The Amazing Spider-Man

 3DS
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. ZTGD
    Jun 28, 2012
    70
    The Amazing Spider-Man is a solid 3DS game that will provide fun so long as you don't also have the console versions. The scaled-down structure helps keep it bite-sized, but the awkward controls and camera system can cause headaches at times. If this is your only avenue, there is plenty of fun to be had, but if you have the means I highly recommend picking up one of its bigger brothers, perhaps outside of the Wii version. There is just no excuse for that.
  2. IGN
    Jun 26, 2012
    70
    A generally good experience, and a fun one most of the time, but its issues keep it from truly ascending to the heights of being Spectacular. Or Sensational. Or Astonishing.
  3. Nintendojo
    Jul 20, 2012
    67
    The Amazing Spider-Man for 3DS is a mixed bag of a game that manages to amount to more than the sum of its parts. The combat is incredibly simple and varies little throughout the game, but the sheer power of the character and great flow of combat makes it satisfying and fun to watch.
  5. SpazioGames
    Jul 18, 2012
    65
    Without the freeroam feature, The Amazing Spiderman isn't so amazing.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jul 16, 2012
    60
    It's not the most original title you'll play all year, but it's well-made enough to constitute a decent but forgettable superhero movie tie-in.
  7. Nintendo Power
    Aug 1, 2012
    50
    However, any fun derived from Spider-Man's web-slinging and butt-kicking is overshadowed by the game's weak overall presentation. [Aug 2012, p.82]
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  8. DarkStation
    Jul 12, 2012
    50
    It may not take any giant leaps for the platform but it does give a solid performance and really shows that Beenox takes their hand held games seriously. It gives us hope that they can really pull off something great in the future.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Jul 11, 2012
    50
    Beenox has done some good work with the webslinger, but to call its latest Spider-Man game "amazing" on 3DS would be a massive stretch. The story is passable, nestling deep enough that you want to see where it may go, and almost in spite of itself delivers enough moments that really capture the essence of Spider-Man, but between the repetition and glitches there may come a point where you'll have to have a good think about whether it's a game you want to see through to the end of its six-to-eight hours.
  10. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Aug 9, 2012
    40
    There are glimmers of promise in the 3DS version, but the execution is so bad and the graphics engine so lacklustre, that you'll find it hard to squeeze more than a few drops of genuine pleasure out of this cold, grey stone. [Sept 2012, p.107]
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  11. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 27, 2012
    40
    Even as a fairly hardcore fan of Spider-Man, I can't recommend the 3DS version. The GameCube Spider-Man games from ten years ago were better than this.

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#23 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 9 out of 27
  1. ReviewingStuff
    May 18, 2020
    8
    This game is a very decent 3ds game and if you want a 3ds spider man game i recommend this game. While this game doesn't have an open world itThis game is a very decent 3ds game and if you want a 3ds spider man game i recommend this game. While this game doesn't have an open world it makes sense because this is more of a port of the wii version and that too didn't have an open world. Since this is a port ill be going over if this is a good port. if you want a review on the main game and story then go check out the reviews for the wii version. Now instead of motion controls you use buttons and the touch screen. The controls while not perfect are solid and okay, nothing special but they work. I wish this game had support for the circle pad pro but thats just a minor complaint. The graphics, while not perfect its fine for a 3ds game. One complaint i do have though is the placement of the dodge button, i feel like web rush should just have been on the touch screen but its fine. This port was pretty decent and if you want a spider man game for your 3ds then you should get this game… Full Review »
  2. starmarx39
    Jan 7, 2013
    8
    Most people have been infuriated at this game for its lack of a free-roam, or its graphics not comparing to that of the WiiU and PS3. They'reMost people have been infuriated at this game for its lack of a free-roam, or its graphics not comparing to that of the WiiU and PS3. They're wrong. This game is a simple, fun action game that takes people back to some of the earlier villains such as the Rhino or Black-Cat, and puts the player in with many ways to beat each mission, be it stealth, action or anything in-between. There are plenty of upgrades and hidden packages, but its still not perfect. Once in a while younger players may get lost in some of the levels and not know where to go, And its true that the alternate suits you can unlock just aren't different enough, but the gameplay is fun and can be strategic (only if you use the stealth approach), even if it is over somewhat quickly. Players will enjoy seeing the aftermath to Connors experiments from the movie, as welll as the trademarked spidey-humor and of course- Spider-Mans ridiculously big arsenal of attacks, be it flips or kicks or twirls or throws, he always keeps you guessing. Worth the $30.00, probably not much more.… Full Review »
  3. mongoman
    Jul 8, 2012
    7
    I gave up on Spiderman games long ago, but after reading reviews for this game, I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. The game is fun,I gave up on Spiderman games long ago, but after reading reviews for this game, I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. The game is fun, mindless at times, but fun. The controls are awkward at times and the camera angles are aggravating but those little grievances are not enough to drag the game down much. The graphics are decent enough and the sound is good. This game will appeal to all spidey fans but if your expecting anything similar to Batman : Arkham City then you will be disappointed.… Full Review »
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