Play Spider-Man 3 (SQUiRE) Online

Spider-Man 3 on the Nintendo DS came out in 2007, published by Activision. It was one of many licensed games on the platform, trying to capture the movie's action in a portable format. The DS hardware was well suited for this kind of thing, with its two screens and touch controls offering a different experience from the home console versions.

You control Spider-Man, swinging through a condensed version of New York City to stop a series of villains. The main goal is to progress through the story missions, which involve chasing down enemies, rescuing civilians, and confronting bosses like Sandman and Venom. Signature mechanics include using the touch screen to aim and sling webs between buildings, and a combat system where you tap icons to perform specific combos and finishers. The pacing is fairly quick, though some repetitive side missions can slow things down. It feels responsive to play, especially when you nail a complicated swing through tight alleys.