Spider Man 3 – From TV Screens to PlayStation Consoles
If you love action-packed console games, the Spider Man PSP series is likely one of your top choices.
The heroic Spider Man, who works tirelessly to protect the innocent from evil, has gained popularity across films, books, and video games.
Let’s explore the Spider Man 3 PlayStation Portable game.
Spider Man 3: Release Story
Spider Man 3 was released in May 2007 as part of a promotional campaign for the Marvel Comics-based movie. The game was available on multiple platforms, including GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Portable, which debuted in October 2007.
To enjoy this action-filled adventure, you can download the Spider Man 3 ISO files and play using a compatible emulator program.
Storyline and Setting
Spider Man 3 continues a few months after Spider Man 2, where Octavius sacrificed himself, bringing peace to New York City under Spider Man’s watch.
However, chaos arises as four groups – Apocalypse, Dragon Tail, H-Bombers, and Arsenic Candies – try to divide the city, causing conflict. Meanwhile, Peter Parker’s personal life becomes complicated as Mary Jane Watson agrees to date him, discovering his superhero identity.
The tension grows when Peter’s friend, Harry Osborn, discovers Spider Man’s identity and blames him for his father’s death. Meanwhile, Eddie Brock becomes a threat to Peter’s work at the Daily Bugle.
Gameplay for Spider Man 3 on PSP
The gameplay largely follows the movie’s storyline with a few changes in missions. Some characters from the film are replaced, while new characters are added. The game’s map is adjusted to fit the PSP’s limitations, with CGI cutscenes from previous editions reused.
A major gameplay feature is the ability to switch between Spider Man’s red-blue suit and the black suit during play. However, the black suit can corrupt Spider Man, causing the player to lose if it’s not removed periodically. You need to wait for a cooldown period before using it again.
The PSP version is very similar to the PlayStation 2 release but offers a unique Conquest Mode. This mode challenges you to complete tasks like item deliveries, protecting civilians, and combat missions within a time limit to earn hero points. You can replay missions to improve your score.