In our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review, we detail our thoughts on Insomniac Games' PS5 exclusive. Is this sequel worth playing?
, you might expect New York City to be relatively safe. But the city is still rife with criminals, and the villains our dynamic duo must face grow more challenging and more numerous. Developer Insomniac Games packs quite a lot of content in its third installment of the Spider-Man franchise, and this PS5 exclusive spares no expense in showing off the game’s gorgeous visuals and slick performance.
Spider-Man 2 tugs on the familiar thread of our superheroes having to deal with everyday human struggles when it’s sometimes easier and more thrilling to put on a mask and hit bad guys instead. Peter has an overdue mortgage and is coping with the death of Aunt May, while Miles is procrastinating on a college admissions essay and hasn’t gotten over his father’s death at the hands of Mister Negative.
Where Spider-Man 2 excels most is in its dynamic fights and the sense of freedom that comes from swinging between the skyscrapers of the Big Apple. Whether you choose Peter or Miles, your Spider-Man of choice has the gadgets, the abilities, and the swiftness to deal with crowds of enemies and dodge away with nary a scratch. Though the camera occasionally gets caught in close corridors, combat feels otherwise fluid and speedy.
Some minor quibbles aside, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 continues the hot streak by delivering an action-packed plot and a beautifully realized city with a wealth of diversions. Veterans of the series will appreciate the callbacks to earlier games and the vast array of Spider-Man collectibles and suits, while newcomers will find the controls and the story accessible.
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