Spider-Man 3 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Action

Spider-Man 3

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperVicarious Visions
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSpider-Man
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, Spider-Man 3 arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the DS you can also try Spider-Man 2. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Vicarious Visions also made Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, Madagascar and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spider-Man 3 is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Spider-Man 3 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Spider-Man 3 cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Health02136EA0 0000270F
Super Max Health02136EA8 0000270F
Low Threat Meter02136F48 00000001
All Extras Unlocked021366C8 FFFFFFFF
Max Hero Points02136F54 3B9AC9FF
Robot Mode221366D0 00000001

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Spider-Man 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Spider-Man 3 FAQ

When did Spider-Man 3 come out on the DS?

Spider-Man 3 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Spider-Man 3?

It was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.

Is Spider-Man 3 multiplayer?

No. Spider-Man 3 is a single-player game.

How long does Spider-Man 3 take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Spider-Man 3 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spider-Man 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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