Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man 3 is a PlayStation 3 action game released in 2007 developed by Treyarch. It centers on combat encounters, area and route exploration, and story, case, or mission progress, with controls and information arranged around the DualShock 3 or Sixaxis twin sticks, triggers, and face buttons, with PlayStation Move only where explicitly supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.2 / 10
About this game
Spider-Man 3 is a PlayStation 3 action game centered on combat encounters, area and route exploration, and story, case, or mission progress. Stages build pressure through routes, enemy patterns, and changing objectives, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Animation, hits, camera behavior, and readable hazards determine whether feedback remains dependable, while HD 3D scenes, Blu-ray data streaming, surround audio, and cinematic presentation need to preserve action, state, and text readability together. The genre-specific limitation is that camera behavior, collision rules, input mapping, and repeated ground after failure can raise the entry barrier. Platform conditions also include Blu-ray loading, HDD installs, system software, DualShock 3 battery life, Move accessories, resolution and frame rate, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
Collected in series
Spider-Man games turn Marvel’s wall-crawling hero into playable adventures built around webs, agile combat and heroic rescues. Different developers explore different versions of his world, from focused stages to city-spanning journeys and encounters across alternate realities.
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AI review
AI reviews are subjective assessments, not player ratings. See each review for its evidence and limitations.Published date:
New York web-swinging is still exciting, but PS3 roughness, weak combat and uneven missions waste much of its promise.
Treyarch's 2007 PlayStation 3 Spider-Man 3 is an open-city movie adaptation; the PS2, Wii and handheld releases have different designs and are not assessed here. Its clearest success is movement. Accelerating, diving and swinging among Manhattan towers remains an immediate expression of being Spider-Man, and the large map offers routes between story and side activities. Movie events are joined by comic-book villains and original threads, with street crime, races, skydiving and bomb challenges giving players numerous diversions. Breadth, however, is not the same as quality. Many missions repeat travel and interaction patterns, while the crowded villain roster receives little development. Ground combat can feel imbalanced and button-heavy, with combinations that do not always reward deliberate play. Quick-time prompts intrude into major fights and can be unclear. Firsthand PS3 reviews also report uneven frame rate while swinging, clipping and awkward character animation, so the technical weaknesses reach the game's strongest mechanic. New York vistas and the orchestral film score occasionally create real superhero spectacle, but character models and performances are much less convincing up close. Fans willing to roam the city may find worthwhile moments; anyone seeking consistently strong action or a polished campaign should expect pronounced frustrations.
Strengths
- Fast web-swinging sells the superhero fantasy.
- A large city offers villains and varied diversions.
- Long views and film music add occasional spectacle.
Weaknesses
- Repetitive missions and imbalanced combat.
- Thin villain arcs and uneven close-up presentation.
- PS3 frame-rate, collision and QTE issues hinder play.
Who it is for: Spider-Man fans mainly interested in free-roaming Manhattan traversal.
Play notes: The Treyarch PS3 original is rated, not the distinct PS2, Wii or handheld versions or Collector's Edition extras.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The activity list is broad, but mission repetition and thin villain arcs dilute it. | Reviewed | 6.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension City swinging delivers the fantasy; imbalanced, repetitive combat disrupts it. | Reviewed | 6.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension City scale and film music impress more than the character work and performances. | Reviewed | 6.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Frame pacing, clipping and unclear QTEs compromise key traversal and boss moments. | Reviewed | 5.0 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Publisher
- Activision
- Release date
- 2007
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyExplorationDodge3D GraphicsThird PersonReal-time CombatPlatformingReplayableFast-pacedStory-drivenWarLinear Levels
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2007
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Sources
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