on or off without interfering with other inputs |
Audio
Audio Settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and sound. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | Comic style occasional onomatopoeias are part of the cutscene presentation | |
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Local retail release only. | |||
| Spanish |
- US versions only contain an English language option.
Issues unresolved
Unable to move diagonally when playing with XInput controller
- Tested with Xbox One Controller.[citation needed]
- Tested and found not to be an issue with Xbox 360 Controllers.
Visual bugs
- There are harmless visual problems, most of they are numerous cases of Z-fighting. This also occurs on the Xbox version.[12]
Audio desync during cutscenes
- Audio may have synchronization problems during cutscenes.[13]
Run on Newer versions of Windows 10/Windows 11
- When trying to run the game on newer versions of Windows the game will instantly crash, even with the widescreen fix and/or compatibility modes.[14]
Issues fixed
Run on Windows 10
| Install the Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix[citation needed] |
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Fix crashing on startup on later versions of Windows 10/11
| Install the Vulkan translation layer[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
| Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Mouse cursor does not remain inside the window
| Lock mouse cursor[citation needed] |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| vorpX | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | Only for logos, and some cutscenes. |
Mods
New Game Plus Save File
- Allows for playing the story with costumes, when they normally don't unlock until after you've beaten it.
- All races, combat tours, and random crimes can still be done, and all tokens can still be collected.
- All story missions will be unlocked to be played in order with no stopping points after completing one of each side objective.
- Starts after the tutorial (at the earliest save point).
- Does not start Spider-Man with any of the upgrades achieved through races, combat tours, or the campaign.
- A recreation of the PS2 version's debug menu for the PC version.
- Provides options for teleporting to any region, swapping between versions of regions, character switching, setting your progress, editing scripts and flags, etc.
- Displays a watermark with no way to remove it.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon 1500 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ confirmed that the pc version is based on the xbox version since the same z-fighting problems occur on both platforms [missing title] - last accessed on 2022-08-31
- ↑ another example of z-fighting that only happens on pc and xbox [missing title] - last accessed on 2022-08-31
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Zaphero on 2022-01-20
- ↑ Ultimate Spider-Man Widescreen Fix - GitHub - last accessed on 2023-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Supersamus on 2023-04-13
- ↑ Example of T-posing model that should be off-camera - last accessed on 2023-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Supersamus on 2023-04-13
- For example, while fighting Venom, screen flashes (that represent lighting) don't cover the entire screen.
- ↑ Verified by User:SuperSamus on 2023-08-23
- Technically, Venom starts having trouble climbing ledges at about 80 FPS: normally you can release the directional input as soon as the climbing animation starts, but at that framerate you have to hold it to keep Venom from falling afterward. For Spidey, at 144 FPS he can still climb most ledges, but not those on sloped roofs.
- ↑ Verified by User:Zaphero on 2022-01-21
- ↑ ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN Full Game Walkthrough - No Commentary (Ultimate Spider-man Xbox) - last accessed on 2022-08-31
- ↑ Verified by User:SuperSamus on 2023-07-04
- Experienced it in my playthrough, found a Let's Play that also experienced it as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TMMr5CVvNI&t=321.
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2023-04-13
- Tested on Windows 10 and 11.