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Spider-Man 3
Released On: May 4, 2007
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Based on 61 Critic Reviews
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21% Positive
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70% Mixed
43 Reviews
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8% Negative
5 Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 61 Critic Reviews
63
21% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
70% Mixed
43 Reviews
43 Reviews
8% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
It almost becomes a rhythm game as you perfect the block-counterattack system, especially for the boss fights. And when you aren’t fighting some crazy mutant or saving the city from serial bombers, a casual swing through Manhattan at night is almost therapeutic.
Even something as simple as web-slinging provides a thrill, as players can delight in utilizing the speed of a swing to shoot Spidey forward before letting him freefall towards the streets below, only to anchor a nearby object with a web strand via the right trigger mere seconds before he goes splat.
The sad part is that the most exciting portion of Spider-Man 3 is still the ability to swing around the city at high speeds. And since the swinging system hasn't really changed since the last game, it's frustrating to see the game's best feature be overlooked by the developers.
Rushed out for release and filled with problems, Spider-Man 3 is – not unlike its cinematic counterpart – a huge disappointment. It’s not a complete loss, and many gamers, particularly Spider-Man fans, will probably enjoy the game enough to merit the $60 asking price. Those without a huge attachment to the character would be better off spending the money on some trade-paper backs of the comic.
The focus of their next Spider-Man game should be making the combat feel as authentic to Spider-Man as they've done with the web-slinging. With a focus on improving the combat, the A.I., and more epic cineractives, Spider-Man 3 would have been a great game.
The controls were too loose for a game like this.
The frequent glitches and pop-up testify to a lack of preparation, and a question has to be asked about what exactly Treyarch has been doing for the past two years. [July 2007, p.89]
Summary Possess the never-before-experienced powers of Black-Suited Spider-Man. Unleash incredible agility, amazing durability and awe-inspiring web abilities. But be warned - the rush your intensified powers bring could overwhelm you. More freedom than ever. More city than ever. For the first time, enjoy unprecedented freedom—choosing what you ...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 3
- DS
- PSP
- Wii
- Game Boy Advance
- PC
Initial Release Date: May 4, 2007
Developer:
- Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
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