- September 7, 2018
- Insomniac Games
- 35h median play time
Marvel's Spider-Man
While some of the antiquated trappings of open world games from years gone-by are present, Spider-Man manages to remain a delight through great acting performances, a compelling story, terrific combat, and joyous swinging.
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Marvel's Spider-Man is a single player open world hack and slash game with a drama theme. It was developed by Insomniac Games and was released on September 7, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
"Marvel's Spider-Man" is a thrilling adventure where players take on the role of an experienced Peter Parker, balancing his personal life with saving New York City from a new villain. This game offers improvisational combat, dynamic acrobatics, and fluid urban traversal, allowing players to feel the full power of a masterful Spider-Man. The game is a unique and authentic Spider-Man experience, unlike any seen before.
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- Incredible graphics and performance, showcasing the capabilities of the PS5 with stunning visuals and smooth gameplay.
- Engaging combat and web-swinging mechanics that make players feel like Spider-Man, with new powers for Miles Morales adding depth to the gameplay.
- A well-crafted story that, despite its short length, delivers emotional moments and a satisfying experience for both new and returning players.
- The game is relatively short, with the main story taking only around 4-10 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some players feel that the remastered version does not significantly improve upon the original game, making it less appealing for those who have already played it.
- There are occasional issues with repetitive gameplay elements and limited variety in side activities, which can detract from the overall experience.
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The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative and emotional depth, particularly with the character of Miles Morales. However, many reviewers note that the main storyline is relatively short, often described as lacking the depth and length of its predecessor, which may leave some players wanting more. Despite its brevity, the storytelling is complemented by strong voice acting and impressive visuals, making it a solid experience overall.
“The story and voice acting are fantastic.”
“A well-acted, strong story serves as the backbone for an experience that just plain feels right for Spider-Man, and fans and newcomers alike won't be disappointed by this trip to the Spider-Verse.”
“With all the freedom it gives you to web-sling through New York City and stick goons to walls, Spider-Man for PS4 is the best Spider-story I've had the pleasure to experience, and even on its own is a brilliant game.”
“I’ll admit it’s a pretty short story, and it’s not the best story you will ever see in a video game.”
“The biggest thing someone might not like is that, as I said, the main story is only around 12 hours, which is on the short side.”
“The story is a bit short and dull, but visuals more than make up for it.”
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Marvel's Spider-Man is a open world hack and slash game with drama theme.
Marvel's Spider-Man is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.
The main story can be completed in around 18 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 43 hours to finish. On average players spend around 24 hours playing Marvel's Spider-Man.
Marvel's Spider-Man was released on September 7, 2018.
Marvel's Spider-Man was developed by Insomniac Games.
Marvel's Spider-Man has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story.
Marvel's Spider-Man is a single player game.
Similar games include Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Batman Arkham City, inFAMOUS Second Son, Batman Arkham Asylum and others.