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  1. Sep 23, 2018
    10
    The best game i played in a long time, without a doubt. Everything is just brilliantly done by Insomniac.
  2. Sep 23, 2018
    10
    First great game on Spider-man. Previously only Batman trilogy was great games on comics, other were rubbish. The story is wonderfully written with some twists in the end. Graphics also great. I really liked playing this game, especially the last part.
  3. Sep 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing! So many good villans there's Tombstone, Shocker, Kingpin, Vulture ,Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, Doc Ock, Taskmaster, Mr. Negative and the graphics were amazing and the story was so well done
    By far one of the best games I have ever played 10/10 for me
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  4. Sep 23, 2018
    10
    I didn't expected this game would be so immersive. Plot, graphics and of course gameplay really get handle. Side missions are quit funny and smart but creators should improve them in the next episode. Let's rip of the QTE also and we're going to have the best series of Spider Man universe in history. Greetings from Poland :)
  5. Sep 23, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic. The city is fantastic, the swinging is by far the best of any Spider-Man game. The story is solid and the voice acting is great and enhances the story. A fantastic open world game with heaps to do outside of the story. A must own for all ps4 owners
  6. Sep 22, 2018
    10
    This game is game is fluid and the most perfect open world superhero game ever. I am not a PS4 fanboy and love exclusives on the Xbox like halo and forza, but this game is just fantastic. Anyone who gave the game a negative score or even a mixed score is probably a little salty. Don't listen to kotaku about being politically correct, this game is really good. Only bad part is that wallThis game is game is fluid and the most perfect open world superhero game ever. I am not a PS4 fanboy and love exclusives on the Xbox like halo and forza, but this game is just fantastic. Anyone who gave the game a negative score or even a mixed score is probably a little salty. Don't listen to kotaku about being politically correct, this game is really good. Only bad part is that wall running animations get a lttle messy when mixed with web swinging animations. In 2018, where most games are multiplayer with microtransactions and loot boxes, having a full game with no micro transactions built with love is fantastic. Characters have real personalities, although some may seem a little bland, it's really good. This game is a perfect 10, a game does not have to be perfect to get a 10, just very close. Expand
  7. Sep 22, 2018
    10
    fun cool game insomniac really outdid themselves with this and could be the start of an amazing franchise enough to rival the Arkham series
  8. Sep 22, 2018
    10
    Best spider man exprience that I have ever had. From now on this version of Peter Parker is the best one.
  9. Sep 22, 2018
    9
    Marvel's Spider-Man is another PlayStation success. This game does almost everything right and is engaging from beginning to end. The opening moments of this game are memorable because of the graphical fidelity and the amazing feel of swinging around New York. The combat starts off simple enough where you can learn the basics without feeling overwhelmed and only expands from there. As youMarvel's Spider-Man is another PlayStation success. This game does almost everything right and is engaging from beginning to end. The opening moments of this game are memorable because of the graphical fidelity and the amazing feel of swinging around New York. The combat starts off simple enough where you can learn the basics without feeling overwhelmed and only expands from there. As you learn more moves the combat becomes more satisfying (especially when you learn how to pull enemies up to you and throw them down at another enemy). The gadgets are also very well done and can help turn the tide of a battle. Each gadget is unique and serves a purpose in a fight. Another great aspect of the combat is you can't simply button mash. There are a varied number of enemy types and many will kill you if you simply mash the attack button. Learning how to counter them so you can attack is important and also satisfying. One aspect of the game that isn't perfect is the open world collectables. These very from collecting Peter Parkers backbacks that he lost in High School, chasing down Pigeons for a homeless man, taking pictures of landmarks (which is actually fun), and more. I actually enjoyed these collectables (because I'm a trophy hunter) but many people may feel like this is tedious work. Luckily the web swinging feels amazing and getting from one place to another is also exciting and never gets old. There is a fast travel system will the subway but I very rarely used it because why would you? The world is beautiful and exploring it is even better. When you aren't swinging around you can walk around New York and see how realistic the population is. From people reacting to you, to actual street laws. The detail put into civilian life is simply amazing because you won't notice it 99% of the time. The different suits are also amazing and offer unique abilities which you can attach to your favorite suit. Finally, the main story is well done and engaging but not revolutionary. The way Insomniac created this original story that isn't based off any comic or film is worth mentioning. Seeing a character in a new light is always welcomed and I enjoyed that very much. The acting and motion capture is top notch and help elevate the story and writing. Once the story gets going you won't want to put the controller down. There are also a handful of side quests which are good but not necessary. There is one side quest that offers some unique gameplay but a majority of them are the same. Overall, Marvel's Spider-Man is a great game and improves upon all other Insomniac games and takes the best part of those games. I can't wait for the sequel which will no doubt improve upon this game! Expand
  10. Sep 22, 2018
    3
    Another Playstation exclusive that relies on heavy marketing and blind hype.. It's unbelievable how a game with so many flaws gets a pass and even scores a 9 on this page, but this is the world we live in right? A world full of casual sheep consuming every garbage the media throws at their face. Anyways, I will make this quick..

    Now yes the game is beautiful and yes the web slinging is
    Another Playstation exclusive that relies on heavy marketing and blind hype.. It's unbelievable how a game with so many flaws gets a pass and even scores a 9 on this page, but this is the world we live in right? A world full of casual sheep consuming every garbage the media throws at their face. Anyways, I will make this quick..

    Now yes the game is beautiful and yes the web slinging is good (when it wants to). But what is there beyond that? A game that shamelessly rips off an already old and boring formula, with scripted boss battles and a ton of QTEs. What's worse is how it repeatedly ruins it's flow by forcing you to play as MJ and Miles in some of the worst stealth sequences I've seen in gaming. Literally nobody cares about those characters, they're trash...Period. Lastly, outside of the Taskmaster challenges, every other side activity is boring AF. Chasing pigeons, taking photos and running through clouds LOL.. You can argue about the base capturing horde mode, but to me all it does is make the already repeptitive combat, more repetitive.

    It really pains me to see how gaming has turned out to be today.. But what hurts me the most is seeing other games like Dragon Quest XI get overshadowed by casual trash such as this. Well it is what it is I guess. High five to all the real gamers out there though, the ones that don't bite on the overmarketed casual garbage and know what the **** gaming is about.
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  11. Sep 22, 2018
    10
    With a story better than most Spider-Man movies, combat as satisfying as Arkham, swinging better than the classic Spider-Man 2 PS2, this game exceeds all expectations.
  12. Sep 22, 2018
    10
    This game will forever be one of my favorites. As one of the biggest Spider-Man fans I could not wait for this game to come out, and when it did it was nothing short of my expectations. This game does everything right, from the combat, to the different playable characters and the story. No question my Game of the Year.
  13. Sep 22, 2018
    9
    I've just finished the main story and most of the side-missions, so I think I'm in a good position to review it.

    First of all, graphics. There was some controversy that the graphics may have been downgraded but I do not see any evidence of this from playing the game. My only qualm is the framerate isn't 60fps but the graphics are still amazing and I was really impressed that all of the
    I've just finished the main story and most of the side-missions, so I think I'm in a good position to review it.

    First of all, graphics. There was some controversy that the graphics may have been downgraded but I do not see any evidence of this from playing the game. My only qualm is the framerate isn't 60fps but the graphics are still amazing and I was really impressed that all of the suits looked so good and appeared in the cutscenes.

    The meat of the game is the gameplay. The webswinging is amazing and something that we all anticipated with bated breath. I was worried they'd screw it up yet again but this is by far the best webswinging experience ever, including being better than the fabled Spider-Man 2 on the PS2. This game really blows that one away in every aspect, especially gameplay. I found the webswinging easy to pick up and fun to master, providing plenty of versatility and options for traversing the city. Combat and web-based gadgets are also quite engaging, varied and fun. One qualm I do however have is with the special power that each suit has. It's great that you can customise suits, but I found that the Web Blossom technique outshadowed most other special powers by miles, making a lot of them redundant.

    I was a tad disappointed at the suits we can unlock. There are quite a few but most of them I am unfamiliar with and I think most players would be expecting to see the Symbiote suit in there, but it's not and a couple of the suits do look similar to it but it's one absence I did note.

    The story is the strangest part of the game, and not necessarily in a bad way. The game is much slower paced for the first 60% or so and then rapidly intensifies towards the end. For the first half of the game you aren't really met with many super-villians but they become far more frequent in the latter half, with Spider-Man sometimes taking on two at a time. Again this is not a bad thing as most of the villains will be familiar to even casual players, making their attacks predictable, but with two villains simultaneously this makes the encounters feel fresh and challenging. The only downside is some villains do not get as much exposure as they deserve, and one villain in particular gets a bit too much exposure whom I had not even heard of before this game.

    To sum it up, I bought the game for £45 on release day from HMV and it was well-worth the purchase in a year that has been a mixed bag of games. As the price goes down I'd definitely recommend it to even casual players as you don't need to know much about Spider-Man to get to grips with the game.
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  14. Sep 22, 2018
    10
    say hello to arkham serie of marvel.
    It was the best superhero videogame ever made and believe me I'm sure about what I'm telling you!
  15. Sep 21, 2018
    8
    First of all, it's the best game about spider-man ever. There is fantastic game-play, animation, good stealth mechanics, but it also has a lot of problems with interactive activity in the city. I was tired to complete the same types of offenses again and again. At the end of the game it becomes very annoying. Speaking of the main story - Boss fight looks simple, it needs something moreFirst of all, it's the best game about spider-man ever. There is fantastic game-play, animation, good stealth mechanics, but it also has a lot of problems with interactive activity in the city. I was tired to complete the same types of offenses again and again. At the end of the game it becomes very annoying. Speaking of the main story - Boss fight looks simple, it needs something more epic like in God of War, for example. I hope that insomniac will correct all the mistakes in the next part of spider-man and it will become a challenger at the game of the year.
    Total score: 8.3/10.0
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  16. Sep 21, 2018
    9
    As a huge fan of Spidey since I was kid, and having played all Spidey games (console versions) since the classic one on the Ps1, I can gladly say, this is the best Spider-Man game ever!! Just go for it, 100% fun.
  17. Sep 21, 2018
    8
    Marvel’s Spider-Man #DashReviews

    “You don’t need a suit to be a hero” Introduction: Acclaimed studio, Insomniac Games, known for classics like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance, throws there hat in the ring for their first licensed video game based on the beloved Marvel character Spider-Man. Will this game be as bad as the Activision games of the past or will
    Marvel’s Spider-Man #DashReviews

    “You don’t need a suit to be a hero”

    Introduction: Acclaimed studio, Insomniac Games, known for classics like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance, throws there hat in the ring for their first licensed video game based on the beloved Marvel character Spider-Man. Will this game be as bad as the Activision games of the past or will Insomniac’s record help Spider-Man have an amazing game?

    Story: We start the game with a college-age Peter Parker, trying to balance pay rent on time, having a job as a scientist and being Spider-Man. In most other media, Peter Parker is just a normal kid just trying to get through high school. Seeing this older Peter Parker makes for a more engaging story as you see Peter go through more serious situation in his normal life. As for Peter being Spider-Man, it just feels like your standard Marvel movie plot. It’s a good story with a few twists and some interesting character developments, just don’t expect it to be a complete overhaul of a new story just because Peter is a bit older.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is what makes this game really shine. Traversing through the city is so much fun. Insomniac web swing mechanic is amazing and is the best we have ever seen in a Spider-Man game. Combat is just as good with the fluid way Spider-Man moves around the screen and how every move you pull off feels nice, satisfying and interconnected. There are many ways to take down your foes with the variety of gadgets and moves you will unlock throughout the game. All this would make the game near flawless if it was not for the fact that the enemies do get repetitive near the last 3rd when the variety of enemies becomes nonexistent. This is alleviated a bit with stealth sections that allow you to play as some other characters within the universe. (But I won’t spoil it here ;)) Side mission can be fun and plentiful but some also have the problem of becoming very repetitive. Boss fights are also underwhelming since all you need to do to beat the bosses is stun them and punch. The fights look flashy but the cool looking set pieces don’t make up for the lackluster fights. This could have been fixed if your arsenal of gadgets were useful during these fights. Even with these faults, it is still the most engaging Spider-Man game yet.

    Technical: The visuals are stunning even on a regular PS4. Photorealistic looking people with amazing motion capture. Cutscenes, the open world, fighting enemies all looks superb. Music is pretty good but nothing too special. Sounds similar the generic music from an MCU film. The game has minor glitches like enemies getting stuck in areas, requiring me to restart the checkpoint. Technics are super polished but some minor gameplay bugs needed to be ironed out

    Verdict: Despite its fault, Marvel’s Spider-Man is an amazing experience. An incredibly polished open world game with the best Spider-Man mechanic to date. A fun story through a different take on Peter Parker life. Amazing performances and motion capture that suit the ultra-real looking graphics. If you have a PS4, it is a must-have game. I just hope that Insomniac Games will make a squeal to this game so they can fix there few flaws and make a masterful game.

    8/10 “Great”

    +Fun Story
    +Best Spider-Man Gameplay to Date
    +Amazing Visuals
    +Lots to do in the open world

    -Minor Bug and Glitches
    -Boss Fights are too repetitive and easy
    -Repetitious side missions
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  18. Sep 21, 2018
    6
    This is an ok game. I am a bit disappointed to be honest. The graphics are good, the frame rate runs really well most of the time. The story is very good. The voice acting draws you in making you want to root for ol Spidey. So, if the graphics are good, the story and characters, why is the game a 6? Simple, the game play is not up to snuff and the pacing is horrible. I wish there was moreThis is an ok game. I am a bit disappointed to be honest. The graphics are good, the frame rate runs really well most of the time. The story is very good. The voice acting draws you in making you want to root for ol Spidey. So, if the graphics are good, the story and characters, why is the game a 6? Simple, the game play is not up to snuff and the pacing is horrible. I wish there was more upgrades for attacks and abilities in the game. Sure, Spidey has some, but not enough to keep the combat engaging. After awhile, the fighting can get very repetitive. I think the real problem is how most of the enemies just require you to use basic moves. Maybe adding some villians in there who would have demanded more moves and techniques would have spiced up the action. But, all of that pales to the big problem which is pacing. There is so much action packed bosses at the beginning of the game with lots of neat challenges and obstacles to overcome, but the problem is the middle. Oh my God! It gets so boring! No challenge from any of the enemies and the fighting gets to the point of repetitive which made me just want to put the game down. The end picks back up, but the 5 hours of downright boredom I experienced before it picks up back towards the end.

    I know a lot of people are enjoying this game and that is cool, but for me, this ends up another disappointing game for the PS4 lineup this year. GOW, Detroit and now Spider Man have been major letdowns for me. After an incredible 2017, 2018 has not been as kind to the PS4, and I thought Spider Man would easily be my PS4 game of the year. I really was looking forward to this game. Looks like I will have to wait for another Spider Man game before I can call one great. It is something I am seeing more in western games now. Developers seem to focus on style over substance which has caused me to navigate more to eastern games (Persona, Dragon Ball, Ys YIII, to name a few), I really wanted to like this game and it isn't a bad game, not by a long shot, but some really bad choices in pacing and combat drag it down to just an above average game I am sad to say.
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  19. Sep 21, 2018
    10
    I will preface this review by saying that I am not an expert in Spider-Man lore. I've seen the animated cartoon from the 90s and the Sam Raimi films, and that's about the extent of my knowledge. That aside, I am thoroughly enjoying this game!

    With only about 50% of the game completed, I feel like I have done so much already! This game immerses you in to Spider-Man AND Peter Parker's
    I will preface this review by saying that I am not an expert in Spider-Man lore. I've seen the animated cartoon from the 90s and the Sam Raimi films, and that's about the extent of my knowledge. That aside, I am thoroughly enjoying this game!

    With only about 50% of the game completed, I feel like I have done so much already! This game immerses you in to Spider-Man AND Peter Parker's life in a way that no previous iteration as done before. Swinging through the city as Spider-Man has never felt more fun. It took a little while to get used to the controls while swinging, and a times it does get away from you, but it looked so fluid and quickly became my favorite part of the game!

    Marvel's Spider-Man has a rich story filled with villains and characters casuals would know and some that will be new to us (I'm definitely a casual), but the game does a great job introducing them to us and even providing a little backstory as to why they are friend or foe. There's of course a main story that will take you hours to complete, but the life of this game is extended by all the side missions you can complete.

    As stated, I'm only 50% through the game because I keep getting distracted by all the side missions. These vary from beating up baddies robbing a store, chasing down vehicles filled with armed cronies, or taking pictures of New York City landmarks. I found the latter to be very interesting because it truly shows how much effort the developers put in to making Spidey's NYC come to life. Trust me, as the side mission icons pop up along the expansive map, you will find yourself swinging to the next main point of the story only to decide "Well, since I'm close by..." and choose to go find that hidden backpack or take a picture of Avenger's Tower.

    The combat of this game is great. While I was a bit turned off in the beginning that it was the standard "Press Circle to Jump and Press Square to attack" kind of button mashing game, the different combat moves that could come from these standard buttons really made Spidey come alive. His acrobatic dodges and fluid kicks were fun to perform on enemies. Webbing them to walls, stealing their weapons away and using the various Spidey Gadgets added so much to the combat. Almost like an RPG, as you perform tasks you gain XP which can be used to outfit Spider-Man with different skills (like the aforementioned weapon stealing), costumes and gadgets. Each suit you purchase comes with a Suit Power that can help you in many ways. I've definitely found my favorite power, but I'm sure all can come in handy at various points. The game is very generous and allows you to use any unlocked suit power on any suit you choose. They aren't just limited to the suit you purchased to get that specific power.

    As mentioned before, this game also gives you an inside look into Peter Parker's life. There are segments of the game where you play Peter and you, of course, interact with the important people in his life, such as Aunt May and Mary Jane. Through Pete's side of the story, you also get to play as other characters for certain segments. I won't spoil who these other characters are, but I felt these sections added a lot to the story.

    Spider-Man isn't just a run around a beat foes up kind of game. In some parts you are required to solve puzzles. These aren't pull your hair out crazy, but I did like the fact they took some thought to complete. I found many of them pretty fun.

    This game gets a perfect score from me. Honestly, the only downside I've found are some of the side battles are pretty repetitive, but that doesn't make it any less fun to pummel the bad guys, so it truly is canceled out.

    This has probably been the most fun I've had playing a video game since Uncharted 4. With only being 50% done with the game, and that's probably only counting the main story progression, I am extremely excited to see where the rest of the adventure takes me.
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  20. Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Amazing story, amazing gameplay fun freeroam some glitches here and there but overall rally good game would 100 % recommend
  21. Sep 21, 2018
    8
    It's kind of funny how previous spider-man games got ripped on for doing the same thing as previous spider-man games or for copying Arkham games or for their lack of innovation, when this game pretty much does the exact same thing but get's away with it. Maybe it's because it's been years since we had the last Spider-Man game, or maybe it's because this game is more polished than previousIt's kind of funny how previous spider-man games got ripped on for doing the same thing as previous spider-man games or for copying Arkham games or for their lack of innovation, when this game pretty much does the exact same thing but get's away with it. Maybe it's because it's been years since we had the last Spider-Man game, or maybe it's because this game is more polished than previous ones, even though it's still not perfectly polished. There are bugs, and they are annoying but for some reason THIS one gets a pass. Well, not by me it doesn't.

    Let me start by saying this game is good, no doubt. The story is great, the gameplay, while taking some getting used to, is also great, the animations are great, the graphics are great but some parts are just repetitive and there are game breaking bugs that do indeed break missions and force you to start over. Best example, when a guy you NEED to defeat is stuck in a wall and unreachable forces you to fail and restart a mission. This has happened a few times for me on my first playthrough. The missions are also repetitive, giving you little incentive to actually want to complete them. In fact, after you're done with the main story there's really not much else to do asides random crimes, which are all "Beat up bad guys" or "Save one or two people". Yes, there are challenges but for the love of god they suck so bad. The racing drone one's in particular suck so much, because the web swinging is completely random as to how it reacts to where you are. One moment, it will react perfectly the way you want then the next it will latch onto a building you weren't expecting and completely F you up on your challenge forcing you to restart, and these challenges are NOT easy and you NEED the tokens to unlock suits & gadgets which is even worse. The only way to unlock everything is to get the Gold rank on most of these challenges, which pretty much made me quit doing them. Then there's the other tokens, which are themselves also annoying to grind. You need crime tokens to buy gear & suits as well, and while they are easily available and unlimited to earn they are also tedious to earn making fighting crimes feel like a chore you need to do to get an allowance. That's not to say it's not fun fighting crimes, but it does get repetitive and repetitive always leads to boredom after a while.

    Then there's Mary Jane Watson, who used to be a character I liked. A strong woman who stood by her man but also took no **** from him, I hate her now... She's become one of the worst women in Spider-man. Fricking Silver Sable is a better character than MJ now, and SS is as shallow a character as you can get. Also, I don't like playing as MJ or Miles in the forced stealth missions. Not to say their work isn't useful, but it is unnecessary. Miles going into gang infested territory to get some antibiotics or MJ risking her life to ... be a reporter? Wasn't that supposed to be Parker's job? What the hell happened to her acting career? Whatever... Black cat makes a cameo in the form of finding her cat statues, and until the DLC comes out she's not really in the game. Then there's the detective lady, who I can't remember her name... She's the drollest character in the story, a dull uninspired police-woman who's just there to give Spider-man direction through the plot. "Go get fisk, fix these towers, go get me groceries." That last one's a joke, but you get the point. She's a useless character.

    The boss fights in the game are really fun, tho, with the exception being the first one against Mr. Negative. It was just a bland QTE boss fight, but the next one is awesome. Fighting 2 bosses at once in the air while webslinging, dodging moves, counter attacking, zipping around. Yea, that was really good. And the last boss fight was great as well, the one between those two was just okay. I think overall the fighting in the game is probably the best & most polished part about it. Attack with one button, web attack with another, dodge with another. It takes getting used to but once you get used to it oh man can you flow like a beast. Getting combos upwards of 80 or higher, in a fight against waves of enemies can be some of the most fun you'll ever have in this game. They really need to make an endless mode where you just fight enemies in an arena or something like that, cause whenever it ended I was always in the mood for more.

    Overall, the game is good but it's not done what previous games haven't done before. It's just much more polished in it's execution of what they've done before. Using background object to attack enemies, Amazing Spider-man did it. Level up system? Amazing Spider-man did it. Open world collectables & web swinging? Every game after 2 did it. The main difference tho is that Insomniac perfected what previous games did, and that's what makes this one the best Spider-man game ever made.
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  22. Sep 21, 2018
    7
    What could be an amazing game is brought down by a weak story and forcing you to go stealth with miles and mj. You could tell that insomniac put a lot of love into this game but at the same time you can also tell that they were doing whatever they could to make the game as long as possible. The mechanics of Spiderman are flawless. They nailed the fluidity of swinging throughout the cityWhat could be an amazing game is brought down by a weak story and forcing you to go stealth with miles and mj. You could tell that insomniac put a lot of love into this game but at the same time you can also tell that they were doing whatever they could to make the game as long as possible. The mechanics of Spiderman are flawless. They nailed the fluidity of swinging throughout the city and the combat. It's basically how I felt about my first time playing arkham. I felt like I was actually Spiderman. For me where the game starts to fall apart is he story and the side missions. Anytime a story mission goes into either a lab scene or an mj/ miles scene the game loses its step. There were far to many campaign missions that just felt like filler. I think now that they have the core mechanics down the sequel will be something truly great but for now this game just falls short on reinventing the arkham style. Expand
  23. Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Simplesmente n tem o qui dizer melhor jogo de super herói e do homem aranha que já joguei na vida sou fã do herói, só n gostei do fato dele n morrer na queda e em impactos Mr forte na parede, mais fora isso é incrível
  24. Sep 21, 2018
    10
    woww!!! its my first spiderman game but it was awesome!!!!! great fight skills and a good story!!! really good work
  25. Sep 21, 2018
    3
    Repetitive, boring and 30 fps only. It's like every other Spiderman game out there. Nothing new.
  26. Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Marvel's Spider Man nailed everything.
    from the story-telling, to the mechanics and the gameplay.
    Just great!
  27. Sep 20, 2018
    9
    Earlier this year, I said played God of War and said it's the best hack and slash game I've played in my life. Now, I can say I've played spiderman, and it's the best superhero game I've played in my life...( i'm not a batman fan, superman ftw). One word to describe the game? FUN. The traversal in this game is an easy 10/10, never got bored of it even around 30 hours when I officiallyEarlier this year, I said played God of War and said it's the best hack and slash game I've played in my life. Now, I can say I've played spiderman, and it's the best superhero game I've played in my life...( i'm not a batman fan, superman ftw). One word to describe the game? FUN. The traversal in this game is an easy 10/10, never got bored of it even around 30 hours when I officially beat the campaign. The story itself is actually pretty good, a little superhero trope, but it's the characters (friend or foe) that takes up the story 5x. The combat itself revolves around a dodge mechanic and a beat em up, and it is fluid and fun. Although it isn't really challenging/ and can get stale, i enjoyed it. The side missions are very ubisoft-esque but with a spiderman twist to it, and I actually enjoyed most of it because of spiderman's mechanics. There is a lot of side content and collectibles, and Insomniac games did a good job adding unique "side activities" that requires different play styles (research stations, challenges, crimes, etc). And although every side activity in this game are all initially fun, I can see some getting bored of it quick. Even If you don't do any side activities, this game is still a buy just for the campaign, trust me.. memorable characters, interesting story and a lot and alot of action. The only true full con I can think of this game is the lame skill tree, with unlocks from one section directly contradicting an unlock in another move.. an example would be you can unlock an ability that can yank a shield away, but there's also an ability that you can knock shielded enemies down.. To end, an amazing superhero game that is just fun all around. Expand
  28. Sep 20, 2018
    9
    It's not often in open world games I'll attempt to get all collectables for the platinum trophy but this is one that I'm enjoying. I've only use the fast travel once as the method of travelling normally is too appealing. I score this a 9/10 as the only problem I've found is the combat can sometimes be very repetitive but is slightly redeemed as it's still a challenge later into the game.It's not often in open world games I'll attempt to get all collectables for the platinum trophy but this is one that I'm enjoying. I've only use the fast travel once as the method of travelling normally is too appealing. I score this a 9/10 as the only problem I've found is the combat can sometimes be very repetitive but is slightly redeemed as it's still a challenge later into the game. It's a tough act to follow as we lead up to the silly season of gaming. Expand
  29. Sep 20, 2018
    10
    I love superhero games,i've played a bunch ,ps4 spider-man remember me about the classic ultimate spider-man in the many side-quest ,with a great main quest ,and there's no uncle Ben shot over and over again,,a incredible web swing ,vivid open world with minor flaws ,and a bunch of fan-service.
  30. Sep 20, 2018
    8
    ok so marvels spiderman the first spiderman that did it right or so they say well yes mostly and no let me explain: insomniac did a great job with this game the attention to detail and the amount of easter eggs and references and cameos can make every marvel geek scream out of excitement but its their first one so there are some things they did kinda bad so ill make this review short andok so marvels spiderman the first spiderman that did it right or so they say well yes mostly and no let me explain: insomniac did a great job with this game the attention to detail and the amount of easter eggs and references and cameos can make every marvel geek scream out of excitement but its their first one so there are some things they did kinda bad so ill make this review short and simple no rent review lets start with the negatives

    cons-

    -firstly there are a lot of bugs like a lot and i mean that even after the day one patch there were bugs that sometimes broke my missions

    -the introducing of the new suit sucks and even at the end game when you get another even more powerful suit they introduce it really badly

    -another introducing problem they had is the gadget introducing it felt like he makes high tech gadgets out of thin air no lab to work on them no nothing

    - there are to much collectibles and collectible missions that actually made me sick like there are useless ones like collect 12 pigeons for some guy like wtf really ? im here to save you from a negative powered chinese guy and you send me to collect your pigeons

    -most of the bosses from the side missions suck which brings me to the previous con even awesome mini bosses like taskmaster ask you to complete like 12 or something challenges before you can fight them which is really cancerous if you ask me and the black cat stakeouts where you just find her base and she gives you a suit and if you wanna fight her buy the dlc because f you gimme money

    -the stealth parts with marry jane and miles are really cancerous like really why do i need to do it like 4 5 times there was like just one where you can do a silent take down with a shocker the other ones just suck

    -marry janes character especially in the first saga (there are 2 sagas in the game) is really feminist and annoying (which is not like her) like for example peter saves her from a base full with guards she gets mad and tries to prove that shes a strong woman and bull sh like that but then in the second saga peter saves her from another stealth mission she thanks him and tells him what she gathered and then motivates him to win against the bad guys (like the normal marry jane should)

    -another con and its my personal one is where the hell is everyone like im not even talking about black panther or dr strange or even the avengers (which have their establishments in the game) im talking underdogs like dare devil and luke cage why is there no cameo in the game even the slightest one that part really annoyed me

    pros

    - again the attention to detail in this game is crazy insomniac really went crazy one that part

    - you can unsub from jjj podcast and not listen to his complains

    - i said it already but again the amount of references and cameos and easter eggs just wow

    -i really liked the fact that they went with an older more experienced spiderman and didnt go all uncle ben trauma thingy

    -miles is awesome and the after ending scene was awesome plus they fixed marry janes character from an annoying feminist to a loved and cared character that supports you

    -the combat in this game does copy batman arkham series but they did change it up a bit for example if two people attack you at once you cant double counter attack like batman the whole point of the combat in this game is being agile and everywhere like spiderman

    - the parkur and the feeling of traversing threw the city is just wow you really feel like this is the perfect spiderman experience

    - another pro in my opinion is the fact that they didnt use the stereotypical villains like goblin venom and carnage they actually used the other ones that get less attention

    all in all this game is just a blast to play and i personally finished it 100% so my final score to this game is a 810 go buy it its the only spiderman game that did it right since web of shadows i think XD
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  31. Sep 20, 2018
    10
    This game was everything I ever wanted from a Spiderman title. The story about Peter is so relatable I cried towards the ending
  32. Sep 20, 2018
    9
    Hoy tuve la oportunidad de terminar el juego y puedo decir que es uno de los mejores que e jugado en mucho tiempo. No importa si conoces las historias de Spider-man o no, esta es una unica en la cual puedes hacer de todo y usar varios personajes de los comics. No es perfecto pero llena ese vacio que habia por un buen juego de Spider-man. Se deben de comprar este juego inmediatamente si noHoy tuve la oportunidad de terminar el juego y puedo decir que es uno de los mejores que e jugado en mucho tiempo. No importa si conoces las historias de Spider-man o no, esta es una unica en la cual puedes hacer de todo y usar varios personajes de los comics. No es perfecto pero llena ese vacio que habia por un buen juego de Spider-man. Se deben de comprar este juego inmediatamente si no lo tienen, es toda una gema. Expand
  33. Sep 19, 2018
    7
    game overrated is not 910 game lol .Plot and the graphics are not bad But all other elements do not carry anything additional missions are boring grinding
  34. Sep 19, 2018
    10
    this game is a one of best games in world in the history .o i'm so happy for playing this game in play station 4 pro and thank you for insonamic games and sony for amzing game
  35. Sep 19, 2018
    9
    After completing the game and getting a platinum trophy, i realized how much this game is very outstanding and has such a lot to offer and it has so many great sides but some down sides and here is why: First of all i would like to start with the graphics, they look amazing and the game really puts you in the spiderman super hero outfits and convinces you that you really are in peterAfter completing the game and getting a platinum trophy, i realized how much this game is very outstanding and has such a lot to offer and it has so many great sides but some down sides and here is why: First of all i would like to start with the graphics, they look amazing and the game really puts you in the spiderman super hero outfits and convinces you that you really are in peter parkers shoes ! In cinematics, cut scenes and gameplay but above all that manhattan looks almost like in real life ! and even sounds like it with the traffic, the people, and even onsomniac put the actual voice of the subway that say's "stand clear of the closing doors please", overall the city feels like im actually going outside of my apartment dressed as spiderman (but the city could get better though it still need 200 more things to be accurate but its still fine and im hoping in the sequal it would be a copy paste of the actual city !!!) And damn i have to mention that insomniac also put interiors into the buildings giving each building a dynamic feel to it ! and the cinematics and cut scenes are jaw dropping not just from the looks but also from the acting ! you should bring popcorn when youre playing this game !!! i had moments that i asked myself if this is a video game of a movie ? But anyhow its perfect ! but besides the amazing looks i just talked about the gameplay and controls are amazing as well, i was hoping to really screw it up with the web slinging around the city and not go well with the combat just like previous spiderman titles but this spiderman takes the glory ! the web slinging is smart and fun and feels very dynamic and amazing ! the combat you need to get used to (and no this is not a arkham style rip off infact the arkham series took the combat from the old ps2 spiderman games) but once you get used to it its great and fun and especially fun when you use youre gadgets ! the gadgets and progression system feels rewarding and fun with loads of cool suits to unlock the gadgets that feel like they came from ratchet and clank ! the soundtrack is beautiful especially when web slinging ! and even in cutscenes the soundtrack overall is great from the guns and vehicles to the music itself and not to mention that even peter parker has 2 recorded voices of the same line incase youre in stressful moments or youre just chiling around the city which gives the game an even more dynamic feeling to it ! But with all that there is also a ton amount of content and effort into the game with loads of challenges and collectibles and places to liberate again ! And not to mention how the story feels and progresses amazingly ! you start as just one simple manhattan spiderman and suddenly the whole city is corrupted and you save it once again ! im not going to talk much about the story because of spoilers but the game tells it in a very good and dramatic way and you really feel the characters emotions and it could make you cry in the end ! but i was most excited that they had put an open ending ! so prepare for a sequal ! But with all that good, some parts of the game felt a bit mehhh, like when completing a mission you now have to get all the backpacks back or liberate enemy strongholds its like some main parts of the game are actually guides for side missions and not that interesting the sides quests though only one of them was great when you had to defeat a main super villain but the others felt lame some parts of the missions when you play as other characters are all stealth based with not much else to do but and i wish that there was more effort into the main quests and side missions with more lore of spiderman end investigating the whole game and lore of the avengers that would make something nice. But instead of that they let you catch birds in one side quest lol please insomniac dont make the sequal feel like a chore ! .Overall i think this is an outstanding game its a solid 9/10 for me and could easily reach a ten if some main quests weren't so boring and felt like a chore im really hoping for the dlc and ng+ plus and more updates to come this game is a must have for ps4 owners ! my friends gave their xboxes away after the release of uncharted 4 and they dont regret a second of it ! so buy the digital deluxe if you want i really do recommend getting that i pre orderd it and im just happy that im getting future content and i love how the game makes you feel like spiderman ! it really does ! so to end this review GO OUT NOW AND BUY IT OR BUY IT DIGITALLY LIKE I DID ! Expand
  36. Sep 19, 2018
    10
    Best game i have played in years, i cant even think properly this game is so good that looks like a Movie . Just amazing.
  37. Sep 19, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is currently my game of the year. I struggled a bit at the beginning because I was trying to play it like Arkham, but once I learned to utilize all of my gadgets and focus on the brutes and gun men first, I feel badass taking out 30+ enemies only taking a couple hits. The story is pretty good. It focuses on Mister Negative and his rise to power at first, and then you get the entire Sinister Six in the closing act of the game. Over all a really good game.

    Edit: down from 9/10 to 6/10 because while in the main game you could almost always go in direct or stealth, I always did direct. Now i am doing side missions that require stealth and it is absolute bull. The punch and stealth kill are on the same button, and the game seems to randomly pick which it is going to do. You can kill enemies if you are on a wall and the enemy is close to the edge, but spider-man keeps jumping up on the ledge when I am nowhere close to it and gets me killed. Enemies keep seeing me through walls as well. Great game that was killed with **** stealth mechanics.
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  38. Sep 19, 2018
    10
    Marvel's Spider-Man é sem dúvidas o melhor jogo do Spider-Man já criado!
    O desenvolvimento da história, dos personagens e do mundo no decorrer do gameplay são brilhantes. Missões secundárias são adicionadas conforme o avanço da história e junto a elas vem trages, dispositivos e muitas referencias do universo Marvel.
    A jogabilidade é fluída, com diversos movimentos, dentro e fora de
    Marvel's Spider-Man é sem dúvidas o melhor jogo do Spider-Man já criado!
    O desenvolvimento da história, dos personagens e do mundo no decorrer do gameplay são brilhantes. Missões secundárias são adicionadas conforme o avanço da história e junto a elas vem trages, dispositivos e muitas referencias do universo Marvel.
    A jogabilidade é fluída, com diversos movimentos, dentro e fora de combate.

    Existe sim alguns erros de colisão de NPCs e veículos pelo cenário, mas nada que atrapalhe o gameplay.
    Definitivamente é um jogo 9,6/10, mas o Metacrit não permite notas assim, me levando a arredondar para 10, seguindo o exemplo da Física, Matemática e Química, onde um número maior que 0,5 deve ser arredondado para próxima casa cheia.
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  39. Sep 19, 2018
    10
    By far, the best video game I've played this year. The amount of detail that was put into this game, along with the great story and game mechanics make you truly feel like you are Spider-Man.
  40. Sep 19, 2018
    10
    This was an amazing game. The web swinging was great, the combat was awesome, the world of New York in the game is amazing, and the finally the Story was investing and one of the best Spider-Man stories to date. There is no downgrade like all the people that haven't played are saying from just two screenshots. Sorry for saying this but it makes you FEEL like Spider-Man. The only realThis was an amazing game. The web swinging was great, the combat was awesome, the world of New York in the game is amazing, and the finally the Story was investing and one of the best Spider-Man stories to date. There is no downgrade like all the people that haven't played are saying from just two screenshots. Sorry for saying this but it makes you FEEL like Spider-Man. The only real problem is a little bit of repetition in some side quests. Don't listen to those other reviews saying it's a 0/10 or like a 2/10 because it is way better than that. So I would give the game a 10/10 Expand
  41. Sep 19, 2018
    9
    This game has done for spider-man what the Arkham Games did for Batman. A really promessing future awaits this franchise.
  42. Sep 19, 2018
    9
    No other game I have played has done a better job of immersing me in the experience of being a superhero.

    While there are certainly areas of the game that could be improved, it does almost everything quite well. It is a very well rounded experience with fun immersive combat, a great story, and top notch visual and sound design. The gameplay is mostly excellent; movement through the
    No other game I have played has done a better job of immersing me in the experience of being a superhero.

    While there are certainly areas of the game that could be improved, it does almost everything quite well. It is a very well rounded experience with fun immersive combat, a great story, and top notch visual and sound design.

    The gameplay is mostly excellent; movement through the city is fast, fun and feels natural. Spider-man responds and interacts with the environment in a fairly believable way running and jumping off of walls is fluid and responsive. The downside of traversal is that there are some areas that Spider-man gets stuck or can’t climb around corners on walls and it feels unnatural and jarring. Combat is very fun and fast paced, there are lots of ways to interact with enemies and make use the environment. The downside is that combat doesn’t really evolve as much as in other action adventure games. While you do unlock new abilities very few of them offer major changes to how you fight. There are a reasonable number of enemy types and the level of challenge is rewarding but combat does get repetitive. The boss battles are all pretty good but few stand out as exceptional. The puzzle sections of the game are fun at first but they do get repetitive by the end. Some stealth sections are a bit of chore. The menus are good and easy to navigate; my only complaint about the menu is that the text is too small in some areas. Overall there is nothing terribly bad about the gameplay it is consistently solid but there are some weak areas that it could be improved.

    The story is one of the best in a superhero game. I would say that it is a better story than the movies offer. The plot unfolds at a good pace and there are new elements introduced regularly to keep things interesting. It is well balanced with a mix of drama, action and humor, all complimenting each other and rarely feeling forced. It does a good job of filling in background information about the plot through phone conversations and Jameson’s radio show. These take place while traversing the city and are never really intrusive. There are a few moments in the story that are poorly explained and while there are some good twists few of them were amazing or deep. I was rarely surprised but most of the big moments were still satisfying. The conclusion didn’t disappoint and still a lot of ideas open to be explored in sequels.

    There have been countless games set in cities and many set in New York but this is one of the best versions of the city I have seen. It totally captures the feeling of being Spider-man. Many iconic New York landmarks are present but there are also many fictional buildings as well. While most of the game is set outside there are some really great interior locations. Most of the locations are crafted with care and attention to detail. Every section of the city has good number of activities and story events to experience. My only complaint about the world is that there is a lot of repetition, many hideouts all look the same. Interactivity is good but environments in other games offer more destructibility and interaction.

    There is a large cast of characters and nearly all of them are well written and developed. Peter goes through a great arc and feels authentic. I liked this version of the character better than any of the movie versions. MJ also has a good story and feels like a real person with her own motives. The villains are a bit of a mixed bag, some of them are pretty flat with minimal development. I found the back stories of the villains could have been more fleshed out but each of them has their own motives and none are as simple as doing evil for evil’s sake. The side characters are fleshed out well enough to make them believable. Every character adds something to the story.

    The game looks almost as good as a movie, the characters, environments, colors, lighting and designs all seem authentic to the Spider-man universe. Like most open world games, there is a bit too much visual repetition and there are some areas of the game that look a bit generic but it does far better than most and almost nothing in the game looks bad.

    Great voice acting, great sound effects and a sound track that feels true to the Spider-man experience. My one complaint about the sound is the music is a bit generic, there aren’t many memorable tracks or moments were the music is moving. With that said the music never gets in the way either, it always seemed to compliment what was happening.

    This is definitely one the longest Spider-man games and it offers a good blend of main story and side content. The story is around 15 hours with the side content offering another 10+ hours. A lot of the side content is repetitive but there is quite often some small story aspect attached to it. Phone conversations with side characters make generic quests a bit more interesting.

    I give it 85%
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  43. Sep 19, 2018
    8
    An unrivalled game
    Unbeatable in superhero genre
    topnotch graphics
    combat mechanics of the highest quality
    web swinging is the best part
    splendid, superb...I don't even have words

    overall a marvellous MARVEL game
  44. Sep 19, 2018
    10
    Insomniac made a captivating game with amazing game play that i just could put down my controller. the web swinging was awesome and felt so fun
  45. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Amazing gameplay. amazing characters. amazing city. amazing spiderman! playing this reminded me why spiderman 2 on ps2 was great. everything felt so refined. i cant wait to start the new game plus!
  46. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    So.. two days before this released I read the initial reviews and got spooked because they mentioned repetitive missions and about the citizens in the city not being as in depth. So I tried to cancel my pre-order. It was too late and the game was already too far in the process of shipping. When it arrived I contemplated not opening it and sending it back. I finally gave in later that daySo.. two days before this released I read the initial reviews and got spooked because they mentioned repetitive missions and about the citizens in the city not being as in depth. So I tried to cancel my pre-order. It was too late and the game was already too far in the process of shipping. When it arrived I contemplated not opening it and sending it back. I finally gave in later that day and cracked the cellophane and popped the disc in. All I can say is thank god I was not able to cancel. This is an amazing game. I just finally finished the story tonight and all I can say is wow! I felt like I just sat thru a great movie with great characters. The first 20 min are a slow burn, but once it picks up, you are hooked. I definitely did not tire of the action or feel it got too repetitive. In fact I loved it all but the MJ missions. Def 9.5. Great graphics.. excellent graphics, amazing animation and story, excellent balanced action. It’s a must play and I can’t wait till the next one. Kudos to Insomniac. If you haven’t played this, you are truly missing out. I don’t finish many games as I lose interest midway thru but this game had me hooked to the very end. Expand
  47. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    SO GOOD! I’ve been a Spider-Man fan since childhood and the developers here have taken such care to make an exceptional game that clearly reflects their own Spider-Man fandom. Graphics: stunning. Script and voice acting: excellent. Plot/story: engaging, heart wrenching, and a perfect mix of surprises and maintaining expectations with the characters. Gameplay: highly polished, combat isSO GOOD! I’ve been a Spider-Man fan since childhood and the developers here have taken such care to make an exceptional game that clearly reflects their own Spider-Man fandom. Graphics: stunning. Script and voice acting: excellent. Plot/story: engaging, heart wrenching, and a perfect mix of surprises and maintaining expectations with the characters. Gameplay: highly polished, combat is fluid and intuitive with sufficient challenge to keep it interesting, animations that are almost perfectly seemless, and traversal is spot on - I never once even wanted to use fast travel. The music was also movie-quality and was really tightly integrated with gameplay to make it really immersive. Expand
  48. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The swinging alone is absolute joy then add a very dynamic combat to it. Some people compare to arkham series but it was actually spiderman 2 already have that spidersense and beating enemies in large crowd. It also make more sense that spiderman has a dodge ability because of his spidersense. There are many things to do in the world and collectibles to collect which give you tokens forThe swinging alone is absolute joy then add a very dynamic combat to it. Some people compare to arkham series but it was actually spiderman 2 already have that spidersense and beating enemies in large crowd. It also make more sense that spiderman has a dodge ability because of his spidersense. There are many things to do in the world and collectibles to collect which give you tokens for crafting suits or gadgets so it somewhat feels rewarding. Story is really good it's actually better than any of the spiderman movies in terms of narrative. One of the best games of the year 10/10 Expand
  49. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Amazing game for an amazing superhero. You can tell they put a lot of love into this game with all the little details they put into it and the great story they told. Combine that with great gameplay and you have this game. The minor bugs put just a tiny scratch on this otherwise perfect game.
  50. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    If only this were a movie, then it would still be "amazing!" Marvel's Spider-Man from Insomniac is (for me) the best Spider-Man game I have ever played.
    This game of course gets a 10/10! An A+ Game!
  51. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    I'm enjoying Spider-man like when I was a kid. I recommend it.
    Thanks to Insomniac Games for making amazing games.
  52. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Best Spider-Man game I have ever played hands down. Very emotional ending. Cannot wait for next sequel. Must buy for spidey fans
  53. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    One of the best comic book games ever made. Insomniac did an amazing job by bringing a beautiful Spider-Man game to fans. Gameplay, story and graphics are fantastic.
  54. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    What an amazing game and start to a universe of games similar to how Iron-Man started the MCU!! This could easily be the start of the MGU (Marvel Gaming Universe). Anyway, from story to inclusion of characters, both good and bad, to traversal within the game, not only is nostalgia a heavy part of the experience, but the joy and relaxation from playing and the re-playability after beatingWhat an amazing game and start to a universe of games similar to how Iron-Man started the MCU!! This could easily be the start of the MGU (Marvel Gaming Universe). Anyway, from story to inclusion of characters, both good and bad, to traversal within the game, not only is nostalgia a heavy part of the experience, but the joy and relaxation from playing and the re-playability after beating the game, is the true testament for this game! I gave it a 9/10 because although amazing, spectacular and ultimately the best Marvel game and 2018's game to date, but the 1 point is deducted from limited finisher animations and fighting animations. I don't mind the repetitive crimes because those types of crimes continue to happen every day in real life. The other reason for the point reduction is for the challenge tokens that's forced to be obtained in order to craft either additional suits or gadgets. Being able to score a "spectacular" in those challenges should be enough for the tokens. But I nitpick, the inclusion of the leader of these challenges and a few other side missions were a surprising and warm welcome! Thank you Marvel and Insomniac!! Expand
  55. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    o Jogo traz uma gameplay nova e interessante sem falar na historia muito emocionante e missões que não são nem um pouco cansativas o jogo entrega o que promete e muito mais com vilões bem representados e bem fiel ao personagem NOTA 100000!!!! .
  56. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    As a Batman fanboy, this game made me love Spider-Man again. The gameplay is fun as hell, and the story is the BEST Spider-Man story with Spider-Man 2. I have never fell in love so much with a game in a long time. 10/10
  57. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Épico absoluto! Cuando comencé a jugar este juego, tuve que acostumbrarme a los movimientos y controles que están por todos lados. A medida que el juego avanzaba, se volvió más y más espectacular. La profundidad de la trama, la jugabilidad brillante, los controles / gráficos sublimes y las misiones secundarias significativas hacen de este el nuevo God of War de Insomniac.
  58. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Honestly this is one of if not the best Spider-Man games ever made. I’m not saying it is flawless as nothing is but it is very close to it. I would personally also say it is better than the Dark Knight games and the classic Spider-Man 2 game but that is just my personal opinion. This is a definite must play for any PlayStation users and for XBOX users I would recommend watchingHonestly this is one of if not the best Spider-Man games ever made. I’m not saying it is flawless as nothing is but it is very close to it. I would personally also say it is better than the Dark Knight games and the classic Spider-Man 2 game but that is just my personal opinion. This is a definite must play for any PlayStation users and for XBOX users I would recommend watching walkthroughs or getting a PlayStation 4 console as this is an amazing game and a must play for all superhero fans. Expand
  59. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This is not only the best Spider-Man game, but it is the definitive portrayal of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Insomniac distilled all the best parts of Spider-Man's history into one package, and added a bit of their own flavor (which only improved it). After so many disappointments in recent memory, between the movies and the games, it was so satisfying to see my favorite superheroThis is not only the best Spider-Man game, but it is the definitive portrayal of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Insomniac distilled all the best parts of Spider-Man's history into one package, and added a bit of their own flavor (which only improved it). After so many disappointments in recent memory, between the movies and the games, it was so satisfying to see my favorite superhero done right. Please Insomniac, make another one. Expand
  60. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    I am so glad that a Insomniac still knows how to make games (no offense to younger gamers) but this is by far the best game out in 2018. It's a beautiful game all around. The story is amazing, all characters are intriguing and game play is amazing. This game is a must for everyone who love games. The only con i really have is that it feels like Akrham but in a spider-man point of view.
  61. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Loved the game. The story is well written. The change in some of the iconic Spider-Man characters lore is well done, in a way that you can understand them and their motivations remain true to the originals.

    The gameplay is awesome. The combat is fluid and varied, and the skill tree isn't too much complicated. The web slingin and swinging feels really natural after just a few minutes of
    Loved the game. The story is well written. The change in some of the iconic Spider-Man characters lore is well done, in a way that you can understand them and their motivations remain true to the originals.

    The gameplay is awesome. The combat is fluid and varied, and the skill tree isn't too much complicated. The web slingin and swinging feels really natural after just a few minutes of playing. And the overall look of the game is really good.

    Contrary to what some people say, I've never found a game breaking bug, nor a issue within the game. I only found 1 bug that made me reload a checkpoint in a mission, and since the checkpoint system is so well done it wasn't even an issue.

    The map is greatly done and all side activities have a purpose towards the progress of Spidey in the game, either by crafting or unlocking skills or new gadgets. No side activity gives the feel that the Assassin's Creed ones do.

    The only thing that they could have improved are the secondary characters gameplay sessions. They had good lore and added something to the story, but the gameplay itself wasn't special and could have been more interesting.

    Must buy for all PS4 owners. You won't regret it.
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  62. Sep 18, 2018
    0
    Marvel's Spider-Man es un juego que NO INNOVA nada respecto a las anteriores entregas del superheroe. Si has jugado por ejemplo a los ultimos Batman ya sabes lo que te espera en este juego. El juego es super facil inluso en dificultades altas, una verguenza. El juego esta lleno de bugs, las personas no reaccionan bien por ejemplo cuando les lanzas un objeto y pueden acabar en lo alto de unMarvel's Spider-Man es un juego que NO INNOVA nada respecto a las anteriores entregas del superheroe. Si has jugado por ejemplo a los ultimos Batman ya sabes lo que te espera en este juego. El juego es super facil inluso en dificultades altas, una verguenza. El juego esta lleno de bugs, las personas no reaccionan bien por ejemplo cuando les lanzas un objeto y pueden acabar en lo alto de un edificio. Los cristales de los edificios no reflejan lo que deberian, en ellos veras lugares que nada tienen que ver con lo que se deberia ver por la reflexion de la luz. Los tiempos de carga son extremadamente largos. En fin no lo recomiendo para nada. Expand
  63. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Marvel's Spider-Man is a well written, greatly designed Open World game that has little flaws in its package.

    The web swinging mechanic they created for this game is amazing and roaming this outstandingly interesting looking and feeling New York City is a blast and never gets old. The gameplay and combat aside from traversal is as satisfying if not more than the Arkham Games and
    Marvel's Spider-Man is a well written, greatly designed Open World game that has little flaws in its package.

    The web swinging mechanic they created for this game is amazing and roaming this outstandingly interesting looking and feeling New York City is a blast and never gets old.

    The gameplay and combat aside from traversal is as satisfying if not more than the Arkham Games and gives you a feeling of freedom that was unpresidented before this game came out.

    The story is very compelling and immerses you like a Marvel Netflix show and continiously makes you crave to find out what's next.

    The only gripe I had were the side activities such as Stealth Challenges and Bases that were a little too difficult for me to handle, even on the Friendly difficulty, but it's easily forgiven when you back out of that mission and get back to web swinging.

    Final verdict: 9/10
    Best Superhero game ever made and best Spider-Man game ever made.
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  64. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game caused me to create a metacritic, just so I could talk about how great it is. Let me start out by saying: all other games and movies now seem to be mere imitations. In this game, it feels like you are really, truly playing as the one and only Spider-Man. I desperately want more. It's an experience, where after I was done, it was still fun to swing around, solve crimes and beat challenges. Minor spoilers follow.

    Story: I liked the story in Web of Shadows - they really rode the dark undertones well. But it doesn't cut close to the emotional, humorous and gripping story of Marvel's Spider-Man. With a cast of interesting and well-written characters supporting it, no moment is ever boring. I was very impressed with the heavy investment in "the feels" and I can only say to Insomniac: it is great and you can take it even further. I'm ready for the upcoming new game plus, so I can enjoy it all over again.

    Combat: hit the nail! It remains challenging and fun throughout the entire game. While clearly inspired by, they've abandonded the counter-mechanics of the Arkham Series's combat, in favor of rapid movement and dodging. You have a plethora of options to choose from, where as the decision on your best move has to be made in the span of half a second, thus making Spidey bounce around and doing the coolest stunts in a most spectaclar fashion. It feels and looks both smooth and powerful.

    Super battles: there are several villains in this game, one of the earlier ones being Shocker. The chase sequence with him, is probably the only chase in any game, I've ever really enjoyed. It was really fantastic, and it leaves a lot of room for choice of traversal. And then they made the interesting choice of pairing the super villains up late game, which worked insanely well. I wish they'd have moved away from the tradition of endlessly repeated patterns, but having two baddies at the same time, sure upped the game tremendously.

    Traversal: swinging is the best ever, no doubt. They've created a system, where nothing stops you - you can just keep going. It's something that you really have to practice to be good at, but when you do... Wow!

    Side activities:
    All fun! I only wished they'd maybe include more side quests related to smaller villains, like they did with Tombstone. Hammer Head, Hydroman, Jack O Lantern, Hitman, Silvermane... The Rose, maybe. That would've been really fun, but of course only if they made them interesting characters too, not just for the sake of including them.

    Now I cna only wait for the DLC and hopefully in the future: the next game :D Huge success and congratulations on making the most perfect Spider-Man experience ever, Insomniac.
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  65. Sep 18, 2018
    8
    The Good:
    - Excellent combat
    - A wonderfully detailed city to explore
    - A fantastic third act
    - Moving around the city is fun
    - The characterisation of Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Norman Osborn and Aunt May

    The Bad:
    - The 2nd act really drags
    - The pacing of the story is all over the place
    - MJ is hugely unlikeable
    - The side missions range from dull to ok
  66. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    It’s a gorgeous game. The combat is exciting and the story is engaging. There are multiple reasons to buy this game and spend hours playing. Web-slinging for the most part is smooth with the exception of a few stutters every now and then. The story deviates from the comics for the most part which I’m extremely happy with but there really are no surprises.
    Two topics I think the game could
    It’s a gorgeous game. The combat is exciting and the story is engaging. There are multiple reasons to buy this game and spend hours playing. Web-slinging for the most part is smooth with the exception of a few stutters every now and then. The story deviates from the comics for the most part which I’m extremely happy with but there really are no surprises.
    Two topics I think the game could have improved on is meaningful story engaged side missions. There are a couple but I think they could have added a ton of characters from the comics but I guess they need to save something for the next one. I would have liked to see some missions that require choice and consequences.
    The next is boss fights. This beats Arkham knight since there actually are boss fights but they could have been a little more difficult and last a little longer. I won’t spoil anything but they could of had more.
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  67. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    It definitely a must-buy game for spider fans, as you can swing between buildings feel like a real spider man and the system is impressive. I really enjoyed this game during last whole week
  68. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Absolute epic! When I started playing this game, I had to get used to swinging and controls which are all over the place. As the game progressed, it just got more and more spectacular. Depth of the storyline, brilliant gameplay, sublime controls/graphics and meaningful side missions makes this the new God of War by Insomniac. Especially the photo finish that Spidey gives at the end ofAbsolute epic! When I started playing this game, I had to get used to swinging and controls which are all over the place. As the game progressed, it just got more and more spectacular. Depth of the storyline, brilliant gameplay, sublime controls/graphics and meaningful side missions makes this the new God of War by Insomniac. Especially the photo finish that Spidey gives at the end of every fight is stuff of legends. This PS4 exclusive raises bar to new heights and I wouldn't imagine any game giving so much meaning to true freedom and exploring the contour of NYC in such granular details than this pick in the near future. Expand
  69. Sep 17, 2018
    9
    Lets get one thing straight. No game is perfect and Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 is no exception. I give a 9 because it has high replayability and extremely addictive. The graphics are beautiful. Don't let Xbots convince you otherwise.
    I see mixed reviews comparing the combat to Arkham and thinks it's worse. First things first, the combat is not cloned from Arkham (I know shocking). If this is
    Lets get one thing straight. No game is perfect and Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 is no exception. I give a 9 because it has high replayability and extremely addictive. The graphics are beautiful. Don't let Xbots convince you otherwise.
    I see mixed reviews comparing the combat to Arkham and thinks it's worse. First things first, the combat is not cloned from Arkham (I know shocking). If this is what you think, there's a 50/50 chance that you are playing it wrong. It's a direct clone from Spider-Man 2, only it has been improved. The spider sense dodging mechanic has always existed before Arkham.

    Why won't I give it a perfect score? There are many bosses. what it lacks are the boss fights. Four of the bosses, you fight two at the same time and it ended too quickly. You'll find the climax of the story is very close to the conclusion. Fortunately, the side missions distracts you from this flaw.
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  70. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Perfect mix of everything that is good about Spider-man. His struggle with duality, his relationships, his resilience. Throw in a great combat system that makes Arkham combat obsolete, a great traversal, satisfying boss battles, and massive set pieces, and this game's the best superhero game to date.
  71. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Pros: Gorgeous game especially on the pro. Draw distance is impressive. City actually feels alive. Combat is fluid and very polished. Costumes are very well done each with unique and very awesome powers. Voice talent and voice overs are very good. Story itself is solid. Boss fights aren't amazing but they get the job done to keep you interested. Traversal is the best part of the game.Pros: Gorgeous game especially on the pro. Draw distance is impressive. City actually feels alive. Combat is fluid and very polished. Costumes are very well done each with unique and very awesome powers. Voice talent and voice overs are very good. Story itself is solid. Boss fights aren't amazing but they get the job done to keep you interested. Traversal is the best part of the game.
    Cons: A lot of pop-in from down below, mostly cars and people, its not horrible but it is bothersome. Some side missions are pretty recycled.
    All in all tho very good game.
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  72. Sep 17, 2018
    2
    This is a very bugged games. There are some many bugs that appears that really takes off the fun of it. This has more bugs than Mass Effect Andromeda at launch. It is a fast game two, less than 10 hours. The Downgrade was terrible, It showed on thing at trailer but it completely different in the ended.
  73. Sep 17, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I always expected Spider Man to be really good, but I didn't expect it to become the best Spider Man game ever, the best Superhero game since the Batman Arkham games.
    A beautiful open world, thrilling combat, and adrenaline-inducing web-slinging. Everything you'd want, Spider Man has it. Unfortunately, the side activities do tend to become somewhat repetitive, but are still worth pursuing to upgrade the spider suit and gadgets.
    However, the best surprise for me was the story. This game manages to create a likable and believable iteration of both Spider Man and Peter Parker, in addition to an ensemble of complex supporting characters and villains, each connected by equally complex relationships. Whether it be the love story between Peter and Mary Jane, the violent war between Otto Octavious and Norman Osbourne, or the fall from grace of Martin Li, all the characters feel like genuine individuals with morals and desires. The story also feature absolutely breathe-taking set pieces, epic boss battles, and unpredictable surprises, none of which I want to spoil.
    Spider-Man is a game that doesn't introduce anything ground-breaking, but it didn't need to. In the end. It's a game made by fans for the fans, both casual and hardcore. Definitely recommend it.
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  74. Sep 17, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE ENDING AHEAD!

    I was originally gonna write a long and boring review about the game but I thought might as well just write a few of my points here. I was a Spider-Man fan since I was a kid playing the PSX title and watching the animated series on TV back when it still aired, my point being I love everything Spider-Man.

    When Insomniac announced they were developing the game I was thrilled, and now that I got to play it, I think Insomniac has done a lot of great work. Such as:

    Great graphics despite the ps4 being relatively weak

    Combat is super fluid and fun, the swinging is top notch too

    RPG elements and simple skill trees

    Suits that were never before seen in other SM games

    Good writing in Act 1 and 2, the beggining of the game is fun and doesn’t include uncle Ben

    Good camera mode, I never really use it but when I tried it was fun and unique

    City looks amazing and vibrant while you’re swinging.

    Obviously the list goes on as a lot of the game is done right, but I also feel like the game has rocky parts that are almost left unaddressed, such as:

    Arc 3 feels super rushed. The writing goes from being good to cliche/surface level lines such as “you don’t know me” “this is what we do, we save the world” “I trusted you” “you were my hero” “I never stopped caring” bla bla. I just feel like the ending had no weight whatsoever.

    Silver Sable is extremely underdeveloped as a character (similarity to Nadine in Uncharted 4)

    Marry Jane is being toxic, and despite this she gets back together with Peter and claims that "she never stopped caring" haha like what?? The ending is obviously pure fan service in response to the “One More Day” arc in the comics, which it didn’t even have to be considering none of this had even happened in this games universe, by now we have already agreed that it was a horrible choice to reset SM like that, why base the ending on that? Peter doesn’t deserve being in a relationship with someone as irresponsible and selfish as this universes MJ just because the plot demands it. There was a chance to do something unique here, maybe show that Peter has matured and realized that this was not a good idea for either her or him.

    Research Stations try to force me to care about not only Harry whom we only see post credits but also his dead mom whom I’ve never even seen in anything SM and smoke clouds around NY.

    You get a taste of what side missions were supposed to be like (tombstone) but since development probably had to be rushed they ended up being “go beat up these corrupt students four times” (extremely repetitive)

    City feels as dead as it did in the past few games. If you stand still in one area you notice that cars don’t move, NPC don’t have animated mouths, they mostly just freeze up and you hear lines thrown at you from both channels.

    Last but not least, non existing boss battles. The last battle came kind of close but as soon as you die you reload almost right where you died on all of them.

    I wrote this post because I’m very passionate about both SM and this game, and I truly feel Insomniac is the best studio to handle SM games, but I also write it because this game has been getting so many 10/10 reviews as well as praise which I don’t think it deserves. Ultimately this game was a strong 6/10 for me, meaning it was enjoyable and mostly good, just not great. I’m looking forward to their next SM title! Sorry for the long post guys!
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  75. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    It simply can´t get much better than this. Unbelievable. They nailed every single aspect of what it feels to be Spider-Man.
    Let me tell you. I wasn't particularly excited about playing a Spider-Man game. But after looking at how good the game looked and some good reviews I decided to give it a shot. And man. This is one of the best games I´ve played this year. The gameplay is simply
    It simply can´t get much better than this. Unbelievable. They nailed every single aspect of what it feels to be Spider-Man.
    Let me tell you. I wasn't particularly excited about playing a Spider-Man game. But after looking at how good the game looked and some good reviews I decided to give it a shot. And man. This is one of the best games I´ve played this year. The gameplay is simply awesome. So many combat options. Navigating the city feels so natural and ultimately you can do almost everything you've seen Spider-Man doing in the comics, movies and so on. It´s hard to describe. You need to play it. Amazingly on top of that already awesome gameplay is a living New York filled with things to do. An awesome attention to detail that sometimes gets lost as you are focused on swinging across the city. But it´s there. Every landmark, every popular place. The really top notch acting. The story that really is some of the best even when compared to Spider-Man movies. Strangely showing in a video game, sides of the characters that sometimes get lost in Hollywood movies. But above all, the creative liberties the developers took really upped the narrative. I won't spoil it for anyone reading this. But this is a Spider-Man story worth experiencing. Don´t worry. It won't just be yet another Spider-Man story. And there is so much content and activities to take part on. Varied and fun. And it´s up to you to decide if you want to play them all or skip those that you don't enjoy as much. Personally, I've been doing them all. Anyway, you know you are playing a good game when. 1 - You just can't stop playing it. 2- You just don't want it to end even though you know eventually you will exhaust the content and main story the game has to offer. Do not thing of this game as yet another Batman Arkham or Second Son. It has many elements of those games but it raises to the top offering an unique experience. There are other more hyped games out there either that have already come out or about to be released. But believe me. You don't want to miss out on this one.
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  76. Sep 17, 2018
    9
    The game is exactly what it could be feels like being a Spider-man. Insomniac did best game by them by far and set the bar very high for any future superhero game. Only downsides are repeatable side missions and some minor glitches here and there. Also stealth mode could be a little more caressed out. Anyway part with God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-man is a title worth owning aThe game is exactly what it could be feels like being a Spider-man. Insomniac did best game by them by far and set the bar very high for any future superhero game. Only downsides are repeatable side missions and some minor glitches here and there. Also stealth mode could be a little more caressed out. Anyway part with God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-man is a title worth owning a PS4 Pro or just a standard version. Go and try it for yourself Expand
  77. Sep 17, 2018
    9
    After completing the game 100% I can confidently say this is a fantastic game. You can really feel the love insomniac put into this title. The main storyline is actually engaging (honestly better than most Marvel movies imo), the combat really makes you feel like Spiderman, I actually felt like unlocking everything, and the graphics on my PS4 Pro had me impressed every bit of the way. NoneAfter completing the game 100% I can confidently say this is a fantastic game. You can really feel the love insomniac put into this title. The main storyline is actually engaging (honestly better than most Marvel movies imo), the combat really makes you feel like Spiderman, I actually felt like unlocking everything, and the graphics on my PS4 Pro had me impressed every bit of the way. None of the unlockables ever felt too far out of reach and the suits were awesome. couldn't say enough good things about this game. If you think you'll like it, you will. Expand
  78. Sep 17, 2018
    9
    This game is absolutely worth all of the hype. From the moment it starts you're just having so much fun, its vibrant, interesting and you don't wanna put it down. I am a huge comic book fan and Spidey has been one of my favorite heroes since I was small kid. I went into this with high expectations on focus to the comics and getting a well polished game. Folks, we got both! No joke,This game is absolutely worth all of the hype. From the moment it starts you're just having so much fun, its vibrant, interesting and you don't wanna put it down. I am a huge comic book fan and Spidey has been one of my favorite heroes since I was small kid. I went into this with high expectations on focus to the comics and getting a well polished game. Folks, we got both! No joke, everything is great here, the city is huge, its a playground, so many easter eggs and none of the designs are bad like a lot of movie and game adaptations. It's a bummer that it was an exclusive, but a good argument for single player games being huge still considering people went out and bought a ps4 pro for this game alone. Insomniac really just nailed Peter Parker and his world, hurting Peter and him still being able to rise above and still be a good man. Part of the tale is taken almost directly from Dan Slott's work from over ten years ago and Insomniac has added their own wonderful touches. Guys, it's an auto buy, yeah, It's still Spider-Man and there is only so much you can do mechanically, but they polish the hell out of everything we've ever done and did it better. Expand
  79. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    I would like to share why I gave 10 for Spider-Man even if it is not perfect.

    I remember playing the previous Spider-Man title back in the day on ps2 somewhere more than 10 years ago and I remember I enjoyed that too. (just a quick introduction that I have played every type of games over 25 years so I have some experience) Firstly the optimization: most of us don’t even think
    I would like to share why I gave 10 for Spider-Man even if it is not perfect.

    I remember playing the previous Spider-Man title back in the day on ps2 somewhere more than 10 years ago and I remember I enjoyed that too.

    (just a quick introduction that I have played every type of games over 25 years so I have some experience)

    Firstly the optimization: most of us don’t even think about this but comparing Spider-Man to other games by checking how well the game runs I think it’s a very important aspect. I was actually surprised how fluent and smooth everything in the game. I did even try to make it drop the frame rate by swinging too far or just trying to do too many things at the same time like combat, travel around, fast travel, upgrading, changing costume etc. No visible problems at all.

    Second: no patches/updates and no need to depend on any network condition. This may seem obvious but yet again other games require frequent updates and network connectivity which can interrupt easily the gameplay.

    I have to say that this game is almost perfect. Having said that those bits of little problems I noticed could be only just personal preferences. For example I may dislike the difficulty options (in my case playing on hard seems to be like playing on normal) others may like the fact that the game is a bit easy in my opinion. They could have add an additional hard difficulty like Nightmare or Hard-core or something.
    However the Challenges will compensate for this once I go for all for this high scores.

    The graphics and the details are just excellent. Even on a standard PS4 and without 4K HDR options.
    If you reading this and hesitating to get it then I am here to say that Spider-Man worth every penny and paying full price is something I will never regret.

    For PS4 owners this is a must buy and pretty much a well-made masterpiece.
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  80. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Absolute one of the best spiderman medium ever. The story is engaging, the combat is excellent. An open world that not only beautiful, but meaningful. Every side quest & collectables add on the world building & narrative. This game will go down as one of the all time greats
  81. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely brutal. DID NOT expect this at all. The character animations, the details in the city, the combat mechanics make it super addictive. Includes a bit of puzzle and parallel stories with secondary characters which gives a good variation.

    The handling of spider-man is super fun when you get the hang of it and the combat is super thrilling as it gets harder. One of
    This game is absolutely brutal. DID NOT expect this at all. The character animations, the details in the city, the combat mechanics make it super addictive. Includes a bit of puzzle and parallel stories with secondary characters which gives a good variation.

    The handling of spider-man is super fun when you get the hang of it and the combat is super thrilling as it gets harder. One of the best titles in PS4 IMO.
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  82. Sep 17, 2018
    3
    if you've played games like infamous second son, then you've already played spider man. it's the same old game play with spider man painted over the top. Fetch quests, timed quests, chase things, disable things. fight waves of enemies and generic boring boss fights. it's all been done a million times before. the game play is so repetitive i was bored before i got half way through theif you've played games like infamous second son, then you've already played spider man. it's the same old game play with spider man painted over the top. Fetch quests, timed quests, chase things, disable things. fight waves of enemies and generic boring boss fights. it's all been done a million times before. the game play is so repetitive i was bored before i got half way through the game. it's just amazing what games developers can get away with because people are so blinded by the shiny new thing with a character they like. they don't realise they're being sold a carbon copy of a load of equally uninspired games with identical game play. Save your money and wait for something original. Expand
  83. Sep 16, 2018
    8
    Quite honestly, I was very surprised with the game. Not being a fan of Spider-Man, I still enjoyed playing this amazing game which is rich in story, interested in game play, and beautiful in art. After finishing the main story, the game does not really end because there are tons of things you can do in the city, apart from the story missions. I am really looking forward to playing theQuite honestly, I was very surprised with the game. Not being a fan of Spider-Man, I still enjoyed playing this amazing game which is rich in story, interested in game play, and beautiful in art. After finishing the main story, the game does not really end because there are tons of things you can do in the city, apart from the story missions. I am really looking forward to playing the upcoming DLCs! Definitely worth it if you like PS4 exclusives and admire Sony for their quality of titles! Expand
  84. Sep 16, 2018
    9
    Marvel's Spider-Man is, basically, Insomniac's Infamous: Second Son. The games' formats are identical; large open world game, lots of activities and side quests. I loved Infamous: Second Son, so this game is easy for me to be a fan of. A class act, the controls are amazing, graphics are fantastic, the game play is imbued with purpose, and the characters are likeable. I love this gameMarvel's Spider-Man is, basically, Insomniac's Infamous: Second Son. The games' formats are identical; large open world game, lots of activities and side quests. I loved Infamous: Second Son, so this game is easy for me to be a fan of. A class act, the controls are amazing, graphics are fantastic, the game play is imbued with purpose, and the characters are likeable. I love this game format when it's done well, and Marvel's Spider-Man is one of my favorite games this year. Expand
  85. Sep 16, 2018
    9
    El mejor videojuego de Spider-Man sin duda , se nota cuando lo juegas el cariño que le puso insomniac games , buena jugabilidad , buena historia y muy entretenido , lo juegas y te sientes como Spiderman .
    y hay un gran variedad de trajes a elegir a tu gusto .
    un imprescindible juego que debes tener en tu PS4. 9/10
  86. Sep 16, 2018
    9
    It's a great title for sure, there's a reason in fact that I decided to clear out all the missions on the map, and it's because the game is just that fun. However, Spider-Man fails to have an identity in it's combat, which is something you'll be doing a lot, even more so if you are clearing out all it's missions. If you've played the Arkham games like many have, you will notice littleIt's a great title for sure, there's a reason in fact that I decided to clear out all the missions on the map, and it's because the game is just that fun. However, Spider-Man fails to have an identity in it's combat, which is something you'll be doing a lot, even more so if you are clearing out all it's missions. If you've played the Arkham games like many have, you will notice little difference in combat between them and Spider-Man and while that's not a horrible thing because the combat is great, it does feel like Insomniac chose to take a shortcut in that regard. Still, the visuals, the art style, the story, the events you play through as other characters, and the amount of Spider-Man villains is perfect.

    Spider-Man games and movies in the past have struggled with balancing out how many of the Wall-crawler's rouge's gallery should appear, and how large their roles should be, but Marvel's Spider-Man has no such issue. Swinging around in the game is fun and Yuri Lowenthal's past experience playing Spider-Man in really paid off here as this is the most believable portrayal of the character since the 90's cartoon so many people who are playing this game grew up with. I can't say the game is perfect, but it is the best game on PS4 this year. Possibly.
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  87. Sep 16, 2018
    6
    Marvel's Spider-man has an excellent narrative for anyone tired of the same origin story retold over and over again. However, after getting around my love for the web-slinging spider I got to notice all the flaws fans seem to miss. Don't get me wrong it a great experience for a spider-man fan, the web-slinging is great but not perfect.

    The combat is incredibly repetitive and easy. I
    Marvel's Spider-man has an excellent narrative for anyone tired of the same origin story retold over and over again. However, after getting around my love for the web-slinging spider I got to notice all the flaws fans seem to miss. Don't get me wrong it a great experience for a spider-man fan, the web-slinging is great but not perfect.

    The combat is incredibly repetitive and easy. I found myself creating the same moves over and over again, even as i got into the latter parts of the game. it went from dodging to smashing the attack button to pressing triangle to go to the next enemy and repeat. I found not much of a reason to upgrade my skill tree after a while. Though I strangely liked this better than the Batman Arkham games.

    The graphics don't seem as good as i thought as they would be. After hearing about the whole puddle controversy digital foundry confirmed that the graphics had actually gotten an upgrade but I am not seeing any improvements. The character models are fine with the exceptions on Peter. I am not one to usually pick on a game for its graphics cause that's not a game's main strength but I couldn't get over Peter's strange design, specifically his eyes. Mary Jane also seems to lack the design I remembered from comics and cartoon series as she is more of an average looking redhead with Lois Lane traits instead of the girl next door bombshell.

    As for the story, if you play other PS4 exclusive games then you can probably see the similar formula. As they try hard to copy the same cinematic experience you see when you go to a movie theater. Not a bad thing but when it becomes a consistent trend I fear more games will follow this practice and prioritize it over gameplay. I was also disappointed in the lack of villain fights during the game, they weren't many and the early ones felt more like a tutorial than actual boss fights. Black Cat's mission was anti-climatic, the side quest were hardly challenging and the MJ/Miles segments were unnecessary.

    While I love playing as Spider-man I do wish there more choices to play as him rather than follow a linear scripted narrative, but that's just me. I'm sure a lot of people loved the quirky humor and laughable segments with Spider-man and Yuri or the J.J. podcast. Overall I liked this game but it isn't a 10/10 just because of the graphics and easy clone combat of Arkham. It isn't a bad game and it definitely isn't a masterpiece but it does need improvement. Hopefully, the DLC won't feel like cut off content.
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  88. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Best superhero video-game ever made. Loved the game-play, the mechanics and the execution. They have really captured how to make you feel like spider-man throughtout the game while being immersed in his world with great voice acting and amazing visuals. More than anything else the story is what stands for me from other super hero games. They have really outdone themselves with this one.Best superhero video-game ever made. Loved the game-play, the mechanics and the execution. They have really captured how to make you feel like spider-man throughtout the game while being immersed in his world with great voice acting and amazing visuals. More than anything else the story is what stands for me from other super hero games. They have really outdone themselves with this one. Thank you insomniac and Sony for this masterpiece. Honestly, can’t wait for the DLCs and hopefully Spider-man 2 in the coming years. Expand
  89. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    This game is near perfect. The story was really well done and has a great ending. The combat and swinging mechanics are the best out of any Spider-Man game yet. There are 28 different suits to pick, tons of Easter eggs, great Villains, a leveling system and skill trees. This game really has it all. If you are a Spider-Man fan the wait is finally over. This is the best Spidey game ever.
  90. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    'Amazing' & 'Spectacular' Spider-Man experience. The gameplay, the story, the graphics, the combat and the rich spiderman universe is absolutely amazing. It's been a while since Spider-Man 2 on PS2 that I've played a more enjoyable Spider-Man game. Insomniac Games have done really well and you can see their effort in a very good form, it's clear to see the love and effort they have put'Amazing' & 'Spectacular' Spider-Man experience. The gameplay, the story, the graphics, the combat and the rich spiderman universe is absolutely amazing. It's been a while since Spider-Man 2 on PS2 that I've played a more enjoyable Spider-Man game. Insomniac Games have done really well and you can see their effort in a very good form, it's clear to see the love and effort they have put towards the game.
    Highly recommended to every Spider-Man fan and for everyone who wants to try and delve into a superhero game.
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  91. Sep 16, 2018
    8
    Non mi sarei mai aspettato un titolo su Spider-Man di questo spessore, alla faccia di chi lo criticò per il suo downgrade grafico... Che per carità, un pochino ci sarà anche stato, ma non stiamo assolutamente parlando di downgrade alla Watch Dogs o The Division.

    La trama non è così complessa e non è nemmeno così originale (generalmente parlando). Nelle fasi iniziali, ci ritroveremo alle
    Non mi sarei mai aspettato un titolo su Spider-Man di questo spessore, alla faccia di chi lo criticò per il suo downgrade grafico... Che per carità, un pochino ci sarà anche stato, ma non stiamo assolutamente parlando di downgrade alla Watch Dogs o The Division.

    La trama non è così complessa e non è nemmeno così originale (generalmente parlando). Nelle fasi iniziali, ci ritroveremo alle prese con la cattura di Fisk, uno dei nemici più famosi di Spider-Man (e non solo), che causerà un'escalation di problemi a Manhattan.
    La narrazione della prima parte è altalenante. Mr Negativo, nonostante il suo ruolo estremamente importante, è lasciato un po' in sordina... Non viene approfondito adeguatamente e quando compare su schermo, non c'è così tanto dialogo da farci affezionare alla sua "controparte", Martin Li.
    Nella seconda parte, al contrario della prima, c'è un'esplosione vera e propria di eventi, la scrittura è ottima e, il colpo di scena anche se prevedibile, sa come stupire.

    Il sistema di combattimento prende moltissimo dalla saga Batman: Arkham (comprese le meccaniche stealth) di Rocksteady Studios, riadattato per l'occasione per il nostro amichevole Spider-Man. Difatti, abbiamo una quantità spropositata di tecniche da utilizzare per mettere KO ogni sorta di nemico che ci capiterà su schermo e non mancano i vari gadget che ci verranno in aiuto.

    La longevità è decisamente buona, anche se non so esattamente quanto abbia giocato. La monotonia può essere un problema se si lasciano le varie quest ed attività secondarie in disparte per svolgerle alla fine della storia principale, ma se ci si alterna un pochino, non si avranno grossi problemi.

    Il tanto discusso comparto grafico è decisamente buono. Manhattan è splendida da vedere e da esplorare.
    I volti dei vari protagonisti sono estremamente dettagliati ed espressivi. Per non parlare delle varie animazioni ed acrobazie che compieremo nei panni del protagonista, sia in combattimento che mentre esploriamo la città svolazzando tra i palazzi.

    In soldoni, i fan di Spider-Man sono obbligati ad acquistarlo. Ai possessori di una PlayStation 4 consiglio di farci un pensierino, perché sebbene sia un titoli basato su un supereroe, come ha stupito il buon Batman: Arkham, questo non sarà da meno.
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  92. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Best super-hero game since Arkham City - and better! Web slinging and traversing is perfect. The story is great and side quests are fun. Plenty to do in this open world!
  93. Sep 16, 2018
    7
    YEs, this game does deliver the Spider Man experience for the true lover of the webslnger. Yes, the game plays fun and is also a great sandbox. its full of features to unlock, some RPGish elements and having no micro transactions is huge. They could seriously have made purchasing costumes a micro transaction heaven. ITs a decent looking game. Not amazing by any means but solid.YEs, this game does deliver the Spider Man experience for the true lover of the webslnger. Yes, the game plays fun and is also a great sandbox. its full of features to unlock, some RPGish elements and having no micro transactions is huge. They could seriously have made purchasing costumes a micro transaction heaven. ITs a decent looking game. Not amazing by any means but solid. Everything about it is fun and rewarding and addicting. It must be pointed out that this is THE biggest ripoff of the Rocksteady Arkham games you will ever play. Literally, I was playing the game and couldn't stop thinking..."this is batman reskinned for Spider-Man". It has to be pointed out and it should affect the overall score. It didn't even try to break new ground in any areas of the game. Thats probably not a dealbreaker for anyone and for many its probably something that will make them like the game more. I still think it deserves to affect the overall rating of the game. Expand
  94. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Wow, what a game. The most fun I've had playing video games all year, this one will be tough to beat for GOTY! As good as the Arkham series was, this makes me feel like a superhero more than any game I've ever played. Well done, Insomniac.
  95. Sep 16, 2018
    9
    Great game, amazing story. Some missions, however, are not so well executed like for example the stealth missions. I love swinging through the city, but I think the swinging could have been more interesting if you could switch hands. Like for example, you could use left hand by pressing L2. But I get it that it's not possible since the button is the aim button. The game has incredibleGreat game, amazing story. Some missions, however, are not so well executed like for example the stealth missions. I love swinging through the city, but I think the swinging could have been more interesting if you could switch hands. Like for example, you could use left hand by pressing L2. But I get it that it's not possible since the button is the aim button. The game has incredible graphics and gameplay, but sometimes I feel a little clunkiness in the movement especially when I'm trying to be stealthy and I'm trying to wall-crawl to an enemy and take him out. Spider-Man goes suddenly too near to the ledge and jumps up revealing himself. Otherwise, this game is a masterpiece. Expand
  96. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Loved it,simple as that. but i need 75 characters to post a review so im just gonna write this xd
  97. Sep 15, 2018
    10
    un sueño hecho realidad, spiderman en estado puro
    historia, gráficos, jugabilidad perfectas
    goty 2018
  98. Sep 15, 2018
    10
    I danced around this purchase at first because of the negative reviews. Now I am glad that I used my own judgement. This is a good game. The swinging mechanics are fine and enjoyable. Spider-Man is more finesse and agility compared to Batman, so the dodging vs countering mechanics make sense. I am enjoying the learning curve; whereas the grind and pounding in Batman became annoying atI danced around this purchase at first because of the negative reviews. Now I am glad that I used my own judgement. This is a good game. The swinging mechanics are fine and enjoyable. Spider-Man is more finesse and agility compared to Batman, so the dodging vs countering mechanics make sense. I am enjoying the learning curve; whereas the grind and pounding in Batman became annoying at times. And the issues about " spider cop"...well that dialogue was actually entertaining. Good purchase..... Expand
  99. Sep 15, 2018
    10
    Story is really amazing, Everything a super hero game should be, really great unlocks with suits and what not, Music is amazing. STORY Omg. Everything about the game is amazing
  100. Sep 15, 2018
    8
    Spiderman is a must have game if you own a PS4. It boasts gorgeous visuals, really fun mechanics, and a solid story too. It’s comes with some problems, specifically with some long load times, annoying Ubisoft towers and predictable early game story moments, but it’s still a great game that’s worthy of the praise it’s been getting.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 116
  1. Mar 11, 2019
    95
    One of the best Spider-man games in history and a victory for the future of the singleplayer AAA games.
  2. 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.
  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]