Peter Parker / Spider-Man
The playable hero who patrols New York, fights criminals, and investigates the threats connected to the film's story.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Spider-Man |
|---|---|
A | Jump or perform a context-sensitive action Exact behavior can vary by situation. |
B | Perform a basic attack |
Touchscreen | Use touchscreen interactions when prompted Used for selected actions and minigames. |
Control notes
The Nintendo DS version uses the D-pad, face buttons, and touchscreen.
Some actions are context-sensitive and may depend on the current mission.
How it plays
How does Spider-Man 3 play?
The game presents Spider-Man in side-scrolling action stages with platforming, exploration, and close-range combat. Missions typically require reaching a destination, defeating enemies, rescuing civilians, or completing a short objective tied to the film's story.
Spider-Man can punch, kick, evade, use web attacks, climb or swing through sections, and interact with the Nintendo DS touchscreen for selected actions. Progression follows a sequence of story missions, with new areas, encounters, and abilities introduced as the campaign advances.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Spider-Man 3?
Learn the timing of basic attacks before relying on web abilities. Use movement and evasive actions to avoid being surrounded, especially in enclosed encounters.
Explore each stage rather than rushing forward. Complete objectives carefully, watch for civilians or mission triggers, and use Spider-Man's mobility to approach enemies from safer positions.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Mary Jane Watson
Peter Parker's partner and an important supporting character in the story.
Harry Osborn / New Goblin
Harry Osborn, who becomes the armored New Goblin and participates in the conflict surrounding Spider-Man.
Venom
A dangerous symbiote-powered enemy and one of Spider-Man's principal threats.
Sandman
A supervillain who can reshape his body into powerful sand-based forms.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use Spider-Man's mobility to control the distance from groups of enemies.
- 2
Do not spend web-based attacks constantly; save them for dangerous opponents or crowded encounters.
- 3
Read the objective text carefully because some missions require rescuing or reaching a target rather than defeating every enemy.
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