# Comic Book Based Games This Spider-Man App Combines Classic Video Game Elements For Marvel Fans By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-app References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/09/13/5-cant-miss-apps-lego-star-wars/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spider-man-unlimited/id674657235?mt=8) This Spider-Man app is sure to leave the spidey senses of [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go-and-marvel) fans tingling with excitement. Spider-Man Unlimited is a free iOS app for comic book enthusiasts. The ultimate game, the app combines an endless runner with comic book style adventure. Players have to manoeuvre their way through a series of obstacles (Mashable described it as Temple Run with webs) plus the usual cast of [Spider-Man villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains). The Spider-Man app also has a story mode, which transitions from the endless runner to a narrative themed game. In this storyline, every scene ends with a boss battle. Currently Issue 1 (The Green Goblin) and Issue 2 (The Vulture) are available, with Issue 3 on its way soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Endless Runner Games:** Opportunity to create new endless runner games with innovative narratives and boss battles. - **Comic Book Style Adventure:** Disruption potential in combining comic book aesthetics with interactive gameplay mechanics. - **Story-driven Mobile Games:** Possibility to develop mobile games that combine endless runner mechanics with narrative storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** Chance to innovate and capture audience interest with new gameplay mechanics and immersive storytelling. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity to leverage popular comic book brands and create interactive experiences for fans. - **Mobile App Development Industry:** Potential to develop engaging and visually appealing mobile games by incorporating comic book aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Super Hero-Inspired Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go-and-marvel.md) - [Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-2-game.md) - [Card-Comic Book Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-snap-1.md) - [Superhero-Inspired PC Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-2-2.md) - [Comic-Themed RPG Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city.md) - [Deluxe Superhero Console Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstations-spiderman-2.md) - [AR Superhero Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-world-of-heroes.md) - [Award-Winning Superhero Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spider-man-remastered.md) - [Team Shooter Superhero Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-rivals.md)