Marvel's Spider-Man

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8.7

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  1. Winko
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    Good:
    - The final fight plays out very well both narratively and mechanically
    - Unquestionably the greatest swinging and parkour mechanics to ever come out of a Spider-Man game - All of the voice actors did a great job portraying their characters - Strong VO performances across the board; Yuri Lowenthal and Laura Bailey carry the story very well - Combat takes a little while to get    Good:
    - The final fight plays out very well both narratively and mechanically
    - Unquestionably the greatest swinging and parkour mechanics to ever come out of a Spider-Man game
    - All of the voice actors did a great job portraying their characters
    - Strong VO performances across the board; Yuri Lowenthal and Laura Bailey carry the story very well
    - Combat takes a little while to get used to, but with enough time and enough upgrades, encounters are a lot of fun to fight through
    - Gorgeous rendition of New York City sprinkled with a good amount of Marvel landmarks to keep things interesting
    - The fast travel scenes on the subway are great

    Mixed:
    - Stealth mechanics are serviceable, but these handful of sequences often just compose of web takedowns from the rafters. In strongholds, no matter how well you perform, enemies will be alerted once a certain number are taken out.
    - A podcast hosted by J. Jonah Jameson seems like a fun way to fill, but the dialogue often just harkens on the same joke over and over again and grows tiresome after awhile. At least the devs were nice enough to give the option to turn it off.
    - Overall the side quest content came across as uninspired, regularly falling into open world tropes and pitfalls
    - Suit power-ups are often fun to play around with, but Web Blossom is so overpowered that it basically renders everything else useless
    - There’s a nice arsenal of gadgets to choose from, but very little incentive to actually use all of them. Sticking with 2 or 3 throughout the game is more than enough to deal with any challenge.

    Bad:
    - Martin Li was a very lukewarm villain that was rewarded way to much screentime. Classic and infinitely more interesting bad guys mainly take a backseat in the narrative because of him.
    - Sequences with Miles and Mary Jane are adequate at the best of times and very annoying to get through overall
    - The lack of traversal upgrades was disappointing to say the least
    XXX    … Expand
  2. blacksterthebit
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing! All i can say is amazing! I was really scared that this game will be bad like almost all the other spider-man games but this one is perfect. The web swinging is incredible. The stealth feels really good and it is really useful. The combat is not a copy of batman arkham. The game mechanics in combat are totally different than batman arkham. The story is one of theAmazing amazing amazing! All i can say is amazing! I was really scared that this game will be bad like almost all the other spider-man games but this one is perfect. The web swinging is incredible. The stealth feels really good and it is really useful. The combat is not a copy of batman arkham. The game mechanics in combat are totally different than batman arkham. The story is one of the best spider-man stories ever. And the relationship between Peter and MJ is not cringy at all. I'm not gonna spoil anything for you because you have to play the game yourself. And about the graphics i have to say that it's nothing like amazing spider-man 2 which looked like a PS2 game. It looks amazing and there is no downgrade. There is a lot of stuff to do in the game's open world. I'm not gonna say what you can do because some of them are connected to the story and i'm not gonna spoil you anything. Now there are some side missions which are about a villian but not all of them. I think it would've been better if they added more villians but this won't make the game worse. If you see any one who's saying "this game is trash" or " it looks worse than a ps2 game" be sure that they're just some mad xbox fanboys. Just like how uncharted 4: a thief's end and god of war became two must play games on ps4, this is also a must play.… Expand
  3. JoseJulian86
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, great dynamics, great history.
    Buy it you won't regret!!
  4. DoesIsNickGay
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    Everything about this game is perfect. Whether it's the interpretation of Spider-Man, the web swinging, or the amazing combat system, this game will keep you engaged from start to finish and leave you wanting more.
  5. TheManMountain
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    This is a very difficult game to review.

    On the one hand it feels amazing, the gameplay really stands out, the combat is fun and intuitive (feels a lot like the Arkham games), mobility is great especially with the sense of speed, there's a variety of activities and you get to play as Spider-Man! One of the greatest comic book characters of all time! On the other hand, if it wasn't    This is a very difficult game to review.

    On the one hand it feels amazing, the gameplay really stands out, the combat is fun and intuitive (feels a lot like the Arkham games), mobility is great especially with the sense of speed, there's a variety of activities and you get to play as Spider-Man! One of the greatest comic book characters of all time!

    On the other hand, if it wasn't for that last point above - Spider-Man - the game would feel very old and dated.

    The game almost constantly chucks new collectibles at you; every main missions seems to activate some new collectible ranging from taking photos and collecting backpacks, to chasing down criminals that have popped up little outposts around the city.

    Not only that but some of the collectibles are poor - such as grabbing a random rucksack that's lying around, going to a location and looking for a small statue hidden in the distance, taking a photo of a random landmark... But you very much forgive the game for this because the gameplay you use to gather these is so fun!

    The main campaign is really good - there are some neat set pieces and some truly memorable boss fights, also some of the writing is excellent and it definitely gets you excited about a potential follow up!

    The reason this review is so tricky for me, is because if you literally re-skinned this entire game to be something like a Prototype or Infamous follow up, or a new IP entirely it would score a 6/10, but because it's the webslinger himself you can't help but love the game. I'd give this an 8/10 easily as a result.

    So ultimately:

    6/10 if you're not too invested in Spider-Man or don't care for comics
    8/10 if you adore Marvel and Spider-Man    … Expand
  6. elias0404
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    i think this is the best spiderman game ever. you can really feel that insomniac did all they could to make this the best spiderman game. and i can say that it is. the web swinging is one of the best things in the game but it's not the best. i would say that the best thing is the story, it's the best story out of all the all the games.
  7. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    El mejor juego de nuestro trepamuros favorito y uno de los mejores videojuegos de superhéroes jamás hecho (con permiso de la saga Arkham de Rocksteady).

    Coge todo lo mejor de los juegos previos de nuestro amigo y vecino Spider-Man y añade el toque especial de Insomniac Games para hacerlo mejor aún. El mejor balanceo de red, la mejor ciudad, el mejor combate, el mejor desarrollo de    El mejor juego de nuestro trepamuros favorito y uno de los mejores videojuegos de superhéroes jamás hecho (con permiso de la saga Arkham de Rocksteady).

    Coge todo lo mejor de los juegos previos de nuestro amigo y vecino Spider-Man y añade el toque especial de Insomniac Games para hacerlo mejor aún. El mejor balanceo de red, la mejor ciudad, el mejor combate, el mejor desarrollo de personajes, la mejor historia (a mi parecer)...

    Todos estos elementos conforman Marvel's Spider-Man, un verdadero juegazo.

    Imprescindible.    … Expand
  8. Skydog
    Oct 7, 2018
    7
    All the side stuff is very tedious and over and over and over and over and over and over of the same content. This game lost a point (was an 8 based on the story) due to this never ending tediousness. far from a 10. Don't believe those reviews at all.
  9. iLikeMovie
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    This game is simply phenomenal. Firstly, the game looks amazing, the graphics are some of the best this gen and it is breathtaking to look out at the city from the empire state building.
    The story is also excellent and is very emotional towards the end.
    Web swinging feels so relaxing and i can literally spend hours going around the city using the different traversal techniques. The    This game is simply phenomenal. Firstly, the game looks amazing, the graphics are some of the best this gen and it is breathtaking to look out at the city from the empire state building.
    The story is also excellent and is very emotional towards the end.
    Web swinging feels so relaxing and i can literally spend hours going around the city using the different traversal techniques.
    The combat is even more addictive, there are so many different ways to take down enemies which doesnt even take into account the gadgets.

    However, there are some cons, as with any games. Some of the boss battles dont feel as they were used to their potential even though the last and first ones are incredible.
    The side missions are also a missed opportunity because there could of been smaller villains used (such as big wheel).
    The sinister six are bit forced in at the ned without having much time to build up their character.

    overall, this is definitely a contender for game of the year!

    (Also the photomode is spectacular)    … Expand
  10. VozAlta
    Oct 7, 2018
    7
    Spiderman is a game that is worthy and a well-written Marvel experience. It's that game that we've hoped for, all of us who really grew up with the Spiderman comics, and it twists and 'modernise' the plots a little bit. But that's not a bad thing.

    What is a bad thing though, is that the game absolutely revs the PS4 Pro to shreds while in-game. I know, you're thinking that I might've got    Spiderman is a game that is worthy and a well-written Marvel experience. It's that game that we've hoped for, all of us who really grew up with the Spiderman comics, and it twists and 'modernise' the plots a little bit. But that's not a bad thing.

    What is a bad thing though, is that the game absolutely revs the PS4 Pro to shreds while in-game. I know, you're thinking that I might've got my console tucked into something or that it's badly ventilated or not cleaned or whatnot. It's not. Reviewers rarely comment on these things, but there's that.
    I don't necessarily point on things as good or bad as a measurement on what score I'd consider Spiderman with. Let's just say this: when the story goes on, it is really flipping good, and when you're swinging around webbing stuff - you really do feel like you have great powers and great responsibility. But everyone else doesn't seem to have that much of any responsibility? Citizens of New York are kind of dull. Not much is going on other than traffic. There are side missions and tasks that are quite fun, but it gets repetitive really quick.

    Spiderman is that game where you do stuff in order to unlock trophies. You could absolutely go for the Platinum trophy in this game, just do everything fairly good. But you don't play it for too long, because then it mostly feel like you're doing in-game chores. So my experience was really mixed. It's absolutely the best Spiderman game we've played and if you're a Marvel-fan it's a no-brain decision to get it. If you're thinking "I don't know.." about buying it, you could absolutely wait for a price-drop. If you're thinking I'm an idiot "Of course it's great!" then buy it immediately. It's a solid buy, but comes with some minor faults and the risk of feeling dull after playing for some time.    … Expand
  11. BeyondReviews
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    Really love this game! As a Marvel fan, I am so glad the developers really put in the hard yards to get this game right. The gameplay, combat and the smoothness of web-slinging through the air is so addictive. However, sometimes the game does feel a little repetitive in combat, but all in all, I am addicted to this masterpiece and salute the developers for such a brilliant experience in aReally love this game! As a Marvel fan, I am so glad the developers really put in the hard yards to get this game right. The gameplay, combat and the smoothness of web-slinging through the air is so addictive. However, sometimes the game does feel a little repetitive in combat, but all in all, I am addicted to this masterpiece and salute the developers for such a brilliant experience in a small piece of the MCU… Expand
  12. pokpak81
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    I love superhero game.
    I love scientific game.
    This game feel like superhero and scientist
    perfect!!
  13. Tekozoma
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    O melhor jogo do Aranha desde Spider-Man 2, um jogo a altura do herói.
    Obrigatório para todos os fãs.
  14. SuperDuck23
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    As near perfect as a Spider-Man game can be. Fast, smooth, well performed, funny, thrilling and so much fun - the ultimate summer blockbuster movie in the form of a fantastic video game.
  15. turbo103
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game, amazing presentation and details. It really captivates the player and gives you a great idea of what its like to be a Hero. Insomniac did a spectacular job in every way.
  16. Tallica
    Oct 6, 2018
    9
    This is pretty much everything I'd hoped for from this game.
    So much fun to play.
    The only way I'd improve it would be to vary the side mission stuff up a bit - I'm not a fan of "collect 50 of these, collect 20 of these, stop this crime 50 times" etc..kinda feels like busy work when I'd prefer more actual missions.
  17. lolgamer20016
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    This game is incredible but the secondary missions are repetitive but between all the games it is perfect in history, movements and characters very well worked
  18. Theros
    Oct 5, 2018
    4
    Pros:
    Good visuals.
    Great animations. Med-to-good controls. Great voice acting. Roaming around the city is fun for the first hour or so. Fan service here and there. Cons: Skippable story at best. Generic epic music. Only a single track is easy to remember. And only because it is on a constant loop while roaming the city and because it just sucks ar*e. Horrible.. horrible    Pros:
    Good visuals.
    Great animations.
    Med-to-good controls.
    Great voice acting.
    Roaming around the city is fun for the first hour or so.
    Fan service here and there.

    Cons:
    Skippable story at best.
    Generic epic music. Only a single track is easy to remember. And only because it is on a constant loop while roaming the city and because it just sucks ar*e.
    Horrible.. horrible grindfest of a game. Catch all the pigeons to.. get nothing in return. Take a picture of 30 buildings! Activate 20 communication towers! Clear out 20 bases that have around 5 waves x 15 of stupid "bad guys" each! Beat 20 almost identical challenges! Complete 2.000.000 of "puzzles" for the mentally challenged 3-year olds! Exciting!
    Not. F*cking hell.. At first I gave this game a 5, but have lowered the score while I was writing this "200 word essay". I wonder if the score is low enough..
    I have made a mistake by buying this pile of sh*t. If You are a S-M fan - it will be a 6-7 game, otherwise - skip this cheap cashgrab.    … Expand
  19. anand5059
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Game is an absolute delight and total fun to play. Whats the most important thing for Spiderman ? His Web...yeah ! the game does a great job in making the Web swinging feel fantastic..its like u can swing and move around everywhere in the city effortlessly. Once you get more power upgrades and gadgets, the game is a total fun to play but gets easy too. Nice story line and some iconicGame is an absolute delight and total fun to play. Whats the most important thing for Spiderman ? His Web...yeah ! the game does a great job in making the Web swinging feel fantastic..its like u can swing and move around everywhere in the city effortlessly. Once you get more power upgrades and gadgets, the game is a total fun to play but gets easy too. Nice story line and some iconic villains...Many might complain the boss fights are easy, but that's not a problem...if you love the fights will some cool cinematic sequences in between, this is the game. We have other games if we need challenging battles. Fantastic gadgets, combo moves, excellent music and great looking detailed environment..loved the game every bit.

    Only drawback I would say is the game lacked fresh ideas, almost half of the game mechanics/missions was inspired from Rocksteady's Arkham series with Spidey in it. But finally didn't matter when you are having fun anyway !    … Expand
  20. Captiosus
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    I'm genuinely torn on scoring this game. On one hand the traversal mechanics are so smooth that it's easy to find one's self thinking as if they're actually Spider-Man himself. I can spend (and have spent) copious amounts of time just swinging around Manhattan. Subway? What subway? Manhattan itself is stunningly beautiful. Colors pop, the world feels alive, small details (like AC unitI'm genuinely torn on scoring this game. On one hand the traversal mechanics are so smooth that it's easy to find one's self thinking as if they're actually Spider-Man himself. I can spend (and have spent) copious amounts of time just swinging around Manhattan. Subway? What subway? Manhattan itself is stunningly beautiful. Colors pop, the world feels alive, small details (like AC unit fans) are present in abundance. The proper tie ins to the larger Marvel universe are there and do not feel shoehorned in. The city functions as a character of its own.

    On the other hand, what the game offers is just your bog-standard open world collect-a-thon fare. The map is littered with collections, almost as bad as the map of London from Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Towers to climb (err, hack), backpacks to find, research stations to complete, landmarks to photograph, pigeons to gather, Black Cat locations to scout, Fisk and Demon bases to plunder, thug and Demon crimes to stop, the list goes on. Like the aforementioned Assassin's Creed franchise, only a handful of these tie into the actual story, most are just there to pad overall playtime and are incidental only to the location or a specific character -- essentially there to do just because you're the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. And that's fine to a point, but it becomes tiresome after a while just like every other collect-a-thon open world game. Keep in mind that Ubisoft pioneered this format of open world game and with the latest iterations of their franchises they've fundamentally changed and/or toned down the litter-the-world-with-collectables formula because it was wearing thin on players.

    The combat is merely "ok". It's your standard combo button beat-em-up with webslinging/aerial maneuvers interspersed throughout. It's similar to the Batman Arkham series but a bit more frenetic. Stealth is less important than the Batman series but still very useful. If you're rusty with the old combo button/Arkham combat mechanics, it will take a bit to reacquaint yourself but once you unlock a few skills and a couple of suits combat generally becomes easy except on the hardest difficulty setting where the AI just become gods of combat.

    All in all it's worth playing but I just don't see it being an 9 or 10 game. It's the same open world, combo brawler design that we've all burned out on since late last generation. Beyond its city traversal method and great attention to detail on the cityscape itself, the game doesn't really bring anything new to the genre.    … Expand
  21. Anjin1987
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    Gráficos excelente(10);
    Música excelente(10);
    Historia excelente(10);
    Jogabiliade Ótima (9), porém poderia ser melhor alguns comandos falham em certos momento o jogador precisa ser muito preciso em certas manobras.

    -Finalizando: O Jogo e fluido, as missões não me cansaram (como muitos outros jogos me cansam) e gostei muito, os eeaster eggs e referencias deixam o jogo excelente!
  22. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This is the inFAMOUS I've wanted, finally solid combat system and true fun way to move around the city with the web.
  23. D3M0N07
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    What a Amazing game. . .story good, good emotional impact. . .fighting, swinging and everything looks perfect. . .my fav move is sticking bad guys on the wall by web, its too much fun. . .PERFECT Spider man game. . .

    ppl who give 0 rating, may be they dnt have ps4. . .just another console or pc fan boy. . .or they dont have any idea about any game. . .
  24. brockcheese
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Spider-man is a really good game. I wanted to feel like spider-man and I did.
  25. EireGamer
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    This is a must buy game on PS4 from the graphics on PS4 Pro to the game play and story the game is just excellent.
  26. DeBrehsan
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Melhor jogo do aranha sem duvidas, joguei todos na epoca de ps1... jogabilidade e historia show!!!
  27. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos da geração e o melhor jogo do Homem Aranha de todos, finalmente o cabeça de teia teve um jogo decente depois de tanto tempo.
  28. HitmanStryker
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    One could say that I am a Play-Station fan, however I also love XBOX too. There are some upset people that X-Box did not get the game. That is understandable, however to knowingly begrudge a good score to a game that deserves a good score is both vicious and petty.

    Spider-Man is a thrill to play as you swing around the city of New York saving the city and its inhabitants from thugs in    One could say that I am a Play-Station fan, however I also love XBOX too. There are some upset people that X-Box did not get the game. That is understandable, however to knowingly begrudge a good score to a game that deserves a good score is both vicious and petty.

    Spider-Man is a thrill to play as you swing around the city of New York saving the city and its inhabitants from thugs in masks, mobsters and their gangs, triad members who have a blue type of gel that will hurt you if you touch it, and your typical Super-villains.

    As Spider-Man/Peter Parker and your life consists of swing from mission to mission, saving people trapped in cars or burning building, foiling all manner of robberies, collecting backpacks. to unlocked tokens and suits, all while trying not to get evicted, being on time for your job, helping MJ, and your aunt who is now working for a huge homeless shelter and food kitchen to feed the poor. You will feel like Spider-Man and the game will consume you in as you are compelled to go from mission to mission and do other side quests. At times you almost feel compelled to play the main missions because it consumes you.

    Much talk and comparisons have been made to the combat system of the “Arkham” games. The mechanics are similar but that is where it ends. Batman is my favorite hero bar none. I wanted to play as I played the Arkham games; but I would soon learn that I was so out of my league that I died numerous times.

    For all its brilliance that developer crafted into the game this game has some issues that need to be discussed. The first and most infuriating is the long load times. There are no transactions from mission to mission and at times while loading the screen goes black. This takes you out of your moment as you are all pumped up by playing only to be pulled out by the screen going black. In this day and age this is shouldn’t happen. (To be fair I played the game on a PS4 and I do not know if PS4-Pro had this issue.)

    The camera could be a bit wonky as at times, especially during heavy combat, the camera would get stuck in a position and it would not move. Then the game has many QuickTime Events (QTE) which I find bothersome, however to the credit the developers they added a way to disable QTE’s in the setting menu.

    Finally the “Spidey-Sense” could also lag at time. When you are about to take a hit the warning starts out white, when it turns blue then you need to move or you will be hit; unfortunately it sometimes doesn’t work as designed.

    Insomniac crafted this game vividly. Their attention to details is superb, even showing incoming numbers and Peter’s phone when he puts it to its ear. There are numerous references to the Marvel Universe as well as other Easter Eggs giving props to other games and even the DC-Verse.

    If you own a PS4, you must play this game, the graphics are breathtaking, the sand-box that is Manhattan is vast and beautiful to roam about in. Even after you finish the main story, there is much to play and discover. If you own a XBOX you can watch game-play, but do not give the game a bad rating because you’re upset this game did not come to X-Box as I do not think that even Phil Spencer would approve of the practice.    … Expand
  29. yellowsebmarine
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Got to play this game after my brothers played it first and the wait to play was worth it. Web slinging is so fluid and combat is similar to the Arkham series, but different enough to feel new. However, there were minor bugs in my playthrough, but none game-breaking or frustrating really. Seriously fun and an amazing story. Looking forward to new game plus and sequels. It's a spectacularGot to play this game after my brothers played it first and the wait to play was worth it. Web slinging is so fluid and combat is similar to the Arkham series, but different enough to feel new. However, there were minor bugs in my playthrough, but none game-breaking or frustrating really. Seriously fun and an amazing story. Looking forward to new game plus and sequels. It's a spectacular start to new adventure with our favorite web-slinger.… Expand
  30. Mats2468
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Spider-Man was an incredible fun game packed with insane moments that it is hard to forget, and the story was great. New York was awesome crafted that was full of lifes, and to be fair the combat was enjoyable aswell. This is a must buy.
  31. deathcrit
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    the game is so beautiful . good graphics , good story telling and smooth gameplay and easy controls . and the animation is so good . the overall the game is good . and i recommended it , you will feel the game even more when you are a comic fan , so if you are not don't .. just expect the stupid comics logic ! i give it solid 8
  32. SamSayajin
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Finally a spiderman game made in the right way.I remember playing spiderman 2 on the original xbox and having an awesome experience and fortunately Insomniacs Spiderman is even better.Graphically is one of the most detailed games for ps4 and the gamplay is where it shines. You can really feel the time and passion put in every section of new york. The story is good not god of war like goodFinally a spiderman game made in the right way.I remember playing spiderman 2 on the original xbox and having an awesome experience and fortunately Insomniacs Spiderman is even better.Graphically is one of the most detailed games for ps4 and the gamplay is where it shines. You can really feel the time and passion put in every section of new york. The story is good not god of war like good but still enjoyable.

    For completionists: I have unlocked the platinum trophy in my first playthrough and i have choose the 3th difficulty (i dont remember the name). I suggest playing a little bit of story and then do all the side mission and collectibles. Dont warry about the difficulty its really easy even on the hardest one.    … Expand
  33. KirillKutz
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    In my opinion, one of the best games about spider – man. Exciting story, forcing the heroes to experience. A variety of additional tasks, cool costumes, exciting combat system. The only thing that does not cause delight, it's civilians who look like cardboard men. Waiting for DLC.
  34. catruscus
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    There are no words to explain how excellent this game is. The best I have tried in many years and, of course, the best Spider-Man.
  35. The_BlueRose
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    Marvel´s Spiderman delivers a fully superhero experience with a top story. Inspired for the Batman Arkham series but with it´s own methods to bring Spidey to life and feel like the peoples hero.

    - Story: combining the two lifes of the character, Peter Parker and Spiderman, gives the image of a real hero but also a human being. Added to the magnificent story and characters with stunning    Marvel´s Spiderman delivers a fully superhero experience with a top story. Inspired for the Batman Arkham series but with it´s own methods to bring Spidey to life and feel like the peoples hero.

    - Story: combining the two lifes of the character, Peter Parker and Spiderman, gives the image of a real hero but also a human being. Added to the magnificent story and characters with stunning action secuencies.

    - World: the map is no too big, but it is not really necesary to enjoy. Web-swinging is fantastic and travelling across the map is really fun. There is a lot of collectibles and activities, as well as some sidequests that are more focused on helpling people rather than telling a story.
    These collectibles may look boring, but are easy to collect thanks to the Spidey´s movement and the gear progression system based on tokens.

    - Combat: as said, it takes Batman Arkham system but changed to fit an agility based character and giving more options to the player. It can be improved in some aspects like the base combo, but in general once you get use to the moves, it works and satisfies.

    - Conclusion: Marvel´s Spiderman is a game that nobody should miss, a real surprise and a big step forward to Marvel´s videogame universe.    … Expand
  36. tecGoblin
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    Insomniac did it again! Sunset Overdrive was already one of my favourite games ever and here it is again: a wonderful sandbox for you to use the excellent movement mechanics. There are a ton of things to do, but the core mechanics are such a joy that it never feels a chore. Acting and writing are also of a very good and moving quality (as far as the good or grey guys go - most of Marvel'sInsomniac did it again! Sunset Overdrive was already one of my favourite games ever and here it is again: a wonderful sandbox for you to use the excellent movement mechanics. There are a ton of things to do, but the core mechanics are such a joy that it never feels a chore. Acting and writing are also of a very good and moving quality (as far as the good or grey guys go - most of Marvel's villains remain the usual silly punch bugs. But not all). The only sore points is over-reliance on quick-time events for the main story (you can disable them) and that music is not as great as in Sunset Overdrive.… Expand
  37. SaberEdge
    Oct 1, 2018
    7
    A good game, but not as great as I was led to believe. The game is pretty repetitive and the side missions lack variety. The bosses are generally fun though. Graphically solid but unexceptional. Overall I honestly enjoyed Batman Arkham Knight more.
  38. Sleepee
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers! After getting 100% two times, I feel like I should start making a review.
    _*Story/Characters*_: The Story is amazing and is a Spidey fan's dream. Even though there are some pacing issues like the Mary Jane missions. Doc Ock, Spider-Man, Miles Morales, etc make this game an intriguing story nonetheless.
    In the beginning, you are greeted with Peter's room in which it is a mess. He then gets a call of a major crime at Fisk Tower. This sets up to him putting on his suit and getting a note of eviction. This shows how Peter is just like any other person in real life and in his universe. He has to pay bills, has to do his job, etc. He takes down Fisk with some awesome gameplay sequences. Fisk says when being arrested he says this, "One Month! In one month you'd wish you had me back!" In which he is right. We then go to Doc Ock.
    Doc Ock is a very Interesting character and is one of the best characters in the game. The game shows a troubled man trying to live his dream of making something big that can revolutionize the world. Peter is his assistant and even in Doc's darkest times, Peter is there with him. By the end of the game, you feel a sense of urgency for him not to turn into the villain we all know and love. In the end, you defeat Doc by taking off the control unit of his arms and then have an emotional confrontation with him. Doc wanted to be something else when Peter didn't and the only thing Peter could do was leave him.
    Mr. Negative/Martin Lee is a very intriguing character. His parents were *killed while Norman Osborn was experimenting on him. This leads to Martin developing a plan to make him "suffer". He blows up the speech where Miles' dad gets killed by the bombing. Martin was a very kind man when you met him at F.E.A.S.T. He celebrated Aunt May's services at the place and made beds for homeless people. But there was always something wrong with him. He had this look in his eyes where you felt like he was planning something. Overall he was developed well and gave some great boss battles.
    Mary Jane: I liked Mary Jane at first but got very insecure about herself when you go into the game. I also didn't like the Mary Jane missions that much but I didn't mind it. I don't really have that much to say about her. She's just kind of an annoying, insecure person. But I will say this, the text scene with her and Peter was great and it's something that all of have confronted in life. She got better though by the end but I felt like Insomniac should not have gone this path of MJ.
    Miles Morales: Insomniac made me like Miles. They made me relate and feel bad for the guy. They developed his character so well and the stealth sequence with him and Rhino almost gave me a heart attack. My favorite scene with him was at his father's funeral where he basically shut down Peter. I loved how they didn't kill Peter when Miles get bit by the Spider too. I really can't wait how they're going to use him in the sequel.
    The story from beginning to end is a great experience. It has an abundance of great scenes like the crane scene, the texting scene, the Doc Ock confrontation (in the end), and sadly Aunt May passing away. This game's story is just a great piece of work.
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    Gameplay:
    The gameplay is fun and creative. It's related to Spider-Man 2 or Batman Arkham but it gets creative with the system. There are so many ways to beat up thugs, you can web them up in the air and yank them down, you can punch into the wall and them web them onto the wall, you can knock them out with a f*cking drone. It's so much fun to play with and the QTE's do not do anything to draw back the system. You can skip the QTE's by going to the settings, in which the QTE sections will just look like an epic movie action scenes. The puzzles are not really necessary but it does add to the variety. You can also use the skip button to skip the puzzles. I love it how they're not forcing you to do convoluted stuff. If you don't want to do the puzzle missions, you can just skip them. Overall the gameplay get's inspiration from other games, but it gets creative with it and makes it a whole lot of fun. And who can forget about the Web Swinging? The web swinging is the best traversal system in video game history (in my opinion). The swinging is very realistic and actually takes skill to web swing around beautiful New York City. It just never gets old, I could probably web swing for an hour or so.
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    VERDICT
    _*The Spectacular*_

    *Animations are fluid and fun
    *Story is an absolute treat to play and watch.
    *Gameplay is awesome and fun.
    *The Acting is superb
    *The Web Swinging is the greatest traversal system ever.
    *Some Side Missions are fun
    *The Graphics are absolutely stunning
    *Details are amazing
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    The problems

    *Stealth Sequences
    *Very few pacing issues
    *Little bit of MJ
    Today I'm going to give Spider-Man PS4 a 9/10 or 93/100 if It would be a double-digit number.    … Expand
  39. BuiltInOneDay
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    One of the few games I have finished this year and it was amazing. From the start, swing as Spider-Man feels great and only gets better as you play more. Then add on the extra costumes you can play with makes all us comic nerds happy. New York City looks fantastic and feels live with all the traffic and people walking around.

    Unfortunately, the fighting is not a good as Rocksteady's    One of the few games I have finished this year and it was amazing. From the start, swing as Spider-Man feels great and only gets better as you play more. Then add on the extra costumes you can play with makes all us comic nerds happy. New York City looks fantastic and feels live with all the traffic and people walking around.

    Unfortunately, the fighting is not a good as Rocksteady's Batman games. The fighting is not broken or anything but just felt off for me. Also wish there were more stealth missions, as it love this part of the game but there are only a few of them.

    Marvel's Spider-Man is a great step into what could become some of the most amazing games from Marvel in the future if done right and showed the love that Insomniac has done.    … Expand
  40. TatsMcGee
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    Game Genre

    Third Person Action-Adventure Open World Story One of the strongest aspects of this game is the story. The Developers Insomniac set out to not only write a well-written video game story, but it’s also quite apparent that their goal was to write a well written Spider-Man and Peter Parker story. It’s an interesting as you have Spider-Man at his peak, he is hitting on    Game Genre

    Third Person
    Action-Adventure
    Open World

    Story

    One of the strongest aspects of this game is the story. The Developers Insomniac set out to not only write a well-written video game story, but it’s also quite apparent that their goal was to write a well written Spider-Man and Peter Parker story. It’s an interesting as you have Spider-Man at his peak, he is hitting on all cylinders but then you have Peter Parker where every aspect of his life is falling apart.

    Favorite Character

    It’s a Spider-Man game so its hard not to pick Spider-Man. I love his little quips and his jokes, there is just something so charming about Spider-Man.

    Puzzles

    This is hands down the worst aspect of the game, there are two types of “puzzles” and they’re both terrible. Luckily there is a setting in the game options that you can skip all puzzles. That way when you’re narratively forced to engage with one of the “puzzles” you can hit the “R1” button and the game instantly solves them.

    Gameplay

    There are two major aspects to the gameplay. The traversal through the world (web swinging) and the combat.

    The swinging is extremely satisfying and just works flawlessly. The way you seamlessly swing through the city and then hit a building and instead of losing momentum, you just switch gears and start running the building. Some of the buildings will have fire escapes on the outside and that’s doesn’t slow you down either. You just start hopping along the fire escapes. A lot of thought went into the mobility of the game and it shows.

    The other major aspect is, as I said the combat which is reminiscent of Arkham franchise but it is different enough. One of the key differences is, in Arkham you’re much more grounded where in this game, you definitely want to focus on more aerial combos. It’s not difficult to do so but its very important to pop an enemy up in the air and try to knock them out in the air.

    Bosses

    There were a grand total of 7 Boss battles in the game and they were all for the most part well done. There is one boss that you end up fighting twice, the first you fight him, it’s not much more than a quick time event boss battle. Although the second time you fight the boss, it is much better and I think it may be my favorite boss in the game. Looking back, all of the boss battles did feel different and that’s what you really want in a video game.

    Mission/Level Design

    There are 3 keys that I want to touch upon in this section. The main story missions, the Miles/MJ missions, and the side missions.

    Main Missions: These were all fantastic with the exception of a few that I will touch upon in the next part. The main story of the game is maybe 20 hours and Insomniac did a fantastic job with the Main Story missions, it doesn’t feel like you’re rehashing the same missions over and over again.
    The Miles Morales/MJ, however, are just awful. They are forced stealth and they’re bad stealth in my opinion. What I define as bad stealth is stealth that if you’re ever caught, you lose instantly. Missions that are structured this way just lead to frustration and never fun. Luckily, these missions are not too common and there is maybe 6 of them, which equates to about 45 minutes to an hour.
    The third type is side missions and there is an inconsistency with them. Some are good but most are okay. My recommendation is mess around with a handful of them and then focus on the main story.

    Music/Sound Design/Voice Acting

    The sound design of the game is nearly perfect. I didn’t have any issue with the voice acting and the music felt like a Marvel movie. It’s exactly what I wanted.

    Recap: The Good

    Main Story

    Combat

    Swinging

    Music Voice Acting Recap: The Bad MJ/Miles Morales Missions Puzzles Recap: The Okay Side Missions    … Expand
  41. DrummBumm
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, the graphics, the gameplay, the mechanics, the controls, the fluidity of everything really makes this a top, top tier game. Insomniac created another masterpiece, that feels a lot like their Batman game that came out years ago. The gameplay is not too easy, and not too hard, and the fight sequences are so fast and look so good, it really is a beauty of a game. This is a mustAmazing game, the graphics, the gameplay, the mechanics, the controls, the fluidity of everything really makes this a top, top tier game. Insomniac created another masterpiece, that feels a lot like their Batman game that came out years ago. The gameplay is not too easy, and not too hard, and the fight sequences are so fast and look so good, it really is a beauty of a game. This is a must buy for PS4 owners.… Expand
  42. VahNabooty
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    Absolutely perfect game, the swinging feels perfect and works almost exactly how you would expect it to with a couple little issues every once in a while. There's a lot to do in the world and the story was very good, and got quite twisted near the end.
  43. DarienzoStark
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    OS graficos estão incriveis, jogabilidade muito boa, dublagem otima, esta rodando liso no ps4 slin
  44. DRplayer
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    Finally, a great spider man game after so long. I'm a huge spider man fan and ever since i was a kid i wanted a good spider man and now spider man ps4 is absolutly amazing. The story, gameplay, voice acting and graphics are outstanding. Mainly i have to praise the gameplay which is really fun with the web swinging and combat. The only thing that could have made this game even better is toFinally, a great spider man game after so long. I'm a huge spider man fan and ever since i was a kid i wanted a good spider man and now spider man ps4 is absolutly amazing. The story, gameplay, voice acting and graphics are outstanding. Mainly i have to praise the gameplay which is really fun with the web swinging and combat. The only thing that could have made this game even better is to have more veriety in missions, but still it was pretty good. Insomniac truly delivered and you can see the amount of love and dedication they put in this game so this game is spectacular.… Expand
  45. silversaihan
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    This game is great. New York's atmosphere is captured beautifully, and is so alive. A big difference from Arkham City's empty city streets. General collections missions are pretty repetitive but not so much to completely bore you. Main story is fantastic. Stay for the post credit sequences!
  46. BigggBoiii
    Oct 1, 2018
    8
    This game is honestly one of the best games to ever come out on PS4 but, it does have some flaws. The way this game performs on an original PS4 is a technical masterpiece. I have never seen such a developed and beautiful game run this well and control so effortlessly. The story is fun but has some boring missions, however, the story pushes through with a lot of high stakes on the line. MyThis game is honestly one of the best games to ever come out on PS4 but, it does have some flaws. The way this game performs on an original PS4 is a technical masterpiece. I have never seen such a developed and beautiful game run this well and control so effortlessly. The story is fun but has some boring missions, however, the story pushes through with a lot of high stakes on the line. My biggest flaw with this game is the boring unmemorable soundtrack and the boring boss fights. Every boss fight is easy except the first one at the beginning of the game because you are still getting the hang of fighting a bunch of people at once. Not to mention it is the EXACT SAME animation every time you hit them. I realize it's not the biggest thing to harp on but they build up all this tension for the boss fights but they are so underwhelming. The soundtrack is horrendously forgettable and I am struggling to recall a single track to my mind. Marvel is notorious for having forgettable music in their movies (with exceptions to Guardians of The Galaxy) but, this games music is so lackluster to the experience you are getting. I may have been bashing on the game a lot more than praising it but, Marvel's Spider-Man is a MUST HAVE for any PS4 owner. The combat and the movement is done so well that I didn't even focus on the story because I was just swinging through the city collecting items and stopping crime. If you have a PS4, you owe it to yourself to try this game and see the talent that Insomniac has brought to the table.… Expand
  47. joegernaut
    Sep 30, 2018
    3
    Could be the best ever but it's so fast you miss the action and fun of the fight . You have to keep looking for the next button press you have no time to see whats going on , then the fight is over and your like what just happened whom did I fight ? 90% of the game is NOTHING you have not already done in a spider-man game it's just a lot more of it . Over and over and over looking forCould be the best ever but it's so fast you miss the action and fun of the fight . You have to keep looking for the next button press you have no time to see whats going on , then the fight is over and your like what just happened whom did I fight ? 90% of the game is NOTHING you have not already done in a spider-man game it's just a lot more of it . Over and over and over looking for hidden stuff witch I like but not this much then you find out most of the game is DLC ! No not Down Loadable Content . No now it's - Developer Locked Content ! You have to pay more to get more of the story that was just locked away on the disk , then they have 3 more DLC's that they will sit on for the next few months ... Pass ! ! !… Expand
  48. GainesvilleGuy
    Sep 30, 2018
    3
    Another mediocre superhero game. I'd say it was too short but i actually got bored before I even finished the very short campaign. These superhero games are so copy/paste these days. More of the same. Batman's traversal was almost identical lol.
  49. Bleh1672
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game. A few flaws here and there and one game-interrupting glitch, but performs very, very well aside.

    The only reason I don’t give this 10 is that some of the cutscenes are SO FORCEFUL and over-the-top with the emotion they’re hard to watch. There’s cheese and then there’s the last few cutscenes in this game. Cringe-worthy. But the story, the writing (most of it), the    Fantastic game. A few flaws here and there and one game-interrupting glitch, but performs very, very well aside.

    The only reason I don’t give this 10 is that some of the cutscenes are SO FORCEFUL and over-the-top with the emotion they’re hard to watch. There’s cheese and then there’s the last few cutscenes in this game. Cringe-worthy.

    But the story, the writing (most of it), the performances, the mechanics, the characters, the pacing, the combat... it’s serisously good. It’s great, even.

    It would be my fav Spidey game except that Slott was one of the writers. Can’t allow that, nope.

    But you really should give it a try if you’ve been webbed to the ceiling this whole time and managed to miss it.    … Expand
  50. ForceX01
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    the best spider-man game. Of course it is not perfect. But no game is perfect. Promoted!
  51. rfisha
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    Great value for money, there is so much content and no micro transactions in the game.
    Graphics are beautiful and the HDR effects are fantastic if have the pro version and a capable tv.
    Well narrated story, lots of side quests to do and the swinging has a genuine cool feel to it. The number of easter eggs and things to take note of in NYC really adds to the immersion with the MU. The    Great value for money, there is so much content and no micro transactions in the game.
    Graphics are beautiful and the HDR effects are fantastic if have the pro version and a capable tv.
    Well narrated story, lots of side quests to do and the swinging has a genuine cool feel to it. The number of easter eggs and things to take note of in NYC really adds to the immersion with the MU.
    The only cons are the MJ and Milo levels and the difficulty spike of challenges. There is also a bit of a lull in the story at one point imo.    … Expand
  52. Jtrapdoor1
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    This game is good(enjoyable but not the best game ever). It is fun to get around much like it was in the PS2 Spider-man game. My problem with the game is that a lot is repeated in terms of content and a lot of stuff is copied from games series like the Arkham series(although I do love the combat so not really a complaint), Assassin's Creed and even Bioshock. While all those games haveThis game is good(enjoyable but not the best game ever). It is fun to get around much like it was in the PS2 Spider-man game. My problem with the game is that a lot is repeated in terms of content and a lot of stuff is copied from games series like the Arkham series(although I do love the combat so not really a complaint), Assassin's Creed and even Bioshock. While all those games have great things about them, they felt special because it was their own things and they took pride in those mechanics. With Spider-man, it feels like the only thing it took pride in was the web-swinging and even that came partially from the PS2 Spider-Man game I mentioned earlier. All and all, good game but a little repetitive… Expand
  53. RealMuthaF
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    Sony continues to dominate 2018 with yet another solid hit. Marvel's Spider-Man doesn't have "amazing" in its title, but it would very well deserve it.

    This is not a flawless game, hence the 9/10, but it does nail two essential things - core gameplay and Spider-Man himself. The game is incredibly satisfying and still fun to play after 30+ hours of main campaign and the side missions -    Sony continues to dominate 2018 with yet another solid hit. Marvel's Spider-Man doesn't have "amazing" in its title, but it would very well deserve it.

    This is not a flawless game, hence the 9/10, but it does nail two essential things - core gameplay and Spider-Man himself. The game is incredibly satisfying and still fun to play after 30+ hours of main campaign and the side missions - the reviewers didn't exaggerate when they said that simply swinging on webs from point A to B is truly joyful. The Arkham-inspired but tweaked combat system is less fluid than Batman's, but more agile with a lot of emphasis on mid-air fighting, and ultimately, very enjoyable.
    As for the protagonist, this is probably his best portrayal in recent media, the movies don't even come close. He's charismatic, rapid-fires quips, balances heroics and regular life, and is more mature than a schoolboy.

    That said, there are some minor annoyances in both story and gameplay. In gameplay, some side missions are just lackluster, like the copy-pasted crimes (several dozen of them!) and the research stations. I mean, come on, one minute you're saving the city and then you're tasked to feed the fish or catch pigeons. Insomniac should've followed Arkham more closely and made most (if not all) side quests connected to some side villain, like the Tombstone and Taskmaster missions.
    As for story, I didn't like this Mary Jane at all, who is some sort of an angry feminist who still gets herself in danger as usual, but upon being saved dares to complain about it. Neither did I like Morales, who is exactly the same character as Parker, only black and without any charisma whatsoever. Yeah, but he's so cool he can knock out a grown man with one punch with no prior training. I sincerely hope the most he'll become in the sequel is a sidekick. There were some cliche moments with villains, too, but I won't get too spoiler-y here.

    Still, overall Spider-Man deserves the surrounding hype and I'm personally looking forward to its DLC.    … Expand
  54. thezombiezone
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    I have been a Spidey fan since I was a kid. I have read the comics and played all the games, Spider-Man PS4 is the epitome of Spider-Man games or even superhero games in general. It's web swinging can never get old with its diverse system. You can perform tricks in the air, web zip, a zip to point move that will launch you forward resulting in a huge speed boost, wall running transitionsI have been a Spidey fan since I was a kid. I have read the comics and played all the games, Spider-Man PS4 is the epitome of Spider-Man games or even superhero games in general. It's web swinging can never get old with its diverse system. You can perform tricks in the air, web zip, a zip to point move that will launch you forward resulting in a huge speed boost, wall running transitions from a web, a move that will let you do a cool zip through a water tower or anything that looks like a tunnel, and much more. It's fighting system is very entertaining and satisfying, Using your gadgets during a fight will change your odds and you will always have the upper hand if you know what you are doing, but you aren't invincible, if you get hit you will face the consequences because you wouldn't have invincibility frames. You will actually need to be focused on what you are doing and not just press square. Aerial combos will also give you a leg up as some enemies will not be able to hit you, but the more you go into the game, the more challenging it will be as there is so many diverse enemies with many abilities and looks. This is not like Batman at all, this is a Spider-Man game. Spider-Man PS4 has taken its inspiration of combat from Spider-Man 2 as it both has aerial attacks, web grabs, swing kicks, and similar fluid combat style. The story is spectacular with many funny moments and when it gets serious, it goes over the top with amazing voice acting and realistic facial expressions. Conversations between characters are natural and are very entertaining. I suggest this game to anyone who has a PS4 even if you don't like Spider-Man because the story will give you laughs and tears. 10/10 will play everyday.… Expand
  55. Wierd
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    This game is beautiful the graphics are amazing and how they build up the story this game meant so much to me because time after time people tried to make a good Spider-Man game I loved Spider-Man 2.This game has some great mechanics like the web slinging and the spider sense.Whats also amazing is that you get to play as Peter,Mj,Miles morales it’s not just a game about Spider-Man it’sThis game is beautiful the graphics are amazing and how they build up the story this game meant so much to me because time after time people tried to make a good Spider-Man game I loved Spider-Man 2.This game has some great mechanics like the web slinging and the spider sense.Whats also amazing is that you get to play as Peter,Mj,Miles morales it’s not just a game about Spider-Man it’s also about him and his friends and loved one . I have to say that insomniac have made a Great Spider-Man game it feels like they cared about the project and put some effort towards it. the suits have so much detail like the iron spider it glows up the wall when you get nearby one . Overall this game has to be the best Spider-Man game ever… Expand
  56. Jasonlove110
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    a very solid game with some issues. I enjoy it a lot and I got the platinum trophy. Bad sides: the day night system is kind of annoying. Gameplay is not as smooth as god of war. Combat feels repetitive after you 100% the game. Good sides: Boss fights are amazing. I wish it had a boss fight mood. Amazing graphics especially on pro. Overall it's a solid 8.5.
  57. elyh
    Sep 28, 2018
    8
    The game doesn't really bring any new mechanics to the open world genre but it's for sure a Spriderman game with a proper Spiderman story and proper Spiderman animations. If you enjoy Spiderman this is a real treat.
  58. keellyxoxo
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most fun I've had playing a game in months. I personally love looking for collectibles and having the option to do things other than the main story and this game had a lot options. Swinging through the city makes you feel as though you're really Spider-man. Couple of things that made it a 9 and not a 10 were some of the missions with miles in particular, MJ's missions IMO added to the story where some of the Miles missions could have been left out. But, I'm sure they were just setting him up for DLC or the next game.… Expand
  59. Colours33223
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    Just great I don't know how anyone could hate other than Xbox fanboys (yippe your milked to death racer got higher reviews from shill sites I'm so jealous that i's your only saving grace this year). The game is just to good with tons of things to do and see. Please support this masterpiece so that insomniac makes more.
  60. Chiko_Tech
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    The game city is amazing with details and the game play is pure fun recommended!!!
  61. Champloo6655
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    Purely fantastic! Insomniac has hit it out of the park with what might be the best version of the beloved hero. To keep it short the traversal is fantastic, the combat is fun and the story is very well done. I can honestly see this being game of the year and considering the competion it is that is saying something.
  62. ddtsex
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    Excelente videojuego, muy divertido, muy fluido, upgrade full y mas, tambien su duracion es lo justo y sus combos son lo maximo aunque se siente que para ser un sandbox se pudo hacer algo mas de interacción con el mapa que solo tomar y arrojar cosas con la telaraña. En general son horas de diversión, todo lo que se le puede pedir a un juego, en lo que llevo jugandolo no hay bug ni nada,Excelente videojuego, muy divertido, muy fluido, upgrade full y mas, tambien su duracion es lo justo y sus combos son lo maximo aunque se siente que para ser un sandbox se pudo hacer algo mas de interacción con el mapa que solo tomar y arrojar cosas con la telaraña. En general son horas de diversión, todo lo que se le puede pedir a un juego, en lo que llevo jugandolo no hay bug ni nada, los quicktime events son solamente durante algunos momentos pero nada que arruine la libertad de jugarlo a nuestra manera, lo unico aburrido son las escenas de sigilo donde se controlan a los personajes secundarios aunque igual lo bueno de eso es que no son tantos… Expand
  63. Reed618
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    I actually did all of the side content and got the platinum trophy... I almost never do side content, especially in sandbox games. The web swinging, combat and mini games were so enjoyable though I just wanted to do as much as possible. I loved the story too. I'm already thinking about doing a second playthrough. Currently my game of the year simply because I had so much fun playing it.
  64. Strop77
    Sep 28, 2018
    7
    So glad this game wasn’t rushed for a ‘17 release. Well polished and a load of fun to play.

    It does get a bit repetitive but only after about 6 hours straight gameplay- rest for an hour or so and you’ll be itching to get back into the game. (My kids love it too!)
  65. Mandulum
    Sep 27, 2018
    9
    Haiku Review: Swinging is awesome / There's not much to dislike / A real tour de force
    Favorite Thing: Web slinging is definitely the most enjoyable method of travel I've come across in any game.
    Least Favorite Thing: The MJ/Miles sneaking sequences were a bore.

    Date Completed: 2018-09-25
    Playtime: 25h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Play it!
  66. GamerDudePro92
    Sep 27, 2018
    0
    This game is AWFUL. Worst game I've played ever. The graphics suck and the story is so generic. I got bored after playing five minutes of this game, because it's same repetitive reused garbage. If you like wasting your money, buy this game.
  67. uVimOvil
    Sep 27, 2018
    9
    la palabra juego: entretenimiento, eso es Spiderman cada segundo de juego es una gozada
  68. MarcusDupree777
    Sep 27, 2018
    9
    Marvels Spider-Man ps4 is truly one of the best Spiderman games ever made. The story is probably one of the best spiderman stories ever written. The combat is fun perform and there's so many mix ups you can do with the gadgets. The voice acting is top notch and you can hear the emotion that they give to the characters. This is a must play game!
  69. Pellissa
    Sep 27, 2018
    3
    completely broken game, too much publicity for a repetitive game.
    sony has screwed up, he should not have taken a product this incomplete.
  70. wolfyboy
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    it retells old stories and it does it well i spent countless hours playing. the combat as others have stated is a bit like the Arkham games and that just makes it more fun. Insomniac has outdone themselves
  71. huntinghunter
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    This is easily one of the best games you could play on the PS4. It has AMAZING graphics, better-than-Arkham combat, and THE BEST SPIDER-MAN STORY I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!
  72. silverseb
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    I just loved this game from the beginning to the end! Because of this game i bought a ps4, (xbox one owner) and I'm super glad I did it!
    NY is gorgeous, web swinging is fantastic, the combat system is super fun and the acting is very enjoyable.
    In conclusion, the few faults are largely overcome by the many positive points. I hope in the second chapter shortly and that it is only the    I just loved this game from the beginning to the end! Because of this game i bought a ps4, (xbox one owner) and I'm super glad I did it!
    NY is gorgeous, web swinging is fantastic, the combat system is super fun and the acting is very enjoyable.
    In conclusion, the few faults are largely overcome by the many positive points.
    I hope in the second chapter shortly and that it is only the beginning of the Marvel Gaming Universe    … Expand
  73. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 92/100 Mein User Score = 9/10… Expand
  74. Gotenokaru
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    Amazing, Spectacular, Sensational... Put whatever adjective you wanna put in front of it, it works.. Easily one of the best games of PlayStation 4. Definitely a GOTY candidate.
  75. Gauvoden
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    Let's be honest, this is easily the BEST Spider-Man game ever made and could arguably be one of the best games of the year. A MUST play for any Marvel fan. Gorgeous, well-written and voiced, and lots of things to see and do.
  76. dukktazer
    Sep 26, 2018
    7
    I loved this game. I have on PlayStation a platinum. For me, this gamr is amazing,great missions, good side quests, the best game story of the year. But, there's some bugs that just don't let me put a 10 score review. Also, I think the game is challenging, but there's some boring secondary missions. But trust this should be the game of the year. I have the on 100% on only 1 week. Why askI loved this game. I have on PlayStation a platinum. For me, this gamr is amazing,great missions, good side quests, the best game story of the year. But, there's some bugs that just don't let me put a 10 score review. Also, I think the game is challenging, but there's some boring secondary missions. But trust this should be the game of the year. I have the on 100% on only 1 week. Why ask you Metacritic users. I'll respond y'all with i simply got addicted on this amzingly addictive game.… Expand
  77. GoatesOates
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    A strong debut from Insomniac that manages to capture the essence of the web slinger that we have all come to know and love. The story is superbly written with top notch performances especially from Peter Parker himself, the combat is varied if repetitive at times and the amount of nods and Easter eggs to past Spider Man iterations will have every fan busy for a long time to come.
  78. SahilKChandio
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    This is an awesome game and is most likely the best super hero games. This game has awesome web swinging and awesome combat and also provides a bit of a challenge! The story is very awesome and the game itself never bores you!! The city feels alive and there are quite a few side quests to do and they are fun too.. I would definitely recommend you to play this game!
  79. Swabator
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Great achievement for Insomniacs, Sony and Marvel. Gorgeous and super fluent movement and fights. Discover all the moves and gadgets to get most from the fights. Pure joy of just swinging around the city.
  80. RowdyB
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Marvel's Spider-Man is Insomniac's take on the human spider, after a long beating up from Activision over the years.
    After playing through the movie-tie ins of Spider-Man 2/3 from the early 2000's, I hadn't felt the same kind of drive with any other Spider-Man games released in the future as I played them. Games like Edge of Time, Web of Shadows, Shattered Dimensions, they were all    Marvel's Spider-Man is Insomniac's take on the human spider, after a long beating up from Activision over the years.
    After playing through the movie-tie ins of Spider-Man 2/3 from the early 2000's, I hadn't felt the same kind of drive with any other Spider-Man games released in the future as I played them. Games like Edge of Time, Web of Shadows, Shattered Dimensions, they were all mediocre at best to me. Even with their positive features, none of them clicked with me. The Amazing Spider-Man came out as a game to tie in with its movie, and I just couldn't bear that game. It tried too much to be like the Batman Arkham games, which were very successful due to how well they used their formula and with a very good and unique story. Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 on the other hand, had lackluster stories. I don't even think I completed TASM2 because I just couldn't stand revisiting that formula again after playing Arkham Knight, which was FANTASTIC.
    It's been 4 years since the horrid Amazing Spider-Man 2. Once Marvel's Spider-Man was announced two years ago, I had to admit I was impressed and gaining hype, but I was beginning to doubt it. However, once I saw the gameplay, I was absolutely blown away. I knew this was the game we needed, and I knew this was Insomniac's big break after the not-so-impressive Ratchet & Clank reboot. Much to how I expected, this game turned out spectacular.
    The main theme alone, once I started up the game for the first theme, had wrecked my entire brain. It sounded like it belonged on the big screen in the MCU, and it definitely was the perfect theme for our favorite quippy superhero.
    The story is pretty great, it's definitely the kind you'd find in a Marvel movie or comic line, and I never felt that the pace was broken or messed up in the entire playthrough. Never became slow and never moved too fast, it was a perfect 20-22 hour ride.
    The gameplay itself is the big highlight. The game takes almost all of its foundation from the original Spider-Man 2 video game from Activision's times and refines it.
    The web swinging is top notch here, even better than Spider-Man 2. You can do a variety of air tricks once you release the web, like front and backflips, spinning horizontally, and you can rack up XP for doing these tricks, as well as a trophy in particular. The swinging is fluid, and it makes a return of sticking to buildings. Different moves can be done, such as swinging into a building and running across it, which while doing so you can press X to boost yourself up further. There's also web zipping to make your travels faster, and a move you can unlock where once you hit the ground, you can hit X and not lose the flow of the traversing and go flying in the air once again.
    Combat wise, you've got the basic beat-em-up gameplay, somewhat reminiscent of the Arkham games with the combo multiplier and the takedowns you can perform by pressing triangle and circle, but the combat system will be very familiar if you played Spider-Man 2 back in the day. A new feature that wasn't seen in the original game is the addition of gadgets, which seems to come from the Arkham Inspiration. There is a wide assortment of gadgets including web bombs, electric webs, concussion blasts, drones, and more. It helps the combat not become too simplistic and boring whenever you want a different style for fights. I found myself using trip mines, web bombs, and concussion blasts a lot, which can be combined in different ways, such as using a web bomb to trap someone in webs, then concussion blast them into a wall and permanently disable them for the rest of the fight. There are also a large variety of suits to equip in this game, each containing a unique suit power you can equip using any suit of your choice, which also adds variety to your combat, as well as suit powers that enhance your healing or give you electricity in certain situations, and others. The combat is one of the best I've ever experienced in a video game, period.
    There are so many more things you can do in this game, like various side missions, taking photos of landmarks, and collecting backpacks to see important items from the history of Spidey himself, but you should play it to discover all these things for yourself!
    Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the greatest games I've ever played in my entire life. It has easily climbed its way into my Top 5 games, and I believe every human being should have an opportunity to witness our favorite webhead's peak in video games, and the best superhero game of all time in my opinion. Insomniac has done a fantastic job, and this is, in my opinion, their greatest game ever.
    Marvel's Spider-Man gets a 10/10, a perfect score. Insomniac deserves it. I haven't been this hooked on a game in a while, and I haven't felt so inspired to be like a hero before now. I can't wait for what's next in the fresh reboot of a spectacular franchise. Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  81. Minge
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    The best superhero game of all time and the beset version of Spider-Man....
  82. hellsmith117
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    In an age saturated by videogames flaunting taglines wrought with contrived and ham-fisted hooks, Marvel’s Spider-Man is perfectly encapsulated by it’s: “Be greater”. While the game’s open-world formula isn’t at all new, it’s lifted immensely by it’s masterclass traversal system that makes it fun and addictive to explore every nook and cranny of this beautifully-made world rather thanIn an age saturated by videogames flaunting taglines wrought with contrived and ham-fisted hooks, Marvel’s Spider-Man is perfectly encapsulated by it’s: “Be greater”. While the game’s open-world formula isn’t at all new, it’s lifted immensely by it’s masterclass traversal system that makes it fun and addictive to explore every nook and cranny of this beautifully-made world rather than tedious. The entirety of this game is carefully crafted by developers in their prime that have a deep knowledge and care for their source material; the story is gripping and emotional while the gameplay is cathartic and majestic. Despite some room for improvement, it’s abundantly clear from the opening moments spent swinging through a sprawling Manhattan Island to every other end imaginable that Marvel’s Spider-Man is not just the definitive Spider-Man game, no; it’s quite possibly the definitive superhero game.… Expand
  83. Felixo123xD
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! Story and gameplay 10/10!!! it was worth waiting for these two years! I hope you follow a second part after. All the success!
  84. CyberRobotnix
    Sep 25, 2018
    8
    Excellent game! That being said, it is far from perfect. I HATE the gigantic open world of this game, this was quite unnecessary. That aside, the game is really good, especially the fighting system.
  85. peepeetime
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    This has almost everything you could want from a Spider-man game. Story and gameplay are fantastic. I was impressed that Insomniac really kind of went their own direction with many of the classic characters while staying true to the core of who the characters are.
  86. jeyisgreat
    Sep 25, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this spider man game it looks so beautiful, the combat is great, the story is good and swinging around the city is so fun. But it is not perfect, one time I couldn’t progress in side mission and I had to restart it and for a whole day my game will always crash when I press continue now I can play it but it can happen. The boss fights are kinda underwhelming most of them are easy. The ending cutscene was great showing harry as venom made me jump out of my seat. I hope I can play miles next game as Spider man and hope the boss fights are more harder to defeat. Other then that it is a great game and I am excited for the next game… Expand
  87. nandika
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    Great fun, great visuals, although the gameplay and the world (mostly the chores) seem a lot like gathered from ubisoft games (go through the map and finish everything, enhance abilities etc). The story is at par with most MCU-movies with a little cheesiness and campy humor, but pretty solid job. Almost no glitches and errors, runs very smooth on the Ps4Pro. One of the better exclusives ofGreat fun, great visuals, although the gameplay and the world (mostly the chores) seem a lot like gathered from ubisoft games (go through the map and finish everything, enhance abilities etc). The story is at par with most MCU-movies with a little cheesiness and campy humor, but pretty solid job. Almost no glitches and errors, runs very smooth on the Ps4Pro. One of the better exclusives of this year.… Expand
  88. WizardOfCoke
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marvel’s Spider-Man is a game that lives up to the hype, and for a game based on the Amazing Spiderman series this game is genuinely that… amazing.

    This is what I hoped for when looking at The Amazing Spider-Man released in 2014 but it’s safe to say that game is far from good, and in a way with that game being so bad it has made Marvel’s Spider-Man look that much more spectacular. This is the superior Spider-Man experience.

    First of all, this game looks stunning, considering you’re usually moving at high speeds across the city and it manages to maintain a solid framerate even when slowing down at a moment’s notice there isn’t that much in concerns of pop in and it just never ceases to amaze me at the pure beauty of this game.

    Next let’s talk about the most crucial element, the web slinging. It’s is better than we could’ve hoped, personally I feel it is better than Spider-Man 2s and any other game featuring the web head. It’s fluid, with it being intertwined with the free running the moment you hit and surface you’ll smoothly transition into a wall run or even some parkour. And with point launches it’s easy to maintain your momentum when traveling above buildings where you can no longer attach your webs because yes, they actually have to attach to objects.

    Next let’s talk some nice details: The costumes, there are plenty of different suits that we can use throughout the game personally I would’ve liked more with a range of them being very similar for example the Spider-Undies & ESU Suit are entertaining at first but they get boring fast especially the ESU suit and with it being the reward for all the secret photo ops I was slightly disappointed. The photo mode is super easy to use and you can take some truly remarkable photos with it, I at various points would just go and take a selfie like mid-boss fight and they were some of my highlights just making the silliest possible photos. And the very best part, the iconic pizza theme from the Spider-Man 2 game is also in this game some real love has gone into this game.

    I want to touch on the story and wow is it amazing, it feels like more than a simple Spider-Man story, it has characters we care about, it has moments where you’re praying for one thing to happen only to get heartbroken when the inevitable happens. Recently I’ve started to just ignore some stories and have a video or music playing in the background while I play games but with this game I had to focus on the game and so I didn’t resort to anything else because I was just that engrossed and didn’t feel I needed any additional methods of entertainment to enhance my experience the game and its narrative was simply enough.

    Here’s where we enter spoiler territory, as I want to discuss parts of the story, that being the inevitable transformation of Doc Ock, we get to see Otto’s motivations and we truly feel for him, we see how he is at his heart a good man with him leaving Oscorp when the experiments started to become harmful, and with him making prosthetics for those who need help. And when we find out about his condition it feels like a punch to the gut because we care about him and hearing that he’s losing many of his bodily functions we start to understand his motivations for making the four arms but by that point we all know that it is too late because it’s a Spider-Man game and well Doc Ock isn’t known for his heroic acts. He and his arc are genuinely one of my favourites from any game alongside Lee & Clementine from the first Walking Dead game.

    Also to emphasise how good this game is I 100% the game and got every trophy in literally 3 days, and I rarely do one of those things let alone both.    … Expand
  89. captainkane
    Sep 24, 2018
    7
    I had more fun playing Spider-man than the overhyped God of War. That said, Spider’s grand story is overshadowed by its less than stellar gameplay and tedious missions. The absence of a new game plus mode is inexcusable and lowers the game’s replayability. Spider is still worth buying, however, it’s not a match against Batman: Arkham City or even Arkham Asylum—which launched nearly aI had more fun playing Spider-man than the overhyped God of War. That said, Spider’s grand story is overshadowed by its less than stellar gameplay and tedious missions. The absence of a new game plus mode is inexcusable and lowers the game’s replayability. Spider is still worth buying, however, it’s not a match against Batman: Arkham City or even Arkham Asylum—which launched nearly a decade ago. And that’s ironic since Spidey closely mimics Batman’s formula in numerous aspects. Spider-man is a better than average hero game, but it’s safe and repetitive.

    Graphically, Spider is decent. Video scenes are solid. Spidey’s animations and outfits are well-rendered. Voice acting is on par with other AAA titles. Acrobating around NYC is smooth enough. The 30fps lock is disappointing tho. Spidey feels sluggish at times since his frantic movements don’t translate well at the substandard frame rate. In hectic moments, frames will abruptly drop into the teens. Spidey is a spastic combatant, and gameplay would’ve greatly benefited from 60fps. The developers should’ve included an option that downgrades graphics to boost frame rates.

    I don’t understand the frame lock. Compared to exclusives like Horizon:Zero Dawn and God of War, Spider’s set pieces are unremarkable. The sandbox is large, but buildings and assets are flat and nondescript. Except for landmarks, everything looks the same, and everything is impeccably pristine. There are no signs of wear and tear on structures which have stood for over 100 years. There’s no grime or rust. It’s a forgettable city that’s comprised of generic, copied and pasted assets.

    The story starts strong, but quickly stumbles over itself. It mimics Arkham Asylum’s plot. But the end result is uneven pacing, a handful of boring missions, and mostly uninteresting villains. Except for one, villains play minor roles, and encounters with them are formulaic: Dodge, dodge, QTE and then rinse, repeat. They aren't menacing at all.

    Fatigue creeps in just after the midgame. Tedious side missions are endlessly recycled. Enemy bases are recycled as well. Enemies are samey, just reskinned for each faction. Players don’t get to explore NYC’s underground, slums, or subways. Players who feel adequately upgraded may just want to focus on the story.

    Spider forces gamers to play as other characters in multiple “stealth” missions. These are boring, on-rails missions that exist solely for plot exposition. They comprise roughly an hour or more of the 10 hour campaign. After zipping around as Spider-man, these missions serve as a harsh reminder why such missions suck. Who wants to play as Mary Jane? Nobody.

    Spider’s world lacks dynamism. Despite one villain’s miles long rampage, cranes tipping over, and flying wrecking balls demolishing buildings, nothing physically changes once missions end. Buildings are unscathed. Showing a cityscape crumbling apart at the seams would’ve instilled realism and urgency into the game. Characters refer to all the demolition happening around them, but there’s no evidence of it anywhere except roaming gangs of baddies.

    Combat is passable, but it lacks Arkham’s refinement. Locating grapple points in stealth is a perfect example. After a sneaky flying kick takedown, Spidey can’t quickly zip away to other locations. Players must rotate the camera until it’s perfectly positioned on certain objects and hope grapple icons appear. Looking at objects isn’t enough tho. The crosshair has to be positioned at exact points on objects, otherwise grapple icons don’t appear. Camera location, distance to objects, and object heights all affect this as well. A cumbersome, inexact process. Targeting specific enemies for web attacks is just as awkward.

    Spider’s combat emphasizes gravity defying dodging and stunts. But the lack of aiming on certain moves and poor camera angles handicaps the hero. He will web pull enemies from out of frame although he’s looking directly at other ones. This leads to unavoidable damage. Performing multiple instant takedowns is problematic because enemies are occluded during the close up, slowmo animations.

    Although Arkham's Batman moves slower than Spidey, his moveset is precise and deliberate. Batman’s focus on brute force combat translates well ingame and provides players a greater sense of control. Gadget use in Batman fares better as well. Overall, Spider’s combat is chaotic, but not always in a good way.

    Spidey can only refill gadgets by performing enemy takedowns. Specific takedowns are required to refill each gadget. Players with slow reflexes will enter battles unprepared. Focusing on suit upgrades which mitigate damage is helpful.

    Spider-man isn’t a bad game, but it needs a new game plus, better set pieces, a streamlined story, and more polished combat. It doesn’t dethrone Arkham Batman as the king of the hill. One playthrough is enough for me.    … Expand
  90. Shaiksajid
    Sep 24, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game is good and the graphics are excellent but story was a little bit annoying for me
    The Ending of the game and the boring story and side missions make you irritated sometimes.
    In this game I felt like I was out of Marvel , and this is not connected even a little bit with comics.
    The boss fight of shocker was frustating for me and the fight with DR.Octavious oh my god it is the worst. The side of peter needs to interesting rather than Boring.
    But still people loved it the story was not for me.    … Expand
  91. KaiserKirito
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    Just an incredible Spider-man experience. The web-swinging, the movement, the quips, the city, the NPC interactions, the amazing combat, it's all just incredible. Side-missions are also a bit of fun, the boss fights and the main story is just perfect. The best spider-man story ever in the gaming medium. Thank you Insomniac Games for the perfect Spidey game and I can't wait for the DLC andJust an incredible Spider-man experience. The web-swinging, the movement, the quips, the city, the NPC interactions, the amazing combat, it's all just incredible. Side-missions are also a bit of fun, the boss fights and the main story is just perfect. The best spider-man story ever in the gaming medium. Thank you Insomniac Games for the perfect Spidey game and I can't wait for the DLC and the Sequel!… Expand
  92. Suhailmustafa01
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    Stunning visuals, intuitive gameplay, resonating characters, fun gameplay. Easily 10/10
  93. Gamfanatic
    Sep 23, 2018
    9
    Fantastic, by far the best superhero i have ever played. Besides a few dull side missions the game was captivating. The story was top notch, the characters made ya feel for them so much that i think someone like my wife would cry. If your aspiderman, marvel fan, or video game fan period this is a must play.
  94. Swaq12
    Sep 23, 2018
    6
    Unfortunately, many people are simply overlooking the greedy and discriminatory practices of the game.

    Before the gane was even released, they already had 3 paid DLC packs announced and advertised that finished off storylines that were left hanging in the actual game! If EA had done this with a single player game, this would have caused an outcry. Secondly, the game is    Unfortunately, many people are simply overlooking the greedy and discriminatory practices of the game.

    Before the gane was even released, they already had 3 paid DLC packs announced and advertised that finished off storylines that were left hanging in the actual game! If EA had done this with a single player game, this would have caused an outcry.

    Secondly, the game is neutral/positive towards the idea of private mercenaries working with their soldiers/copa (and even references them in the game) despite the crimes and violent actions such groups are known for throughout the world. Furthermore, it seems strange that the Demons enemy group is comprised solely of Chinese people who are hateful and violent unlike Fisk's thugs who are a mix of backgrounds who are less antagonized.
    Otherwise, the graphics are pretty good. But one thing to note is that this kind of web swinging was done before in The Amazing Spiderman 2 game for ps4 and Insomniac is not original in bringing it back from the Spiderman 2 game from over a decade ago although it is a nice system they currently have.    … Expand
  95. dr0nzer
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    This usually isn't my type of game but took a look because i support single player games, and man the first few mins in this game had me sold! its so fluid, seamless and beautiful. Insomniac's work is nothing short of spectacular!
  96. Zalabar22
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    This is most likely my choice for game of the year 2018. I've played most of the Spider-Man games over the past few years starting with Spider-Man PS1 and have played a rollercoaster of good and bad releases in my gaming hobby. I can confidently say Marvel's Spider-Man is not only my favorite superhero game, but it is also my favorite Spider-Man game. Great job Insomniac, can't wait forThis is most likely my choice for game of the year 2018. I've played most of the Spider-Man games over the past few years starting with Spider-Man PS1 and have played a rollercoaster of good and bad releases in my gaming hobby. I can confidently say Marvel's Spider-Man is not only my favorite superhero game, but it is also my favorite Spider-Man game. Great job Insomniac, can't wait for the sequel!… Expand
  97. Dcubero
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    Feels Like Spiderman :)
    1. Web slinging done right.
    2. Engaging story
    3. Graphic spectacular, with fov impressive for the hardware.
    4. Variety of suits
    5. Side activites that have meaning
    6. Made me tear up at the end, well done story cannot emphasize it enough.
  98. Risax
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    This is definitely the best Spider-Man game that has come out in a while. Zipping through the city feels absolutely fantastic and I've never bothered with using fast travel except for the one time the game FORCES you to do it.

    Combat is also great. It feels satisfying to hit someone and figuring out ways to use your gadgets and the environment to build up your combo counter is a lot of    This is definitely the best Spider-Man game that has come out in a while. Zipping through the city feels absolutely fantastic and I've never bothered with using fast travel except for the one time the game FORCES you to do it.

    Combat is also great. It feels satisfying to hit someone and figuring out ways to use your gadgets and the environment to build up your combo counter is a lot of fun!

    That being said, it's not a perfect game and I don't feel like it completely deserves the 9's and 9.5's or higher that most professional reviewers gave it. It has a lot of great points for sure. Good graphics, voice acting, character models, sound design combat and, like I mentioned, swinging through the city. But a lot of things also sucked the enjoyment out of the game for me.

    My biggest pet peeves have to be the forced stealth based story mission where you play as either MJ or Miles. I can remember one or two missions that were tense and had me on the edge of my seat...but most of them just brought the pacing down of what is an exciting, superhero adventure.

    Aside from that, it suffers from the same routine as a lot of open world game. Go to a tower, free up a section of the map, see where collectibles and missions are. Traversing through New York via your webs doesn't make this as much of a chore, fortunately. But a lot of side-content, especially when it comes to beating up Thugs and other nasties that pop up later in the game IS a chore. The Research Stations probably offer the most variety, as do the normal Side Quests. Though I do wish the latter was more exciting and had you deal with more of the enemies in Spider-Man's Rogue's Gallery. Especially later on in the game.

    Taking enemies out the stealthy way also isn't really rewarding. The mooks don't react in a satisfying way, like they do in the Arkham games were they become scared and unpredictable. And it's pretty useless when you are doing Base missions where the second wave appears and spots you immediately.

    Boss fights also tend to follow a pattern, but they are fun and exciting at least. That being said, I do wish said Bosses got more time to shine. Near the end of the game some of Spider-Man's more famous villains pop up...and they get very little screen time before they face you two at a time. Meaning that you wipe out four out of the six baddies relatively quickly.

    Only two of the villains really get a chance to shine and it is done well! Especially the main villain. You, the player, probably know who he is and that you will eventually face him. But the game did an excellent job of making you wonder:"But when is the reveal going to come for Spider-Man?"

    All in all, Insomniac did a fantastic job handling Spider-Man. It has its fault, but the game feels great to play and it tells an amazing story with good characters. It definitely managed to tug at my heartstrings too, especially the last few scenes.

    My only complaint about the story has to be the whole romantic subplot that's going on with MJ and Peter. Mainly because the arguments they have have been done to death in almost every other movie, comic, book, tv-show or videogame when it's about dating a superhero. But it seems to have been resolved, so hopefully I won't be bothered by that in a possible sequel.

    Because I HOPE we get a sequel!    … Expand
  99. megagama
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    Great web-slinging mechanics and very fun gameplay. Story was fun and the portrayal of Peter Parker felt fresh. Felt like as the story escalated it became less engaging. Small moments were powerful, but big moments lacked emotional weight.
  100. TThompson
    Sep 23, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the disaster that was the movie based "Amazing Spider-man" games most thought the iconic hero was better left alone, seeing that no recent games have come close to capturing the experience 2004's "Spider-man 2". However, one developer decided to have a go at it. Under the microscope of gamers and faithful Spider-man fans alike, Insomniac not only capture the magic of 2004 but using today's technology made it even better! This game has obviously been made with time and passion in a time when games are usually made for commercial gain and not the craft.

    GRAPHICS: I bought the digital copy of Spider-man on the PS4 Slim (PS4 exclusive unfortunately). When i first loaded in the game, I noticed rendering issues with some textures, mainly on buildings. I'm not sure if it was my PS4 being slow or a download issue but the problem seemed to work itself out within an hour. Other than that, the graphics were really good overall. Not quite up to par with what was shown in the first gameplay video Insomniac put out but still very beautiful lighting effects and textures.

    COMBAT: As someone who thoroughly enjoyed the "Batman: Arkham" combat system, Spider-man's combat system wasn't anything new to me. Though many people think that this game ripped off the combat from the "Arkham" games, 2004's Spider-man game had an even more similar system to the new Spider-man. I recommend playing on the hardest difficulty as to adequately challenge yourself.
    Overall, the combat flows really well, using combos, gadgets, and throws to take down enemies. Still can be improved by updates.

    TRAVERSAL: We all know web-swinging is whats truly important for most Spider-man fans and the physics are hard to get right. 2004's Spider-man had previously been the reigning swinging champion up to this point. However, with Insomniac's traversal experience with one of their previous titles, "Sunset Overdrive", and today's technology, their Spider-man game rightfully takes the prize in web-swinging. I go hours just swinging around New York (which is huge just FYI) and not get bored, doing flips, dives, and tricks. The game has fast travel via subway but i never used it because swinging is much more fun.

    CUSTOMIZATION: Spider-man is a great character with many comic storylines and SUITS. Insomniac spoils us with over 25 suits to be unlocked through XP or collectables, all coming with their own special suit abilities. Suits that you have equipped are also shown in cutscenes which is really nice. You also unlock skills and gadgets via different tokens obtained through side missions and activities. You will eventually get all abilities so don't be afraid to spend skill points.

    STORY/MISSIONS: Insomniac's take on our hero skips the overplayed origin story and starts 8 years after Peter Parker has been Spider-man. This is really refreshing to have a game that assumes you know the "old news" stuff and puts you in a whole new story. The build up is kind of slow and the middle of the game is a entertaining and delightful mystery type sequence with great focus and mission variation. The third act, while epic and fun, throws a lot at you with not much game left. It feels like Insomniac almost forgot to put villains in the story and crammed all in to the third act. Boss battles are somewhat repetitive and don't have much innovation. The side missions are also repetitive and don't really offer good stories. There are many collectables and bases to gather and complete and it never feels like you have nothing to do. In conclusion, Spider-man has a well-written captivating story that feels like authentic Spider-man and makes you care with real stakes and emotion shown through impressive facial animations but does have a few issues that are annoying yet forgivable.

    In my opinion, Spider-man is a must cop. Go out and buy it. Its a fun experience that no one should pass up and I wont forget my experience any time soon. Though not extremely innovational, it never leaves you bored and is done well and right.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
6
#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 116
  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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