Marvel's Spider-Man

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8.7

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  1. jaypi
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve played in many years. NYC ambient feels real, it’s a visually stunning game, fast to load and limitless. Missions are really good from the script to the action, the character switches on different missions, many game perks, suits, accessories, minigames, I’ve really enjoyed it.
  2. Namlocs
    Jan 31, 2020
    8
    The open-world, although beautiful, gets very repetitive by the end, with the majority of it's content having you either find collectibles or stop crimes, the latter of which by the end just feels like a chore. The side content is severely lacking, with it's side quests failing to match the quality of the ones in Batman: Arkham City, with most of them not even having fully renderedThe open-world, although beautiful, gets very repetitive by the end, with the majority of it's content having you either find collectibles or stop crimes, the latter of which by the end just feels like a chore. The side content is severely lacking, with it's side quests failing to match the quality of the ones in Batman: Arkham City, with most of them not even having fully rendered cutscenes. It fails to do anything unique with the 'Ubisoft' towers, with you simply swinging up to them and playing a short minigame. The stealth missions where you play as a different character, although I personally didn't mind them, could certainly get annoying for some people.

    Despite all this, Marvel's Spider-Man is still an excellent, excellent game. It's swinging mechanics, which are the best in any Spider-Man game to date, are as fun as ever and you can get hours of entertainment just swinging around Manhattan. The graphics are superb, and the combat, although simple, never gets old. The suits are all amazing, although it can get tedious obtaining the collectibles to purchase them. The different gadgets are fun to play around with. The story is far better then the story in any Spider-Man movie, and coupled with brilliant voice acting and excellent characterization makes it a truly unforgettable and at times emotional narrative.

    Conclusion: Although the side content and content of the open-world leaves a lot to be desired, the gameplay, graphics, voice acting and story all comes together to provide a truly excellent narrative and a fantastic experience.    … Expand
  3. SpaceHeroGuide
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Love swinging around Manhattan. Great story, however some repetitive gameplay. Nevertheless I felt like Spider-Man and look forward to another game.
  4. PanMrkvicka
    Mar 14, 2020
    8
    Great game but I think arkham games are better as superhero games still this is pretty fun and good but sadly a little repetitive and bosses could be more interesting and challenging.
  5. f1o_o1f
    Jul 12, 2021
    8
    Really an excellent game with some flaws here and there. I'm personally not the biggest Spider-Man fan as I get easily annoyed by tropey jokes (which is kinda the modern Marvel way i feel). I grew up with the first Spider-Man trilogy, though, and absolutely loved it. I also enjoyed the Amazing Spider-Man, although I couldn't get warm with the newest iteration. This game however more orReally an excellent game with some flaws here and there. I'm personally not the biggest Spider-Man fan as I get easily annoyed by tropey jokes (which is kinda the modern Marvel way i feel). I grew up with the first Spider-Man trilogy, though, and absolutely loved it. I also enjoyed the Amazing Spider-Man, although I couldn't get warm with the newest iteration. This game however more or less does its own thing. Of course, there are your classic villains, but it takes place a few years after the origin-story, so we have a slightly more experienced vigilante to deal with.

    The Good:

    - Graphics. I wasn't too impressed when I just looked at screenshots or heard people say how detailed the world is. But having played it myself, I wholeheartedly agree. Quite impressive what they've managed to pull off on the PS4 (I played on Pro), especially considering the size of the world.

    - Story. While there are flaws and the dialogue was often rather weak (especially with the villains), the overall story doesn't have to hide from its movie-counterparts. While character intentions where often questionable, if not downright stupid, it wasn't really distracting and there were enough things going on in parallel for me to not get bored.

    - the Swing. The swinging is really that good that it deserves to be praised on its own. You have a short array of options how to traverse through the air and once you've gotten used to it, you'll really feel like Spider-Man. You'll want to stay off the streets for as long as possible anyway, for following reasons.

    The Meh:

    - Combat and Spider-Man on the ground. While the similarities to the Arkham-series are uncanny, the combat felt way more fleshed out imo. While you basically have to follow button-prompts with Batman and chain a few to get certain moves most of the time, Spider-Man seems to have much more control over what tools he's got on hand. The fluidity also doesn't feel as floaty as Batman's and movement seems more natural. There are downsides to it, however. The dodge was VERY inconsistent and button-inputs seemed to get ignored a little too often. Spider-Man is also much too slow when walking and basically took a nap after every dodge, creating rather unfair situations at times. It also doesn't help that he gets stuck in geometry very often, making dodge-attempts completely useless, even if it's just a water-hydrant or a car (he should definitely be able to jump those, no?).

    The Bad:

    - The opening Mission (Tutorial). Probably among the worst I've seen from games like this. The combat system really needs getting used to, so having a mission to train is much needed. The mission itself was not great, however. For someone who just started the game for the first time, the mission-objectives where sometimes not clear at all (those turrets still make me angry) and the boss-fight was too hard at that stage. It starts off the story in a nice way, but I bet many players got turned off immediately when they first tried it. For this reason, I would honestly never recommend the game to anyone who rarely plays video-games or never dove into the genre before (Arkham would be a better fit, probably)

    Also: easy plat :)    … Expand
  6. TongasJost
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    La verdad es que me encantó, sientes como si fueras spiderman realmente, el humor que tiene es perfecto, los dlc se complementan muy bien, poder completarlo al 100% no lleva mucho tiempo la verdad, pero me encanta la jugabilidad, y eso, eso es lo que vale.
  7. JoshuaDubose
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Marvels spider-man is a 10/10 for me gameplay is the best and it feels like your playing spider-man not just a beat'em up the story is on a whole other level it's so great the up's the downs there was a lot of emotion peter is going through a lot and doing so much for the people its so good to see the struggle and how he as a hero overcomes and protect everyone while trying to keep himselfMarvels spider-man is a 10/10 for me gameplay is the best and it feels like your playing spider-man not just a beat'em up the story is on a whole other level it's so great the up's the downs there was a lot of emotion peter is going through a lot and doing so much for the people its so good to see the struggle and how he as a hero overcomes and protect everyone while trying to keep himself together this is a must-play game… Expand
  8. ghosttoyou
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    9/10 .............................................................................................................
  9. greenfrog12
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect Spider-Man game. Following from the foundations of web slinging from the 2004 Spider-Man 2, Marvel's Spider Man refines these game mechanics to perfection as you sling around new York city as an updated and renewed Peter Parker in the most realistic portrayal of the character. The story is expertly crafted with Otto Octavius being the most memorable character in a video game of the year for me. The missions are also brilliantly designed with an incredible array of items to use at your disposal such as web bombs, traps, drones and web shooters. If you're a Spidey fan do not miss this. It's a dream come true for me and it's the finest game of 2018… Expand
  10. RightWingNpc666
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. I loved the story, but my main gripe is that it was perhaps a bit too short. I didn't really like the non-Spider-Man segments of the game, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. I can't wait for the sequel.
  11. Alvelian
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Лучший человек паук со времен игр на PSone. Хорошая графика и боевка, сюжет довольно простой и порой заставляет кринжануть, но в целом нормально.
  12. Paulder
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    The first hour of web swinging across the city of New York is breathtaking and the rest of the gameis great too
    The game is filled with collectables which serve as a great reason to explore and swing around, most of them end before getting boring as there are a variety of different ones.
    The story is griping enough to keep you playing.
    Gameplay is fun and feels quite natural
  13. Billoregan
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Marvel spider man ps4 is incredible. Played the entire game nearly 5 times 100 petcent on all conpleted dlc.
  14. sebruiz17
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I came looking for a reskin of a Batman game, with a spiderman twist and ended up finding one, if not the best superhero game ever. The graphics, fighting, and swinging are amazing, but the interpretation of Peter Parker is so fresh, unique, and well-executed that it has become the best version of spiderman. All of this comes together to become an amazing game
  15. Ali8
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This game is easy, all costumes are super. But too short, maybe i will buy dlc
  16. goanchito
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect...

    Good story, good combat, big open world, awesome sidequests etc... If you are looking for a decent game to spend your money on then this is definitely the game. It even has 3 DLC's fir if you're looking to spice up your game with some more hours of webslinging the webslinging has definitely improved. Your webs will actually stick to buildings instead of the clouds on the sky    Perfect...


    Good story, good combat, big open world, awesome sidequests etc...

    If you are looking for a decent game to spend your money on then this is definitely the game.
    It even has 3 DLC's fir if you're looking to spice up your game with some more hours of webslinging

    the webslinging has definitely improved. Your webs will actually stick to buildings instead of the clouds on the sky xD

    ignore the hate comments about this game on this site. It's just the crying Xbox fanboys who are angry this game is a Sony PlayStation exclusive. xD    … Expand
  17. Dwed
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Faithful to the comics, great graphics, great story, amazing gameplay... Its just so fun to play. One of my favorites of all time and another win for Sony
  18. heartbreakerRU
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    лучшая игра про человека паука, всё сделано на высшем уровне
  19. Alberto_Rahl
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Cuando un juego tiene la capacidad de viaje rápido pero el gameplay hace que te olvides por completo de que lo tiene es un gran logro.

    Aunque no seas fan de Marvel o de Spiderman sigue siendo un gran juego y merece darle una oportunidad porque es de esos pocos que es complicado que no encuentres algo de lo que disfrutes enormemente.
  20. A_Marshbelow_A
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Spectacular , finally the spider-man game that can satisfy everyone ... 10/10
  21. m1ku47
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    игра охуенная, минусы : слабые головоломки, скучные побочки, мёртвый город, ненужные вышки
  22. YeahlOl13
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Приятная игра, требует длительного прохождения.
    Графика: 7/10. Очень приятные отражения
    Геймплей: 10/10. В меру сложные драки, иногда просто хочется полетать по Нью-Йорку
    Сюжет: 8/10. Повторение сюжета оригинала.
    Озвучка: 12/10. (говорится про оригинальную английскую озвучку.    … Expand
  23. Arya977
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    Gameplay..............Amazing - 2.5
    Graphics................Amazing - 2.5
    Story.......................Amazing - 2.5
    Score.....................Great - 2.0
  24. Explicit1
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    My Top 10 PS4 Games
    1. Red Dead Redemption 2
    2. The Witcher 3
    3. Ghost of Tsushima 4. God of War 5. The Last of Us
    6. Uncharted 4
    7. Batman AC
    8. Spiderman 9. Days Gone
    10. Bloodborne
  25. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    This game would be an 8 (based strictly on gameplay) if it wasn't basically Stan Lee's last cameo, and a fitting one at that.
    Enough has been said about this game that needs to be said.
    Basically: Pros and cons: + Story feels professionally acted. Writing is actually pretty good; Despite some things being obvious in the long run, they're still delivered well enough to keep you    This game would be an 8 (based strictly on gameplay) if it wasn't basically Stan Lee's last cameo, and a fitting one at that.
    Enough has been said about this game that needs to be said.

    Basically: Pros and cons:
    + Story feels professionally acted. Writing is actually pretty good; Despite some things being obvious in the long run, they're still delivered well enough to keep you invested.
    + Gameplay is fluent, particularly moving around the city. The wide availability of side objectives makes it easy to sink into a flow of moving around the map that stays fun for hours. Combat isn't too complex; It's easy to grasp and reliably functional. Though:
    - Despite the wide range of special abilities, you can only have one (out of over 30) equipped, which leaves a missed opportunity to shake up the combat more, as it does get fairly repetitive by late game.
    - Mary-Jane stealth missions break up the flow of the game. (As well as the Miles stealth portions.)
    It's very clear that having Spider Man's abilities is what makes Spider Man games fun, and they don't really add enough nuance to make up for it. Though hacking electronics was a nice touch.
    + Clever redesigns of certain villains that believably fit into this game's universe.
    + Some segments of the game are pretty unforgettable, like this one point where you're trying to escape a poison-induced hallucination.

    Overall... my personal experience with Spider Man hasn't been with the comics, so I can't really speak as to what this game would mean to a hardcore comic fan, but compared to other Spider Man media I've taken in (multiple movies, two whole cartoon series, and the original game), this is probably the most moving, engaging, and believable in its execution. So I definitely recommend this game to anyone looking for a sandbox / superhero type of deal, as well as anyone casually interested in Spider Man.    … Expand
  26. AbhinavDasiga
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    Insomniac has nailed the feeling of swinging as spider-man across a recreated NYC. The characters found in the game are convincing and the main story shines through them. The combat is solid once the skill trees are sufficiently unlocked but it gets repetitive towards the later stages of the game. However the side challenges, crimes and other content found in the open world are tedious andInsomniac has nailed the feeling of swinging as spider-man across a recreated NYC. The characters found in the game are convincing and the main story shines through them. The combat is solid once the skill trees are sufficiently unlocked but it gets repetitive towards the later stages of the game. However the side challenges, crimes and other content found in the open world are tedious and boring which just dampens the experience enough to keep spider-man from being a truly great outing.… Expand
  27. Kubik1303
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. In my opinion it is one of the best PS4 games. It has great story, characters, gameplay and beautiful graphics.
  28. PIANTOM4R
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It's better than arkham knight and you know it please place spiderman ps4 up he has lot of potential it's the first game of spiderman but Arkham knight is the last one of the arkham trilogy
  29. avishay
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    This cool good fun game fun on my doorstep will make it feel like Spider-Man and surely this game provided me with this Sony Play and Big !!
  30. calamardo
    Mar 15, 2020
    8
    Este, junto con la saga Batman Arkham, son considerados los mejores videojuegos de superheroes de todos los tiempos. Yo personalmente recomendaría esta joya tanto a los fans de Spider-Man como a los que no lo son tanto. Grandioso videojuego, 8,7
  31. koddy_12
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    the best game of spiderman and great version perfect game of the superheroes
  32. Carlos2103
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Este juego es simplemente genial
    Un vendeconsolas por excelencia y para mí gusto la mejor adaptación de spiderman despues de spiderman: un nuvo universo y spectacular spiderman
  33. Trenity
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    fast gameplay,excellent graphics,immersive story. This game plays to my top 5 games.
  34. Timpo1122
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Its very good. I played without stopping for about 5 hours. Waiting for the second part.
  35. mollycoddle
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    Могу с уверенностью сказать, что это лучшая игра в своем жанре, количества экшона в игре - хоть отбавляй, сюжет самый невыдающийся, но от этого игра не хуже. Проходится на одном дыхании, не было момента, когда мне хотелось выйти из игры, потому что стало скучно. 8/10 потому что город довольно мертвый и никакого интерактива с нпс нет.Могу с уверенностью сказать, что это лучшая игра в своем жанре, количества экшона в игре - хоть отбавляй, сюжет самый невыдающийся, но от этого игра не хуже. Проходится на одном дыхании, не было момента, когда мне хотелось выйти из игры, потому что стало скучно. 8/10 потому что город довольно мертвый и никакого интерактива с нпс нет.
  36. Mattias62
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    One of the better exclusive games on ps4. The graphics is amazing, even on only fullhd. Spidey has great jokes, and I laughed many times. The swinging is great, you can feel being spiderman. The story is also amazing and the characters are the best. But few thing annoy me. For example the stupid missions from taskmaster where you have limited time to do some crap. Also the fighting systemOne of the better exclusive games on ps4. The graphics is amazing, even on only fullhd. Spidey has great jokes, and I laughed many times. The swinging is great, you can feel being spiderman. The story is also amazing and the characters are the best. But few thing annoy me. For example the stupid missions from taskmaster where you have limited time to do some crap. Also the fighting system isn't that great, yeah you can do combos and fight in different ways, that's cool, but I felt like the warning system didn't sometimes work. And if there is more enemies, especially with guns and jetpacks, you have to move very fast. But overall it's great game and Sony showed that exclusive games is their best thing.… Expand
  37. Hussainhmk
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game is the best superhero game to me, the graphics are stunning, the gameplay is great and great story telling as well. I wish it was a bit longer, but generally great game.
  38. Alxd2803
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Gráficos, história e jogabilidade fantásticos, simplesmente o melhor jogo do playstation 4.
  39. SamuNN
    Apr 4, 2020
    8
    A true love letter to Spiderman 2, awesome game

    I'll cut this review into 3 parts: 1. Gameplay 2. Story 3. Replayability Gameplay: The gameplay itself is pretty simple, it's what you would expect from an open world Spiderman game, climbing or running op walls, zipping around with your webs, jumping really high, etc. Moving around through the city feels amazing due to the fluid    A true love letter to Spiderman 2, awesome game

    I'll cut this review into 3 parts:

    1. Gameplay
    2. Story
    3. Replayability

    Gameplay:
    The gameplay itself is pretty simple, it's what you would expect from an open world Spiderman game, climbing or running op walls, zipping around with your webs, jumping really high, etc. Moving around through the city feels amazing due to the fluid controls and looks. The combat here is similar to what you would find in the Batman games, square and triangle as a light and heavy attacks and then R1 for the gadgets, circle for dodging, etc. It's nothing new, but with Spidey's powers and webs it makes it very fun. There's tons of ways to defeat enemies, you gotta get creative. With the addition of the suits you can now have new 'ultimate' moves depending on which suit you have, this again constantly brings a breath of fresh air to the combat. Only downside is again, it does get pretty repetitive, even with the different enemy types. The game looks amazing, the city feels alive, it's just beautiful to look at in general.

    Story:
    The story picks up in Peter's 20's, he's already had his relationship with MJ and beaten a lot of the vilains. The premise is you get to fight the main bad guys you all know and love again, Rhino, Vulture, Electro, Doc Ock, Scorpion, Mister Negative, etc. But this only happens later in the story, because the game really takes it's time in the first half. It can feel kind off slow sometimes, but ultimately picks up later when the city gets run over by Doc Ock and all his buddies. The story is simple and what you'd expect from a comic book Spiderman, but it's well executed and doesn't feel forced 'till maybe the last part. They throw a lot of stuff at you rather quickly and it feels a bit rushed. The cutscenes are numerous but really well made, they did a great job on the looks and voice acting. My only MAJOR downside is the constant repetition of stealth sections with both MJ and Miles, these were without a doubt the worst parts of the story, they didn't add much to the game and felt like they were in it for a longer game time. One little **** up like touching boxes and it's game over, they do remedy this with a good checkpoint system however.

    Replayability;
    After the main story, there are still some things to do. Most of these consist of little minigames that earn you tokens so that you can upgrade your gear and make new suits. This is pretty fun until it gets boring after you've made 3 suits or so. The side mission are weak (aside from mayyybe Tombstone) and don't really serve a purpose. You can complete the game again on a higher difficulty which isn't impossible and a fun challenge.

    My final verdict: 8.5/10
    If you're a fan of Spiderman you're gonna love this game, if you're not a fan of Spiderman and don't enjoy these recurring open world games that are kind of the same, I wouldn't go for it. I do think you get you're money's worth, still. Especially with the extra DLC Content    … Expand
  40. ThePSButton
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Todos dicen que este juego te hace sentir como Spider-Man, pero yo diría que lo que mejor hace es hacerte sentir como Peter Parker.

    Una de las mejores adaptaciones que ha tenido el personaje, muy por encima del MCU y mejor que varias de las runs que se han visto en el cómic en estos últimos 20 años.
  41. Kovenant94
    May 5, 2020
    10
    It has been a while since I have loved so much a game like this, but honestly this is a must buy, one of those games that make owning a ps4 worth it, I found everything amazing, if you like Spiderman you will love it.
  42. Leekah
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best spider-man story. I liked the fact, that this Peter is an adult, and not a kid.
  43. Marramiau
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Mejor de lo esperado.

    Sinceramente era un juego al que no le tenía muchas ganas pero gracias a ponerlo en psnow me he animado a jugarlo y me ha gustado mucho.

    Todo el apartado técnico es de primera con un doblaje fabuloso.
  44. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Story: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: 60 Hours (Main Story) + Extra
    Duration: 50 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  45. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    _Good game _
  46. Kaangamer
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    A masterpiece that is amazing I take out 2 points for being a exclusive like Xbox fans have gone nuts for not being able to play this game but it’s a masterpiece
  47. Andymandy69
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Got spiderman on my ps4 pro. Wow fantastic
  48. SkywalkerMcD
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This is truly a remarkable game. I’ve played the earlier versions, and due to the hardware and software confinements, they were often clunky. Not with this game! It is beautiful, with great controls and a fantastic story. The unlockable system keeps you motivated to progress and improve. I recommend this to any super hero or action game fan.
  49. Sperma0000
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Норм игрушка все понравилось концовка до Мей круто дальше какая то шляпа поэтому 8 ну и побочки не очень а так круто… Expand
  50. Dragoonbill
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    I loved this game, getting the platinum didn’t feel like a huge grind which was a plus. My favorite part is probably the traversal of the world.
  51. TK1991
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    One of the top 3 best games this console generation. Amazing visuals , fluid gameplay , action packed story , high replay value , a must have for all ages.
  52. Jony_traaa
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de mi vida, sin exagerar
    Me ha encastando la historia de este juego es magnifica, con unas emociones hacia el jugador impresionantes, el mejor juego de mi vida....
    Lo mejor del juego es JJ y Spider-man......No os expoileo mas -_- Jugavilidad 10 Historia 10 Desplazarse por la ciudad 10 Dificultades 10 Controles 10 Gráficos 10 Iluminación 10 Sonidos 10 Inovación 10    El mejor juego de mi vida, sin exagerar
    Me ha encastando la historia de este juego es magnifica, con unas emociones hacia el jugador impresionantes, el mejor juego de mi vida....

    Lo mejor del juego es JJ y Spider-man......No os expoileo mas -_-

    Jugavilidad 10 Historia 10 Desplazarse por la ciudad 10 Dificultades 10 Controles 10 Gráficos 10 Iluminación 10 Sonidos 10 Inovación 10 Personajes 10

    VALORACIÓN TOTAL 10/10    … Expand
  53. zegene
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing Marvel's Spiderman! Full of fun. Throughout my play, I have always had fun. Great graphics, controls and humor!
  54. Montes6384
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, tiene un buena historia, buen gameplay y buenos graficos. Es para mí el mejor juego de superheroes que hay, los juegos de Batman son muy buenos, pero a mí parecer el gameplay de Batman me llegó a aburrir un poco, debido a que siempre era los mismo y no se veía algo espectacular como Spiderman. Un muy muy buen juego.
  55. MrSirPerson
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    This is it, folks. This game, right here, is my favorite game ever. Only a few other games can come even close to the sheer amount of fun and excitement that this game achieves. And to think this game topped my other favorite game ever just a few weeks after I beat the other game (which happened to be Final Fantasy VII Remake)! It is a joy to experience, and makes even the most mundaneThis is it, folks. This game, right here, is my favorite game ever. Only a few other games can come even close to the sheer amount of fun and excitement that this game achieves. And to think this game topped my other favorite game ever just a few weeks after I beat the other game (which happened to be Final Fantasy VII Remake)! It is a joy to experience, and makes even the most mundane tasks a notable event.
    STORY:
    We follow a much more experienced Peter Parker; one who has been fighting crime for eight years. The game starts with a mission to finally take down Kingpin, a major crime boss in New York. However, once he is arrested and his organization starts being taken down, a brand new organization with unknown motives move in, and you have to figure out what they want/stop them for good.
    That is all I will get into, since this game deserves to be discovered by itself. The story, quite frankly, is the best Spider-Man story to date. It is so full of little details, twists and turns, amazing character performances, and emotional gut punches that really got to me. Round of applause to everyone involved, you gave us something special. Not to mention Spidey is incredibly relatable and funny. He feels down to earth, like you could get to know him. He's got plenty of quips, and they all at the very least made me smile while playing.
    GRAPHICS/SOUND
    This game looks great. Environments are rich and detailed (with a few minor exceptions); it felt like a fully realized city with a lot in it. Character models and animations are very well done. There were a few times where the faces might look a little off, but that's going to happen almost every time. That soundtrack, man, the soundtrack! It is utter bliss. Usage of the themes is also strategic; when you start swinging and picking up speed, the music will swell, giving an amazing feeling like none other. It can be comparable to going through a launch star in Mario Galaxy. The PS4 might not be powerful enough to render some things like reflections properly, but it's not a big deal. They are coming out with a Remastered version of this game that should fix those small issues. Except for Peter's face, they completely changed it (as of 9/30/2020, if they change it back in the future that will be great), and it doesn't look right! Insomniac, what have you done to my boy?
    GAMEPLAY
    HOO BOY, THIS GAME CONTROLS LIKE A DREAM. Never before have I played a game where moving around the map is as fun as the rest of the game, but Spider-Man does this with the greatest traversal system known to man: Spider-Man's webslinging. It even gets better when you start unlocking new abilities like the trick system, the better zip-to-point launch, the super jump, IT'S ALL SO GOOD!
    There are also some side things to change up the pace, like little science puzzles to play as Peter Parker in the lab, which are neat. There are stealth sections, catching pigeons, waving to people in the city, unlocking new suits and gadgets, and of course, the combat.
    Pure.
    Utter.
    Bliss.
    There are so many options in combat. You got your basic combos and such, but you also got web gadgets, you can web objects and swing them around, you can knock them up in the air, web them, and swing them down to the ground, You've got special suit abilities like the web blossom, which will unleash a bunch of shots of web in all directions, IT'S SO FUN.
    If you pay attention and don't just mindlessly button-mash, you can get some huge combos going. The highest I ever achieved was around 107 hits. Pulling things off like that is a rush that only this game can provide.
    VERDICT
    This game is a product of a group of people who are excited to put everything into this game; there is so much passion and love put into every single aspect that you have to respect this game at the very least. I am so excited to play Spider-Man: Miles Morales when it comes out.
    Insomniac, thank you so much for this game. I love it so much.    … Expand
  56. Erffan
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery Nice
  57. NoxInTheMatrix
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    The new best superhero game of all time! Spiderman finally got the game he deserved, and i platinum trophied the **** out of it!
  58. upinyocribdawg6
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    This game sucks because there's no pizza delivery missions but the rest of the game is pretty good
  59. vag320
    May 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is one of the best Marvel games I have ever played. The older Spider-Man games are great as well except the failure of The Amazing Spiderman but this one feels more real and alive because of the city of New York that is very detailed and accurately made. The story is also a good story for a Marvel game and I loved the transitions between the characters that sometimes happen. It is very great that they did such a thing because you can learn more about the story through Mary and MIles.The most disappointing thing for me was that they implemented in the story Doctor Octopus once more.
    The gameplay for me was a pretty great game with easy controls and not that difficult combos in fights/The web-swinging after unlocking some things is pretty good and if you don't want to touch the ground you can do it. The only problem with the game is the side missions they are very repetitive even if they are with other enemies. If you want to unlock all the gadgets and skins it is like going through hell because of the repetitive missions and the pretty difficult Taskmaster challenges that you are going to have to get gold.All in all Spider-Man for the ps4 is a good game.    … Expand
  60. nadielleacosta
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Great game for fans of the series. The story, although a little on the short side, it's great and well acted/scripted. Jamison is funny as hell and a nice addition from time to time. Mary Jane is not annoying and Miles Morales is a great addition later on too. The game is super clean, polished and the world, graphically, is outstanding (one of the best I've seen in recent memory). TheGreat game for fans of the series. The story, although a little on the short side, it's great and well acted/scripted. Jamison is funny as hell and a nice addition from time to time. Mary Jane is not annoying and Miles Morales is a great addition later on too. The game is super clean, polished and the world, graphically, is outstanding (one of the best I've seen in recent memory). The combat mechanics are good enough, a little repetitive in the form, but at least you have the accessories for variation.

    On the other hand, the side missions, although keep you occupied, are very repetitive and almost pointless past a certain point. I didn't appreciate having all the villains be fought consecutively at the end, I wish some of them were introduced earlier so they had more time to develop, specially Dr. Octavius which was the shortest fight of the all. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely replay it, only for the story and the boss fights, no side quests.    … Expand
  61. NathanBWrites
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Overall, is this the best Spider-man game? Yes. Is this the best superhero game? Yes. Is this one of the best PS4 releases? Yes. And is this one of the best and most enjoyable games I have ever played? Yes. There isn’t much wrong with the game, It’s fun, long and just simply enjoyable with an enthralling story which a group of deep characters.
  62. Tommycbs
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    The greatest superhero game of all time and up there with the best story’s ever written. An absolute must have
  63. Acerka
    May 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super jeu, le personnage est tellement fluide, tout est un point où l'on peut s'accrocher c'est agréable de se ballader de toit en toit. Les combats sont du même niveau, facile, intuitifs, de belles chorégraphies à faire. L'histoire est sympa, pas un truc de fou non plus, on se doute de ce qu'il va se passer aux vues des personnages, un peu simple parfois mais vraiment un bon moment de passé avec ce jeu.… Expand
  64. Vojs745
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Nice looking, fresh, fast, Spiiderman what would you expect, evrything just works.. Very nice to have good Marvel game for PS
  65. jaymenz7
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    This game is no doubt the best game of heros,the story is very good,epic and taste´s a second game,the gameplay remember the batman arkham,but have yours only characterists,the graphics look good and i don´t see bugs
  66. Cl4ncyDeWitt
    Jan 18, 2023
    9
    A game that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but takes the formula often used in games like Rocksteady's Batman Arkham and implements it perfectly in the web-head's universe. You feel the developers' love and affection for the character through their dedication to gameplay and characters, but you still feel that something is missing to be perfect. I believe that some of the miscellany andA game that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but takes the formula often used in games like Rocksteady's Batman Arkham and implements it perfectly in the web-head's universe. You feel the developers' love and affection for the character through their dedication to gameplay and characters, but you still feel that something is missing to be perfect. I believe that some of the miscellany and secondary missions were very repetitive and definitely could be more diverse and only for that it doesn't deserve a 10. But with that love shown, I believe that the sequel will live to be better than its predecessor.… Expand
  67. Masterlime
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Great gameplay but could have done a lot more with the story. The boss battles should have been way more epic but swinging is so much fun that i return to this game every week or so
  68. Janselito
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best super hero game ever! And one of the best games ever, for Everyone who wants a great Story with great gameplay… Expand
  69. Ne_Eretik
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Сюжет 8. Довольно затянут, не то чтобы блещет оригинальностью, но в целом неплохо. Почему 8? Концовка, она очень классная. Гейплей 9. Боевка оч классная, скидыщ бом бом, одним словом-экшон. Что и требуется от супергеройской игры. Правда изредка, ну прям довольно редко надоедает, иногда уж по очень одинаковому сценарию идет(даже на макс.сложности которой я проходил). Открытый мир 10. ЭтоСюжет 8. Довольно затянут, не то чтобы блещет оригинальностью, но в целом неплохо. Почему 8? Концовка, она очень классная. Гейплей 9. Боевка оч классная, скидыщ бом бом, одним словом-экшон. Что и требуется от супергеройской игры. Правда изредка, ну прям довольно редко надоедает, иногда уж по очень одинаковому сценарию идет(даже на макс.сложности которой я проходил). Открытый мир 10. Это писать лень, всю красоту можно зреть на просторах интернета.… Expand
  70. gamer1230
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Great graphics, great gameplay, awesome game, if you have a ps4 and you haven't played this, I'd say give it a try.
  71. Breadloafer
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Bruh this game is amazing must buy but I really hate what they did to - - - - - - - but I guess that’s how the game gets beefed up the mechanics are amazing there is no excuse to not buying this (unless you are more of a dc fan) the attention to detail is phenomenal especially the 3 chest hairs when you complete the game and his jokes are legendary.
  72. Skurttish
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    The folks on Reddit have said it best: This is the best Spider-Man movie ever made.

    I docked it three points for the boring, linear spy levels, the ones where you play as MJ or Miles. Honestly, those were bad. They were boring and very linear, with few options of how to complete them other than ‘notice this obvious icon and press the triangle button to be able to pass’. But then I    The folks on Reddit have said it best: This is the best Spider-Man movie ever made.

    I docked it three points for the boring, linear spy levels, the ones where you play as MJ or Miles. Honestly, those were bad. They were boring and very linear, with few options of how to complete them other than ‘notice this obvious icon and press the triangle button to be able to pass’.

    But then I added back another point because swinging was so dang fun. I mean, I’m only human. I couldn’t help it.

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  73. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    8
    It is fabulous game.I enjoyed it very much,but i can`t say it`s masterpiece.There were couple annoying moments(stupid bags) and fights with bandits had to be more creative ,i guess.Some of boss fights were also bad,but some were alternatively great. So,it`s good at all.
  74. Joseph777
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Best spider man game of all time worth your bucks. The story is better than movies.
  75. Grulez6
    May 31, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece of a game that succeeded my expectations and i can’t recommend enough
  76. hileger
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    Неплох но сюжет тухлый Неплох но сюжет тухлый Неплох но сюжет тухлый Неплох но сюжет тухлый
  77. pcschmidt00
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    This was my first (conscious) 100% for a game, and it was totally worth it. This game's content is solid, from the main missions down to the landmark picture side quests. Story was enjoyable with some fun writing and was just an overall great game.
  78. Imtoob
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpice even tho i havent finsihed it yet i am in love with this game. if you get the chance then play it.
  79. RiseOfLuis
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    No soy de juegos sobre super héroes pero este es tremendamente adictivo. Su gameplay tal vez no es original pero es muy entretenido. Los gráficos son increibles (compatible con HDR) y la ciudad esta llena de detalles. La historia es completa y llena de acción, ademas tiene mucho contenido extra.
    Técnicamente es muy estable, salida a 1080p y casi no hay caídas de fps.
    Superhero games    No soy de juegos sobre super héroes pero este es tremendamente adictivo. Su gameplay tal vez no es original pero es muy entretenido. Los gráficos son increibles (compatible con HDR) y la ciudad esta llena de detalles. La historia es completa y llena de acción, ademas tiene mucho contenido extra.
    Técnicamente es muy estable, salida a 1080p y casi no hay caídas de fps.

    Superhero games are not my type but this one is tremendously addictive. The gameplay is not original but it is very entertaining. The graphics are incredible (HDR compatible) and the city is full of details. The story is good and full of action, it also has extra content.
    Technically it is very stable, 1080p output, acceptable load time and almost no fps drops.    … Expand
  80. dele3344
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Fantastic story. The combat is super smooth as is the traversal via webslinging. I've 100%'ed the story and all the DLC and every bit of it was awesome. Can't wait to play the sequel.
  81. Man0fste3l
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Loved this game! Amazing story, gameplay, and graphics. Really what keeps it from being a masterpiece is how repetitive the missions are. Also, not being able to get to the Statue of Liberty or The Raft.
  82. manurodac
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The most fun game ever, period. Felt like the story could be improved, but besides that, this game was perfect. Filled with Marvel Easter eggs for all us fans out there. Can’t wait for Miles Morales on PS5.
  83. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Spider-Man PS4 is a great, fun filled game. The story is top notch, the characters are great, the gameplay is extremely fun. The swinging around the city never gets old, the suit customizations. Just about everything is a blast. Would recommend!
  84. Kowxley
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Amazing overall game and story, really well written characters, a well lived-in open world map. The combat, even though a little ripped off of the Batman Arkham games, brings some new elements to it and feels very smooth and enjoyable. Cons are the side content (except for side quests) that are sometimes repetitive and uninteresting I feel.
  85. Sitheral
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    The game is kinda... too perfect? I know how that sounds, it's just that feeling you get from it that it was destined to succeed on every front and Spider Man always felt campy...

    To be fair I can feel that Insomniac did though about it and tried as hard as they could to make the game give these cozy, personal and not too serious vibes but you can only do so much in an AAA open world    The game is kinda... too perfect? I know how that sounds, it's just that feeling you get from it that it was destined to succeed on every front and Spider Man always felt campy...

    To be fair I can feel that Insomniac did though about it and tried as hard as they could to make the game give these cozy, personal and not too serious vibes but you can only do so much in an AAA open world game.

    I don't really like the menus, they are generic in their nature, just like many other AAA games and frankly, the font is sometimes too small. But my biggest problem with the game is probably combat, I really don't like this Batman style fighting, its not that fun and gets tiring quickly.

    But looking at the game as objectively as I can, they did such a great job in so many areas. The city is amazing and its open world nature did not stop the devs from putting fairly satisfying amount of details in the streets, the animations and web swinging - simply fantastic. The characters look really good and not like empty shells. Spiderman does his usual little jokes here and there, even menus, as generic as they are in their form are full of little details that give them just that little bit of personality. I don't think Spiderman fans could ask for anything better really. But somehow I had norę fun playing Spiderman for PS1.    … Expand
  86. drcoomer
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    All I have to say is WOW. Bravo, insomniac. From start to finish, through all the DLCs, and even just freely swinging after achieving 100%, this game was just flat out FUN. Yes it's a simple conclusion, but honestly there's no other way to describe it. The first hour or so of playing was just spent swinging around the city exploring. Central Park, Freedom Tower, the Avengers building,All I have to say is WOW. Bravo, insomniac. From start to finish, through all the DLCs, and even just freely swinging after achieving 100%, this game was just flat out FUN. Yes it's a simple conclusion, but honestly there's no other way to describe it. The first hour or so of playing was just spent swinging around the city exploring. Central Park, Freedom Tower, the Avengers building, it's all there shining proud in the beaming New York City sunset. Combine that with the exhilarating soundtrack and man.. I had goosebumps not even 15 minutes into playing. Very few video games have ever achieved that in my experience. Here are a few specific things I loved about this game:

    The combat is fluid and fresh. You rarely seem to repeat the same sequence of moves. The unlockable moves and gadgets keep it fresh so you're always learning new ways to approach a group of enemies. Not to mention, it's some of the best looking combat to date.

    Swinging: The way you get around is just awesome. Sometimes I'd just take a break from missions and just swing around for a bit, letting the music swell. It beats driving around in GTA and riding around in RDR2 (and those are two of my favorite games of all time)

    The suits are freakin' sweet. Enough said.

    The game can be played at the pace you want. For me, I enjoyed playing fast pace going borough borough knocking out all missions and challenges swiftly.

    The story is beautifully written and the cut scenes are terrific. You will feel a range of emotions throughout. JJJ's character is absurd and hilarious as well.

    The only negative thing I can say about this game is that even when playing on the hardest difficulty, the game still doesn't present much of a challenge. If you're a gamer that prefers to get knocked down a few times before overcoming a difficult mission, this is not the best game for that. That said, it's only a minor complaint that doesn't even warrant a point drop in my rating. 10/10

    CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW ONE ON PS5    … Expand
  87. Prod1gyy
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    primeiramente, só por ser um game do meu herói favorito já merece 1 ponto
    Marvel's Spider-Man veio para fazer o que os jogos anteriores não conseguiram fazer, ou que fizeram meia-boca, com combate fácil e divertido, história impecável, com personagens ótimos e bem caracterizados, movimentação excelente e gráficos lindos tenho o orgulho e prazer de dizer que finalmente um game que supere    primeiramente, só por ser um game do meu herói favorito já merece 1 ponto
    Marvel's Spider-Man veio para fazer o que os jogos anteriores não conseguiram fazer, ou que fizeram meia-boca, com combate fácil e divertido, história impecável, com personagens ótimos e bem caracterizados, movimentação excelente e gráficos lindos tenho o orgulho e prazer de dizer que finalmente um game que supere Spider-Man 2 de PS2    … Expand
  88. lesiuML
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    Simply beautiful game. Swinging from building to building is so satisfying. Finally the game that can truly showcase spidey movement. Story is nice but nothing new. It's little bit boring and grindy for 100% compilation but movement is so great that you just want to play it more so even in the middle of dull side quest you are having fun with web swinging. Combat is not perfect and isSimply beautiful game. Swinging from building to building is so satisfying. Finally the game that can truly showcase spidey movement. Story is nice but nothing new. It's little bit boring and grindy for 100% compilation but movement is so great that you just want to play it more so even in the middle of dull side quest you are having fun with web swinging. Combat is not perfect and is quite repetitive but anyway this game is amazing and I strongly recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  89. Fr1Z
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    Of the real cool, I can only mention flying on the web and a good plot. Otherwise, these are borrowings from other games. And there's also good chemistry between the characters and beautiful New York.
  90. SATHVIK
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Holy moly this was an amazing game. Totally enjoyed the story, suits and combats. And ofcourse the villains.
  91. Evangelion
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    I think this is the best game about superheroes for last time. Especially after "The amazing spider man 2"
  92. Yasserelkady
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I took one point off for the really generic & predictable story.
    Otherwise, a very enjoyable game with addictive side missions.
  93. andrejS_de
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    What a nice game, i love it so much. I had a real fun jump form skyscraper to skyscraper. Graphics looks phenomenal and the story is great and the world is full of life. Hope for the next part
  94. mrW531
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    One of the most fun games ever made. Loved my time with it. Great gameplay, story, graphics. Cannot wait for the sequel.
  95. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de spiderman y de superheroes que existe, me lo pase en 2 dias de lo dificil que era dejar de jugar con casi el platino, muy recomendado, ojala sigan asi con los juegos de superheroes
  96. PsychopathicTim
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    It feels more like it want's to be a movie than a video game. However, that's more of a preference than a complaint. there are mild things that I just don't like too much about this vs the Spiderman 2 game for Gamecube/PS2. The Web Zip's feel predetermined and not as organic as the old Spiderman 2. But the graphics are definitely an improvement over that game. Overall, the game is good,It feels more like it want's to be a movie than a video game. However, that's more of a preference than a complaint. there are mild things that I just don't like too much about this vs the Spiderman 2 game for Gamecube/PS2. The Web Zip's feel predetermined and not as organic as the old Spiderman 2. But the graphics are definitely an improvement over that game. Overall, the game is good, but probably not my favorite game, but if I had to choose between playing this game and SM2 for Gamecube... I would probably play this game! their is just a lot more customization, and side-quests and fun mechanics to work with vs that one, that isn't to say that game is terrible. I would definitely still recommend others to go play that game, but if you're looking for a way to dive into Spider-man games in general, you CANNOT go wrong with this one.… Expand
  97. Blueking640
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time, just traveling the city of New York is pure joy. I will always have fond memories of this game. Zero serious complaints, 10/10
  98. Mrvngrg
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is amazing and the story is the best spiderman story ever and the ost is also great
  99. KalenCrath
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I love this game! I continued going back and enjoyed all the content. I fully enjoyed the hame mechanics. the story and the production of the characters are polished and feels human. They captured the “friendly” neighborhood spiderman feel.
  100. Trustedreviewe
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Well done Insomniac,
    Really good gameplay, astonishing graphics especially during boss fights and the open world is fantastic, I really enjoyed it all the way from beginning to end even the DLCs the overall story is gripping. for me its 8.5/10 .
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 116
  3. Negative: 0 out of 116
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 11, 2019
    95
    One of the best Spider-man games in history and a victory for the future of the singleplayer AAA games.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jan 25, 2019
    80
    There are myriad good reasons why Marvel's Spider-Man is the best-selling and highest-rated Spider-Man title in years. While it has a few glaring flaws, they pale in comparison to all of the things the team at Insomniac got right. 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.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2019
    90
    This game does for Spider-Man what the Arkham series did for Batman. Immensely satisfying movement system, excellent combat, fast pace, superb visuals and wealth of side activities converge to bring a wonderful experienced, diluted only by some minor missteps in the story and a couple of stealth sequences where you control supporting characters instead of Spidey. [11/2018, p.54]
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