Spider-Man 3

Developer: Treyarch
Format: Multi
Genre: action

Everyone's favourite webslinger makes a welcome return

Based on Sony's upcoming 'threequel' in the ever popular Spider-Man movies, Spider-Man 3 is set to allow players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona.

Set in a larger, dynamic, free-roaming New York City, the game gives players the freedom to choose their own gameplay experience through multiple movie-based and original storylines, fully integrated city missions and performance rewards including improved speed, combat manoeuvres and agility.

In Spider-Man 3, players draw upon Spider-Man's completely revamped combat abilities as they protect the city and defeat enemies using expanded aerial fighting, finishing moves and dynamic webbing during missions and epic boss battles.

Three gangs have laid claim to the boroughs of New York and must be taken down. As Spider-Man brings these criminals to justice, the crime rate will drop in that section of town and city life will return to normal; if he doesn't, the streets will turn to chaos. These super thugs won't go down without a fight though. Their advanced AI will surround Spider-Man, grapple him, call in reinforcements, and do everything they can to retake their territory.

Fortunately our hero has more super-human abilities than ever before. In addition to faster web-swinging, certain events and environments open up additional Spider-powers for you to control. Using Spider-Man's web abilities, he can catch falling objects including people and debris, fix hazards like broken train rails, barricade doors, and even slingshot from the tops of buildings for increased speed and huge air.

But what we're really excited about is the freedom to roam. Go anywhere at any time, from the sky scrapers to the sewers, and get involved in whatever you want, whenever you want. Players decide how to proceed through the game and set their own goals. Should Spider-Man follow a plot twist, switch to an alternate storyline, fight off crime waves that threaten the city or explore vast interior and underground locations, it's up to you.

Expect a release on just about every format you can imagine in early May.

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