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Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Platformer

The Amazing Spider-Man

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperGameloft
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS, The Amazing Spider-Man is an action-adventure game developed by Gameloft and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

Gameloft also made Asphalt: Urban GT, Brothers in Arms DS and Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles 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)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

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 The Amazing Spider-Man 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.

The Amazing Spider-Man gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The Amazing Spider-Man cheats & codes

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

Max Score94000130 FFFB0000 023C45A8 000F423F D2000000 00000000
Invincible622585D8 00000000 B22585D8 00000000 20000ADC 00000001 D2000000 00000000

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The Amazing Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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The Amazing Spider-Man FAQ

Who made The Amazing Spider-Man?

It was developed by Gameloft and published by Activision.

Is The Amazing Spider-Man multiplayer?

No. The Amazing Spider-Man is a single-player game.

How long does The Amazing Spider-Man take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Amazing Spider-Man 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 The Amazing Spider-Man 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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