Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Truly a contender for Game of the Year, Spider-Man 2 is a game that justifies the purchase of a PS5 if you don't already own one.

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79% User Score Based on 13,496 reviews

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a single player open world hack and slash game with drama, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Insomniac Games and was released on October 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Launch Edition" is an upcoming Marvel-themed, single-player, open-world drama game with an interesting plot and outstanding gameplay. This next installment in the acclaimed franchise, created in collaboration with PlayStation and Marvel Games, boasts spectacular visuals and continues the web-slinging legacy to new heights.

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story1.6k positive mentions

optimization569 negative mentions

The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring fluid mechanics, enhanced web-swinging, and dynamic combat that makes players feel like true superheroes.
The graphics are stunning, showcasing impressive detail and visual fidelity, particularly when running on high settings.
The emotional depth and character development of Peter Parker and Miles Morales are well-executed, with impactful story moments that resonate with players.

The story has been criticized for feeling rushed and lacking depth compared to its predecessors, with pacing issues particularly in the latter half of the game.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent crashes, stuttering, and graphical glitches, especially on lower-end systems.
Monetization strategies, including microtransactions and product placements, have led many players to feel that the game prioritizes corporate interests over gameplay quality.

story
4,536 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it feels rushed and less impactful compared to its predecessors. While some appreciate the dual narratives of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, others feel that Miles is sidelined and that the pacing suffers, particularly in the latter half of the game. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and emotional moments, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the franchise.
- “The story is also incredible, and a great conclusion.”
- “The dual protagonist actually worked out really well in this game and found time for both Peter and Miles to develop in the story.”
- “The story hits harder than the last two, with real emotional weight and incredible moments for both Peter and Miles.”
- “As most people have already said, the story in this game is subpar.”
- “The pacing in the last third of the game is poor, and I still don't understand why symbiotes appear after you finish the story.”
- “The storyline is weak.”
optimization
2,028 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" has been a significant point of contention among players, with many reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, crashes, and graphical glitches, particularly on PC. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay after adjusting settings or applying patches, the overall consensus is that the game requires further optimization to meet the expectations set by its predecessors. Many recommend waiting for additional updates before purchasing, as the current state of the game can lead to a frustrating experience, especially for those with mid-range hardware.
- “Despite performance issues, bugs, and occasional character-writing slips, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a fantastic continuation of Insomniac’s work.”
- “There are quite a few optimization issues, but if you turn on the right settings you can get smooth 60 fps the whole game and it's awesome.”
- “Insomniac and Nixxes perfected visual fidelity and performance optimization specifically on PC.”
- “The most broken AAA PC port I have ever played, and it's not just basic performance issues.”
- “Despite the performance issues, bugs, and occasional character-writing slips, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a fantastic continuation of Insomniac’s work.”
- “The game is fun, seriously, but even with the recommended specs, this game's optimization is genuinely the worst I've ever experienced.”
gameplay
1,698 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" has received widespread acclaim for its fluid mechanics, enhanced web-swinging, and dynamic combat, making players feel like true superheroes. While the introduction of new abilities and traversal options, such as the wingsuit, adds freshness, some players noted that the overall experience can feel repetitive, particularly in side missions. Despite technical issues like crashes and optimization problems, many reviewers found the gameplay engaging and enjoyable, often considering it a significant improvement over its predecessors.
- “The gameplay is incredible, characters are fleshed out, the world building is immaculate and the twists on previous enemies is welcome.”
- “The swinging mechanics in this game have far exceeded my expectations.”
- “With a meticulously designed city full of amazing detail, and a fantastic list of suits that look incredible, traversal mechanics polished to an absolute shine making every swing feel stylish and fun, and nice enough combat with just the right amount of kick, this game has all the ingredients for the best Spider-Man game and one of the best sandboxes ever.”
- “The core gameplay, especially combat, doesn’t feel meaningfully improved.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive as expected, but overshadowed by constant crashes.”
- “The gameplay is very similar to the previous game and as a die-hard Spider-Man fan, it does not live up to 2022's Spider-Man.”
graphics
1,470 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and detailed environments, particularly when running on high settings. However, numerous reports highlight significant performance issues, including frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and poor optimization, especially on lower-end systems. While some players have managed to enjoy the game with adjusted settings, the overall consensus suggests that the game requires further patches to address these graphical and stability concerns.
- “The graphics are stunning, showcasing an impressive upgrade each year that truly immerses you in the vibrant world of Spider-Man.”
- “The visuals in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 are truly stunning – breathtaking detail, realistic textures, and impressive ray tracing make it one of the best-looking games I’ve seen.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the lighting is amazing, and the overall gameplay is just a joy.”
- “Its a good game, but if you don't have the right graphics card, it's a laggy mess and will frequently crash.”
- “There are still a lot of graphical bugs hanging around in the game.”
- “Despite being a 6 out of 10 overall, the game has major graphical issues in the final 3 percent, giving me a very sore feeling about the game.”
stability
856 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various graphical glitches. While some users have experienced minimal issues, many others describe the game as a "buggy mess," particularly during cutscenes and gameplay transitions. Despite recent patches aimed at improving performance, the consensus is that the game remains unstable and unoptimized, making it difficult to recommend for purchase until further fixes are implemented.
- “Now 8 months later, the game runs great with no problems.”
- “The game runs great after the patches they introduced recently, and I have not experienced a single crash or performance issue since I started to play.”
- “Game runs great, looks great, and plays great.”
- “The game constantly freezes for about 5 seconds, every 10-15 seconds.”
- “It's a buggy mess that needs mods just to make it playable.”
- “The game freezes all the time and has crashed many times saying my GPU is out of date.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" has garnered mixed reviews, with many players praising its ability to evoke strong feelings through character relationships and impactful story moments. While some found the narrative to be rich and emotionally charged, others felt it lacked the depth and resonance of its predecessor, often citing rushed pacing and uneven character development. Overall, the game successfully delivers heartfelt moments and thrilling action, making it a memorable experience for fans, despite some criticisms regarding its emotional highs and lows.
- “But do not skip the 'important' scenes because they really hit the nail on the head; when Peter cried, I cried too.”
- “The story hits harder than the last two, with real emotional weight and incredible moments for both Peter and Miles.”
- “The narrative is rich with emotional depth, exploring Peter and Miles' struggles as young men balancing their superhero duties with their personal lives.”
- “Some rushed or boring story beats and arcs.”
- “Boring story, trash side missions, good gameplay and traversal.”
- “Gameplay is good; it's as good as the original, but everything else is kind of underwhelming: boring story, bad writing, bad side missions.”
grinding
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The reviews indicate that while "Spider-Man 2" offers enjoyable gameplay and a compelling story, it suffers from significant grinding elements, particularly in side quests and boss battles, which many players found tedious and repetitive. Some appreciated the reduction in grind compared to previous titles, but others still felt that the game required excessive effort to achieve 100% completion, with certain missions and activities detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game balances fun mechanics with moments of frustration due to its grinding nature.
- “However, the 100% completion (technically I haven't 100% completed this just yet, I have 1 achievement left and that is just to finish the game on New Game+) was significantly more enjoyable. There was no farming crimes per region, the repeated side objectives generally had enough variation to keep them interesting, and one of the suit upgrades allows you to find technology stashes easier, which you need to unlock all the suits.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding if you are a completionist.”
- “Many bosses had overly long, multi-phase fights that felt more tedious than exciting.”
- “The actual combat itself becomes tedious.”
- “Unfortunately, approximately 2/5's to around half of Spider-Man 2's gameplay is those types of missions, which create much worse pacing and can take anywhere from 15-25 minutes per section, causing playthroughs to be tedious and slow at times.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with a varied and energetic soundtrack that complements both the fast-paced action and emotional moments. Players have noted that the music creates an immersive atmosphere, making activities like swinging through the city feel exhilarating and peaceful. While some reviews mention that certain tracks may not be particularly memorable, the overall quality and impact of the soundtrack are considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “Gliding over New York at sunset with the music playing in the background gave me chills.”
- “The soundtrack pulses with energy, perfectly complementing the fast-paced action and emotional beats.”
- “The music is very cool and gives me goosebumps when I'm in a huge fight, and even just some of the more chill songs are just so nice to listen to.”
- “The music doesn't feel as iconic, but that's the price to pay when merging two characters' themes together.”
- “The game music is actually still playing in the background despite being closed, meaning I'll be forced to search through the task manager after submitting this.”
- “Story is awful, dialogue is awful, soundtrack is awful.”
humor
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating Spider-Man's witty quips and comedic moments, while others find them forced and reminiscent of typical MCU-style jokes. Many reviews highlight the unintentional humor stemming from graphical glitches and bugs, such as characters t-posing or bizarre rendering issues, which added a layer of amusement despite being frustrating. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with emotional depth, though opinions vary on its effectiveness and execution.
- “In 'Spider-Man' and 'Miles Morales', quieter moments amplified Spider-Man’s humor and sass.”
- “It’s emotional, funny in the right moments, and very much what you’d expect from a Spider-Man game.”
- “Insomniac masterfully blends heart, humor, and action into an unforgettable superhero experience.”
- “This game crashes so many times it's not funny.”
- “The jokes are so stale, they might as well be from a decade ago.”
- “I expected humor, but the only thing that made me laugh was how bad the writing was.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as low to moderate, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of compelling content after completing the main story and side missions. While some appreciate the improvements in New Game Plus and the fun combat mechanics, the consensus is that the game does not offer enough incentive for multiple playthroughs, especially compared to its predecessors. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels short and lacks the depth needed for sustained replay value, with some hoping future patches might enhance the experience.
- “Ng+ has some good changes for leveling, which increases replay value.”
- “Really replayable (like the first two) and while some optimization is still clearly needed, it was really fun.”
- “And almost endless replayability with new game plus and all of the variations of combat.”
- “The only problem I have with this game is that the story doesn't feel replayable for me.”
- “I entirely 100% completed everything in this game in less than 30 hours, and the replayability is pretty subpar.”
- “Once you finish the main story and all collectibles and side quests, there is not much replay value.”
character development
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Character development in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" receives mixed reviews, with many praising the emotional depth and growth of key characters like Peter Parker and Miles Morales, particularly in their personal struggles and heroic journeys. However, criticisms arise regarding certain character designs and the perceived superficiality of some narrative choices, which some players feel detract from the overall storytelling experience. While the game features compelling arcs and engaging dialogue, it also suffers from pacing issues and a reliance on side quests that may feel forced or uninteresting.
- “The character development shines, particularly with Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they navigate their personal struggles and heroic responsibilities.”
- “Beyond the thrilling action, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 truly shines in its gripping narrative and compelling character development.”
- “The main story is exceptionally well-written, with great pacing, emotional depth, and incredible character development.”
- “Marvel's Spider-Man 2 retains much of the core from the first game, but falls short in character development, gameplay, and story.”
- “While some of the early quests, like when you revisit your school with Harry, are decent and somewhat essential to character development, the game constantly forces you to endure far too many of these, and they are neither fun, well-written, nor remotely interesting to play.”
- “It lacks the depth of character development, making me feel like they just want to introduce more mechanics and special effects to the game.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the presence of microtransactions and forced advertising, particularly through product placements like the Adidas suit. Players feel that the game prioritizes corporate interests over gameplay quality, leading to a lack of fun and a sense of being manipulated for profit, especially in the context of its PC port and performance issues. Overall, while some still recommend the game, the monetization strategies have left a negative impression on the community.
- “Lastly, some of the Miles Morales suits are blatant sneaker advertisements, which cheapens the idea of Spider-Man.”
- “It's just a cash grab by Sony, and they shouldn't be rewarded.”
- “Overall, I do recommend it now, but it's still a cash grab. By the way, Sony, it's impossible to collect everything without replaying the game three times.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive details, particularly in its recreation of New York City, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the captivating environments and emotional music that elevate key moments, although some feel it doesn't quite match the quality of earlier installments. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The world feels alive, with immersive details and incredible attention to New York’s atmosphere.”
- “The music feels epic and emotional at key moments, enhancing the battles and important scenes, such as those involving Venom, and creating an atmosphere that perfectly matches the on-screen action.”
- “Great atmosphere, perfect NYC replica. Lots of memorable moments.”
- “There was something about the story and atmosphere that wasn't as great as the first two games though.”
- “I would have had some understanding if the crash happened during gameplay, but not in a bloody freaking video that is meant to introduce you to the game and introduce the atmosphere on first launch!!!!”
- “I will say there was a lot of MJ missions that I had to go through in order to proceed with the main story; the most awesome part I enjoyed was when you play as her going inside the hive to get the rock. The atmosphere in that area was so Dead Space-like.”

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a open world hack and slash game with drama, anime and science fiction themes.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 24 hours playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was released on October 20, 2023.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was developed by Insomniac Games.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

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