Product Overview
- Product Name: Spiderman 3
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Solid playable copy — Average condition for age, no heavy damage or writing.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Spider-Man 3 swings onto the Game Boy Advance as one of the final major licensed releases for the system, delivering a side-scrolling action-adventure inspired by the blockbuster 2007 film. Players step into the role of Peter Parker as he struggles against new threats, including the Sandman, the New Goblin, and the terrifying power of the symbiote suit. The story follows the darker tone of the movie, blending fast-paced combat, platforming, and web-slinging acrobatics into a handheld-exclusive experience.
Developed by Vicarious Visions, known for their expertise in handheld adaptations, this version of Spider-Man 3 is entirely unique from the console editions. It focuses on tight side-scrolling stages filled with enemies, environmental hazards, and boss battles that emphasize timing and agility. The black suit mechanic adds variety, allowing Spider-Man to unleash enhanced powers at the cost of control, mirroring the internal struggle from the film. This made the GBA version more than just a scaled-down port — it was a distinct reimagining for portable players.
For collectors, Spider-Man 3 holds special significance as it was released very late in the Game Boy Advance’s lifecycle, when most developers had already shifted focus to the Nintendo DS. Its status as both a film tie-in and a late-era release makes it a rarer find compared to earlier Spider-Man GBA titles, giving it unique appeal to fans of Marvel gaming history and handheld collectors alike.
Gameplay Features
- Play through the events of the 2007 Spider-Man 3 film in handheld form
- Side-scrolling action-adventure gameplay with combat, platforming, and web-slinging
- Battle iconic villains including Sandman, New Goblin, and Venom
- Use the black suit symbiote to unleash powerful attacks with unique trade-offs
- Distinct handheld version designed exclusively for the Game Boy Advance
- A late-era GBA release that adds rarity and collector appeal
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Released in 2007, Spider-Man 3 arrived after the Nintendo DS had already become the dominant handheld, making this one of the last big-name titles published for the GBA. Its development by Vicarious Visions continued their strong track record of delivering high-quality portable adaptations for Activision.
Collectors prize this game not only for its late release date but also because it stands as a unique version of the Spider-Man 3 storyline. Unlike the 3D console editions, the GBA release emphasized classic side-scrolling action, making it both a nostalgic throwback and an important marker in the history of superhero games on handheld systems.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2007
- Publisher: Activision
- Developer: Vicarious Visions
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone 10+
- UPC: 047875819979
- SKU: 2555
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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