Nintendo 3DS · 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man
A handheld action-adventure tie-in that follows Spider-Man through web-slinging missions and story moments set shortly after the 2012 film.
- Publisher
- Publisher to verify
- Format
- Game card
- Genre
- action-adventure game
- Released
- 2012
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Overview
The Nintendo 3DS edition places players in Spider-Man’s role as he moves through a series of action missions tied to the film’s story. Its core loop centers on swinging, combat, and short investigative set pieces that keep the pacing focused on forward momentum. The game also includes handheld-oriented touches that take advantage of the 3DS form factor without turning it into a separate experience.
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Why it matters
It is a useful example of a 2012 movie tie-in adapted for a mid-cycle handheld, showing how a shared story could be restructured for a smaller screen. For collectors, the physical 3DS card sits within a broader family of same-day releases, making edition, region, and packaging important details to record.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy of a retail 3DS game usually includes the game card, slipcase or box, and an instruction manual, though exact contents can differ by region and release window. Because multiple regional editions exist, the physical packaging should be checked against the specific copy being acquired rather than assumed identical across all releases.
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Playing it today
The game is straightforward to pick up, with a single-player campaign that runs on standard 3DS hardware. If the physical card shows wear, it is worth testing it in the console before completing a purchase.