In some cases, users had to run the game in "Windows XP Compatibility Mode" and launch it as an Administrator just to give the executable permission to write to its own folders. This scenario highlights a breakdown in the "porting" process, where developers forgot to include OS-level permission calls for directory creation.
The "exclusive" save game error in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Amazing Spider-Man, an action-adventure game developed by Beenox and published by Activision, was released in 2012 for various platforms, including PC. While the game received generally positive reviews for its engaging gameplay and faithful adaptation of the Spider-Man franchise, some players encountered a frustrating issue that still affects them to this day: the save game error.
If you need to manually backup or move your save files to fix corruption:
The game uses an initialization file to check for "Exclusive" DLC entitlements. In cracked or pirated versions of the game (which became prevalent after the game was delisted), the absence of legitimate DRM verification often causes the game to loop the "Exclusive Content" login screen or fail to load the save entirely because it cannot verify the DLC ownership.
: If you face launch or resolution errors alongside save issues, some users on Steam Community recommend moving the VideoDetection.dll