Spawn is a fictional character whose real name is Al Simmons. He used to work as an assassin for the CIA but eventually died. Upon his death, he made a deal with the Devil to return to Earth but got manipulated and transformed into a demonic creature. After several comics, Spawn started to gain more popularity because of the adaptations in various forms of media, including movies and video games.
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Todd McFarlane, creator and illustrator, sits down to an interview to discuss whether a new Spawn game is in the mix.
Spawn has been a part of many classic games and this list will rank most of them. This ranking list not only contains Spawn's individual games but also guest appearances in popular gaming franchises.
6 Spawn (1999)
Spawn (1999) is an action-adventure platformer game that was released by Konami on Game Boy Color. The game revolves around the anti-hero Spawn as he fights off enemies in a side-scroller gameplay setting. In order to progress through the game players must climb platforms, collect power-ups, and deal with all the enemies in their way.
The platformer Spawn game got a lot of mixed reviews when it first came out. Despite this, there are a lot of players who enjoy the portable experience this game provides on the Game Boy Color. The ability to control Spawn on the go is what makes this game slightly stand out from the rest.
5 Soulcalibur 2
Spawn made a guest appearance in Soulcalibur2 as a playable character. The crossover was very well-received by the players who got to try out his unique combat style in a Soulcalibur game style. Spawn appearance bore a resemblance to his suit in the comic book series. His fighting style consists of his demonic power and hand-to-hand combat mixed with his chains and spikes that he can use for close and long range.
Soulcalibur 2 also introduced a new map called the "Ostrheinsburg Chapel" with Spawn's addition. The map featured a gothic setting with eerie lighting and arena music which portrayed the dark tone of the map. Spawn was also available in the Story mode where he interacted with multiple characters from the Soul Calibur universe.
4 Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game
Spawn: The Video Game was the first Spawn game to be released. As the name suggests it was created by Todd McFarlane in 1995. The game got the attention of a lot of people, comic book fans and video game veterans alike. Spawn: The Video Game adopted a side-scroller gameplay design where the player would move horizontally passing different levels while dealing with enemies in their way.
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There are quite a lot of stages in the game each more challenging than the last. The combat mechanics of the game are very highly appreciated by most of the fans who still consider it a great game to this day.
3 Spawn: Armageddon
Spawn: Armageddon puts the players in the shoes of Spawn in a 3D world setting. The visuals of the game portrayed the dark tone of the comics with cinematic cutscenes further amplifying the player's immersion into the game. The action-adventure game focuses on an original storyline where Spawn tries to prevent the apocalypse known as Armageddon. As players explore the 3D environment they also have to deal with the hordes of supernatural enemies.
Spawn in the game makes use of everything in his arsenal including weapons and chains to beat down his enemies. There are also platforming and puzzle-solving sections in the game that provide unique gameplay which was not available in the previous installments.
2 Spawn: In The Demon's Hand
Spawn: In The Demon's Hand came out as an arcade-style multiplayer shooter game that had a lot of game modes for players to enjoy. The game focuses on multiplayer battles be it online or offline mode. The several game modes include Team Death Match, Free-for-All, and more. The game also features a roster of more than 30 playable characters that the player can choose from.
During the multiplayer battles, there are a number of weapons available for use as well as power-ups that enhance abilities. Players must also strategize and work together in order to defeat powerful bosses that the game throws at them. The fast and intense action gameplay is one of the distinct characteristics of this game which also enables the game's popularity.
1 Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11
- Platform(s)
- Stadia , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X , PC , Switch
- Released
- April 23, 2019
- Developer(s)
- NetherRealm Studios
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
In recent times Spawn's only appearance has been in Mortal Kombat 11. The crossover has been quite a prominent feature for Spawn making him more popular to a whole new audience. In Mortal Kombat 11 Spawn keeps his comic-book appearance with the whole suit including his cape that flows dynamically during the fights adding more detail to his character. Spawn can make use of his chains as combo extenders in his arsenal of weapons from hell.
As with every other Mortal Kombat character, Spawn has also gruesome and bloody brutalities and fatalities. Spawn's addition to Mortal Kombat has allowed players to experience his fearsome combat style and understand more about his character.