Marvel's Spider-Man
- September 7, 2018
- Insomniac Games
- 35h median play time
Spider-Man is an absolute essential. It is a showcase of much of the best that this industry has to offer and should not be missed.
"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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Reviews
- 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.
- story46 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised as stunning and a showcase of the PS5's capabilities, with many reviewers noting the impressive lighting, detail, and smooth performance, especially in the 60fps mode. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, making swinging through the city a thrilling and immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some minor critiques regarding the story.
“Overall, this game is a great display of what the PS5 can do graphically and mechanically.”
“Graphically, this game is just beautiful.”
“Swinging from towering skyscrapers is an absolute thrill, and this game sets a standard for impressive visuals.”
“Story is a bit short and dull but visuals more than make up for it.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the latest Spider-Man installment is praised for its fluid mechanics, exciting traversal, and varied combat, which effectively immerse players in the superhero experience. While it builds on the strengths of its predecessor with new features and emotional depth, some players find certain slower gameplay elements and non-Spidey sections less engaging. Overall, the game combines stunning visuals and a well-crafted story, making it a standout title for fans of the franchise.
“Overall, this game is a great display of what the PS5 can do graphically and mechanically.”
“Marvel's Spider-Man combines exciting traversal mechanics, varied combat, great presentation, and plenty of content to build up enough momentum and swing by the underwhelming story and boss battles without getting caught in a web.”
“Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man is a spectacular adventure that combines comic book goodness and gameplay magic.”
“Gameplay is much stronger compared to Spider-Man 1, but the story is just way too short to be $50.”
“After roughly 3 hours of gameplay, I noticed the completion percentage was around 25%.”
“Non-Spidey gameplay sections are dull and disrupt the pacing; the camera can sometimes work against you in combat.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, with players enjoying a smooth 60fps experience on PS5, especially in performance+rt mode, which enhances both graphics and quality of life features. The seamless transition between 30fps fidelity and 60fps performance modes significantly improves gameplay, contributing to an immersive and visually stunning experience in a well-realized open-world New York. Overall, the optimization complements the game's engaging plot and character performances.
“The ease of switching from 30fps fidelity mode to 60fps performance is night and day.”
“Playing it with performance + RT graphical settings is a treat, since you're getting a full 60fps experience with quality of life improvements to the environment.”
“Love this game’s graphics and fidelity/performance modes.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring heartfelt moments and a compelling narrative that highlights the character behind the superhero. Players appreciate the strong performances and engaging story, which effectively drive the gameplay experience, complemented by dynamic combat and stunning visuals. Overall, the emotional storytelling enhances the immersive experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“The game has a lot of heart with some highly emotional moments along with some awesome new gameplay mechanics.”
“What's more, the plot and characters are an unexpected surprise, with some fantastic performances that are genuinely touching.”
“An emotionally charged story that effectively spurs you into action, with fantastic web-swinging, dynamic combat, and exciting story set pieces.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward experience without additional costs.
“The game has no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
“I appreciate that there are no pay-to-win mechanics; everything can be earned through gameplay.”
“The absence of monetization pressure allows me to fully enjoy the game without distractions.”
Critic Reviews
Simply Spectacular
Spider-Man fans just hit the jackpot.
90%Marvel's Spider-Man Review
Ultimately, Marvel's Spider-Man is a must-buy, because no matter how you feel about our webbed superhero, this is just an insanely fun game to play, and it's so well put together. Just like the Arkham games did for Batman, this pretty much provides the definitive version of the Spider-Man universe outside of the comics, and leaves us begging to explore more of it in the inevitable sequel. Webslinging is bliss, combat is fantastic fun, and the extra content and collectibles are varied and infrequent enough not to overwhelm. What's more, the plot and characters are an unexpected surprise, with some fantastic performances that are genuinely touching. Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the best games of 2018 so far, and every PS4 owner will feel proud to own it as part of their library.
90%Marvel's Spider-Man Review
Spider-Man combines elements from plenty of other games to deliver a game with expansive combat, exciting traversal, and a solid, authentic story.
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