Marvel's Spider-Man

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  1. Gohax
    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    … Expand
  2. Stanley-man
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Thanks sony for this amazing game, since the arkham asylum I hope to come out better spiderman game, this game is better for me than batman
  3. EvyiatarT
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Marvel's Spider Man nailed everything.
    from the story-telling, to the mechanics and the gameplay.
    Just great!
  4. Fragya3000
    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
  5. Young_Nacho
    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.
  6. Mrcool1989
    Oct 9, 2018
    9
    We all wanted another great superhero game and we got it. I put Spider-Man up there with Arkham Asylum. Both games were great from beginning to end. Bring on part 2.
  7. Kenx
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Awesome game i was reallly thinking about if it was worth or not buy it fot 50 Euros. Finally I decided to do it and the game is increible i already have finished the main campaing and the next step is the platinum.
    -The main character has the charisma and it is also really funny.
    -the main campaing is **** awesome and i really enjoed playing. this second point i think is the important    Awesome game i was reallly thinking about if it was worth or not buy it fot 50 Euros. Finally I decided to do it and the game is increible i already have finished the main campaing and the next step is the platinum.
    -The main character has the charisma and it is also really funny.
    -the main campaing is **** awesome and i really enjoed playing.
    this second point i think is the important one because we are loosing this essence and Insomniac did a great job making the spiderman.    … Expand
  8. Mateescu12
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Amazing story, amazing gameplay fun freeroam some glitches here and there but overall rally good game would 100 % recommend
  9. madj4you
    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.
  10. hardcorekidd
    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!
  11. AngeredWalrus
    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
  12. Denitriox
    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
  13. Tommis
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    A truly amazing spider man game the only issue I had was the camera that was not always focusing on the action.
  14. Herr_der_Qual
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stellar game, it has never felt better to be Spider-Man, the detail and immersion is absolutely incredible. It is thankfully not an origin story and is full of wonderful Marvel lore. The combat is insanely rewarding and keeps you on your toes, it can be easy to get overwhelmed so you need to keep on your toes. Outside of combat I've never had a game with fast travel that wasAbsolutely stellar game, it has never felt better to be Spider-Man, the detail and immersion is absolutely incredible. It is thankfully not an origin story and is full of wonderful Marvel lore. The combat is insanely rewarding and keeps you on your toes, it can be easy to get overwhelmed so you need to keep on your toes. Outside of combat I've never had a game with fast travel that was unused! Traversing the entire map isn't a chore, it's a joy. Trying to do it the fastest, or rooftop jumping, staying as low to the ground as possible, there are so many paths you can take, and sometimes, just wandering the streets shooting finger guns at people and high-fiving fans. The story is incredible, it has a slow creep but it kept me rapt doing an amazing job of being true to form for Peter Parker and letting you feel not just the big "I must save the world" but giving him real humanity. Highly recommend!… Expand
  15. Rikinp93
    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
  16. Yausari
    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.    … Expand
  17. Lastarious
    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.    … Expand
  18. BertSemanas
    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.
  19. Furasshu
    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.
  20. theU17
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    This was my first time ever playing a Spider-Man game, and it was awesome. The graphics, sound, acting, and web-swinging was phenomenal. It made me want to play for hours and hours.

    If I had a few gripes, it would be these:

    1) The stealth sections not involving Spider-Man are can get on ya at times
    2) The game did crash on me once, but only once.
  21. DNAVL
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    Nana nana nana nana nana nana nana nana SPIDER-MAN!

    Insomniac do a excellent job in making you feel like you're "the Spider-Man", web swinging is super fun and the amount of things you can do is impressive, Spider-Man does suffer a little though from a slow story from the beginning but later picks up well in the "Second Act" also things can get a little repetitive throughout.. Pros:    Nana nana nana nana nana nana nana nana SPIDER-MAN!

    Insomniac do a excellent job in making you feel like you're "the Spider-Man", web swinging is super fun and the amount of things you can do is impressive, Spider-Man does suffer a little though from a slow story from the beginning but later picks up well in the "Second Act" also things can get a little repetitive throughout..

    Pros:
    + Easy and smooth flowing combat
    + Abundant of things to do (side missions, challenges, collectibles)
    + Beautiful visuals (excellent in 4K)
    + Epic score/music
    + Compelling story

    Cons:
    - Story pacing is rough
    - Can be quite repetitive

    Strong 9.5/10 - A very solid game that you can enjoy at your own pace - BE THE SPIDER-MAN!    … Expand
  22. lager96
    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
  23. FreedomFighters
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    "Spider-Man" for PlayStation 4 is the "Spider-Man" game I never knew I wanted, but I'm so glad that I got it: rumors first abounded in 2016 that it was Sucker Punch, not Insomniac Games, that would be creating a new "Spider-Man" game, and given the work they put into "Sly Cooper" and "inFamous," I was already hitting the hype-thrusters. Eventually, at E3, we learned it was actually"Spider-Man" for PlayStation 4 is the "Spider-Man" game I never knew I wanted, but I'm so glad that I got it: rumors first abounded in 2016 that it was Sucker Punch, not Insomniac Games, that would be creating a new "Spider-Man" game, and given the work they put into "Sly Cooper" and "inFamous," I was already hitting the hype-thrusters. Eventually, at E3, we learned it was actually Insomniac, the people behind "Spyro," "Ratchet & Clank" and "Sunset Overdrive" making the game...but screw it, I love Insomniac, too, so keep those hype-thrusters rolling! Marvel was finally out of the whole Activision deal and announced they were working with the best game devs to make titles that would be faithful to their characters (still waiting on that "Avengers" project, Square Enix) and my excitement was through the roof! And as more and more gameplay was being shown, I had a feeling it would be something special, potentially even eclipsing the high-standard set by "Spider-Man 2" back in the day. And let me tell you, it does more than eclipse that.
    "Spider-Man" for PlayStation 4 plays like a dream. Never has swinging around the city felt more emphatic, and the combat even feels refined and exciting. The boss fights are tense but rewarding, and general combat is fun and rather challenging as well. I've heard some critics complain about the game's world, but i personally find it to just be brimming with excitement, and the city leaves a huge impression on you even after the game is finished. Hell, even looking at the city alone is worth it, because the game's visuals are spectacular: the city is beautiful, the game is brimming with color, and the cinematics are well-designed, too. The gameplay is varied, the storyline is emotional and fantastic in how it deals with themes of hard choices, and the characters are as charming and lovable as you remember (I especially like the dynamic between Peter and MJ's relationship, it's so easy to root for them).
    There's not much I can complain about here, this is easily one of my favorite games of the year, and one of the best superhero games I've ever played. It more than eclipses "Spider-Man 2," it sets a new standard for Marvel games that many future games may struggle to reach (well, except the potential sequels, but still). From a film standpoint, "Homecoming" and, recently, "Into the Spider-Verse" seem to be proving that Spidey's still kicking and avoiding franchise fatigue, and this game does little to dispel that notion: it only proves that Spidey's hitting on all cylinders now. If you haven't gotten to play this game yet...well, what are you waiting for? Go play it!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  24. KaiserKirito
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    Just an incredible Spider-man experience. The web-swinging, the movement, the quips, the city, the NPC interactions, the amazing combat, it's all just incredible. Side-missions are also a bit of fun, the boss fights and the main story is just perfect. The best spider-man story ever in the gaming medium. Thank you Insomniac Games for the perfect Spidey game and I can't wait for the DLC andJust an incredible Spider-man experience. The web-swinging, the movement, the quips, the city, the NPC interactions, the amazing combat, it's all just incredible. Side-missions are also a bit of fun, the boss fights and the main story is just perfect. The best spider-man story ever in the gaming medium. Thank you Insomniac Games for the perfect Spidey game and I can't wait for the DLC and the Sequel!… Expand
  25. CheeseLord
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    This game is wonderful!! so much that I ended up pre ordering it (also the first pre order of my life) the graphics are amazing, even on the base ps4/slim, the mechanics are godly, combat is beautifully made and with more content and updates to come. One issue i have is that sometimes the parkour system can be wonky at times, otherwise this game gets a 9/10 from me. must buy this game
  26. Tyger44
    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.    … Expand
  27. valtsu
    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
  28. Zmetekk
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    To be fair when I first saw trailer I thought, this will be good looking game with bad controlls, cheese story with dull characters and empty map. Two days ago a bought it to fill the waiting for RDR2 and it took about 20 minut for me to realise this weekend I will stay home, finish it on 100% and enjoy every minute of this amazing game. Rich story with memorable characters, main missionsTo be fair when I first saw trailer I thought, this will be good looking game with bad controlls, cheese story with dull characters and empty map. Two days ago a bought it to fill the waiting for RDR2 and it took about 20 minut for me to realise this weekend I will stay home, finish it on 100% and enjoy every minute of this amazing game. Rich story with memorable characters, main missions are well made with well balanced difficulity, boss fights are best from all superhero games I have played, but still the same concept you can see in batman for example. Sidequests are typical for these games, but Spidey will keep you entertained with his constant, mostly very funny monologs. In some point of 1 Act fast travel will be aviliable, which is for me normally great news, this is one of a few exceptions, because flying over city with simple yet effective controlls is so addictive and fast, that you will use fast travel maybe for trophy. Last thing I actually knew that insomniac will deliver are fun and effective gadgets and armors with usefull upgrades. They sure know how to make battle extremely fun using hands, legs and spiderweb against guys with rifles and rocket launchers. Even batman would make a bad symbol in his trousers, Parker is fast combo machine that sometimes you dont even know how or what you did, but it looks cool AF and it was smooth.

    Must play and in means of pure fun, absolutely best superhero game.
    10/10.... for superhero game
    9/10...to be fair, since it is "just" another superhero concept    … Expand
  29. Rstiles7
    Oct 13, 2018
    9
    It always seems as though licensed video games end up being mediocre cash grabs from greedy developers. Super heroes have been no exception to this idea, as every big Marvel and DC super hero who has been given a video game, besides Batman, has been treated horribly by what their developers create. But Insomniac has finally done away with this trend and created one of the most impressiveIt always seems as though licensed video games end up being mediocre cash grabs from greedy developers. Super heroes have been no exception to this idea, as every big Marvel and DC super hero who has been given a video game, besides Batman, has been treated horribly by what their developers create. But Insomniac has finally done away with this trend and created one of the most impressive licensed titles to date.

    "Marvel's Spider-Man" is essentially a reimagining of the 2002 game developed by Treyarch, and throws Spiderman into the open world of Manhattan Island (New York City). As an open world game, Spider-Man succeeds immensely in creating both the feel and scenery of real-world New York City. The world includes enemy bases to reclaim, landmarks to discover, interesting side-quests, and research stations that involve restoring New York to a better state. All of these elements add up to create a fantastic open-world that is both fun to explore and beautiful to look at.

    As far as the story goes, its a really great attempt at creating a brand new story about Peter Parker and his secret life as Spiderman. Though, if you are familiar with the Spider-Man Universe, don't expect to see many surprises, as the majority of the common Spiderman characters are written very similarly to their traditional roots. Thankfully, this does not take away from how well-written and memorable the story is, with the main highlights being the tragedy of Martin Li and the relationship between Dr. Octavius and Peter Parker. I won't spoil exactly what happens, but I will say that it will be something you'll never forget, whether you are a fan of Spiderman or not.

    One of the most impressive elements of this game (and probably my favorite of all) is how fluent and overall fun its gameplay is. I can't tell you how many times I got lost in roaming the city to just swing around and enjoy the scenery while pulling off as many tricks as possible. In addition, the combat system is top notch and only gets even better and deeper as the game progresses, and the number of ways you can go about knocking out enemies (throwing them off buildings, sticking them to walls, silently knocking them out, etc.) only helped to enhance the experience. Unfortunately, this game does have its shortcomings, the biggest one being how repetitive the side missions can feel after awhile, as all of the enemy base camps play out the exact same way and collecting all the backpacks isn't all that fun. Also, even though I love the combat system, it can get kind of boring and frustrating at times.

    In conclusion. "Marvels Spider-Man" is a fantastic game, both as an open-world game and a licensed product. It may not go above and beyond and is not quite a masterpiece, but the sheer amount of enjoyment and satisfaction I got out of playing this game made it well-worth every penny I spent on it. I can't wait to see what Insomniac has in store for the future and I really hope this game ends up ushering in a new era of quality licensed video games.    … Expand
  30. dr0nzer
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    This usually isn't my type of game but took a look because i support single player games, and man the first few mins in this game had me sold! its so fluid, seamless and beautiful. Insomniac's work is nothing short of spectacular!
  31. puatryk
    Jan 5, 2019
    9
    yeah it's cool but the stealth missions suck and also the puzzles but they can be skipped
  32. El112119
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    As Spidey Broke free From the hands of Activision and Beenox, i am happy to say that Insomiac did a Awesome and Marvelous job putting Spidey on their Hands.
    Gameplay Wise, it has alot of combos and how you control the difficulty depends on you, you either invade a Fisk Territory by stealth or by Fist, it never gets tires cause the gameplay is just smooth and dazzling to watch with the    As Spidey Broke free From the hands of Activision and Beenox, i am happy to say that Insomiac did a Awesome and Marvelous job putting Spidey on their Hands.
    Gameplay Wise, it has alot of combos and how you control the difficulty depends on you, you either invade a Fisk Territory by stealth or by Fist, it never gets tires cause the gameplay is just smooth and dazzling to watch with the impressive fighting animation and finishers, and the Side missions are fun and enjoyable as well cause every rewards has a purpose by collecting bagpacks for collectables to unlock the Homecoming suit, taking out criminals to by gaining crime tokens to unlock suits and gadgets for combat, taking pictures of monument, and helping people in need, etc etc. there are alot of stuff to do.
    Story wise, this is the best spiderman story every told including the movies, this is just the best, the characters are just compelling , and so is the villains as you progress knowing their backstory.
    And i'm happy to say, that the web-swinging is freaking amazing, i just web swing for 30 mins or more before i go to the next mission, it's just that fun as the web swinging in Spiderman 2 videogame, which is improved here in the latest

    Thank you insomiac, for bringing my Childhood Super Hero into an Amazing game, i can't wait for the sequels ^-^ ^-^    … Expand
  33. pelonchascomes
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game brings us perhaps the best Spider-man's adaptation to video games. Insomniac captured the essence of the character perfectly. Combat system is really fun, they took references from the Arkham Series, is pretty obvious, but they adapted that system to Spider-man and it feels so good to fight with him, natural and smooth, combining movements and gadgets making combats very satisfying. The web swinging is amazing, simple and pleasant, you never get bored of going from a place to another. The story is decent, must say a little too predictable for me but it has some good plot twists. The reasons why I'm giving it a 9, is because, first of all, I'm tired of the "Ubisoft towers", these high points that let you discover all the important points of a zone in the city, 'cause when you activate them all the map looks like a rainbow, every mission, every collectible, every important location is a point on the map. I've seen this in games like The division and must say I'm not a big fan of it because it makes me feel like I'm doing tasks with absolute no sense and sometimes it gets bothering to do them. Secondly, I don't know if this is considered a spoiler, but in some parts of the game we have to control other characters besides Spider-Man, and personally, I think these were the worst parts of the game. Because they're boring, tiring and it really breaks the experience in a horrible way; fortunately they're not so many and they are kinda short, so is not that bad. I really had a good time playing this game, is really funny, animations and movements are spectacular, graphically speaking is very good, despite what people said about a downgrade, to me it looks amazing even in a PS4 fat, and the level of detail on some aspects is incredible. If you have a PS4 and you're a fan of the spider, I recommend you the game 100%, it's not perfect or revolutionary, it takes a lot of tools and aspects from other games in the genre, but this is for me, one of the best games of this year so far. Good job Insomniac, amazing title.… Expand
  34. Vellasin
    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
  35. christhec
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    I've had a PS4 for 4 years now, and this is the most fun game I have owned. I am not a particularly big fan of the superhero genre, but this game is fantastic. Insomniac have done a perfect job with this game. The characters and story are entertaining and likeable. The game world itself looks fantastic and is really well thought out. The pacing, difficulty and all the extras are spot on.I've had a PS4 for 4 years now, and this is the most fun game I have owned. I am not a particularly big fan of the superhero genre, but this game is fantastic. Insomniac have done a perfect job with this game. The characters and story are entertaining and likeable. The game world itself looks fantastic and is really well thought out. The pacing, difficulty and all the extras are spot on. This game should be played by every PS4 owner and should be remembered as a high point for the generation.… Expand
  36. egoBorder
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    This game is incredibly good. Take it with a grain of salt if you want, because I'm a huge Spidey fan. But there is very little wrong with this game. Sure, certain aspects are derivative of other games, and even the story could be seen as a mash-up of Spider-Man stories in TV shows and movies. But as a package the game is a blast of an adventure with a lot of polish. The story is funThis game is incredibly good. Take it with a grain of salt if you want, because I'm a huge Spidey fan. But there is very little wrong with this game. Sure, certain aspects are derivative of other games, and even the story could be seen as a mash-up of Spider-Man stories in TV shows and movies. But as a package the game is a blast of an adventure with a lot of polish. The story is fun and uplifting, and even gets surprisingly poignant many times. This game not only makes you feel like Spider-Man, it makes you want to BE Spider-Man… Expand
  37. LoletinAlexis
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    An engaging story told in a perfect way, a template of impressive characters and exciting plot twists.
    A comic of Spider-Man in movement.

    The combat system is perfect, as is the displacement with cobwebs.
    However, stealth is quite improvable and secondary missions are very bland.
  38. thundaza
    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
  39. Weekend_Knights
    Oct 11, 2018
    9
    One of Spiderman’s greatest strengths is that it is just so easy to play – in the sense that you can just pick up the controller, start swinging, and pick up objectives along the way. You never have to think ‘what was I supposed to be doing again?’, because transitions between the storyline, free-roaming gameplay, and narrative-enhancing challenges are seamless. Spiderman is up there withOne of Spiderman’s greatest strengths is that it is just so easy to play – in the sense that you can just pick up the controller, start swinging, and pick up objectives along the way. You never have to think ‘what was I supposed to be doing again?’, because transitions between the storyline, free-roaming gameplay, and narrative-enhancing challenges are seamless. Spiderman is up there with the best of them, and – certainly in the realm of Superhero games – comes as a shining example of how the genre should be handled.… Expand
  40. Eduardisrael
    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.
  41. zouali
    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
  42. Phantomninja7
    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.
  43. Prebi
    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
  44. SaboteurQ
    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
  45. DensityDennis
    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.    … Expand
  46. CoBrv
    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.
  47. Darkpeg
    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.
  48. Ahmed_Khaled
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    The best Spider-Man game ever and one of the best superhero games of all time. If you already have a PS4, so what are you waiting for ? This game is the best action-adventure game in 2018 alongside God of War of course. My review in a single word is ULTIMATE ! An Ultimate Spider-Man experience that you have never witnessed before
  49. robdogs87
    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
  50. ionikinesis
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    story was interesting, swinging was fun, bosses and actual villains you fight are actually fun. however i didn't care for the side missions, bad guy areas or random encounters, playing solely for the main story line made the game feel most like a marvel movie than a slow paced game. swinging made traveling to mission areas actually fun unlike in gta. i really like the mission that wasstory was interesting, swinging was fun, bosses and actual villains you fight are actually fun. however i didn't care for the side missions, bad guy areas or random encounters, playing solely for the main story line made the game feel most like a marvel movie than a slow paced game. swinging made traveling to mission areas actually fun unlike in gta. i really like the mission that was shown at e3 at the raft, i wish i hadn't of seen that at e3, it would have surprised me way more. i like how they humanize the villains a bit, rhino just wants to get out of his suit, while vulture wants a cure to his back cancer due to his suit. it kind of makes you sympathize with them and want to help them, rather than them just being horrible bad guys who are bad just because being bad feels good. i wish they explored that a bit more. when you play as anyone else but spider man, like mj and that watch dogs kid, i feel like i would just rather play as spider man, because that is infinitely more fun than dumbed down mgs and watch dogs. btw the facial animations just hammered my pro, like it was heating my room more than what my heater. didn't particularly like the part where you hallucinate because of how less free it was compared to the rest of the game and how out of place it is. however, overall the game captivated me from start to finish, freezing only twice, absolute a must have for a ps4 owner.… Expand
  51. Larsoos
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    This is a really great game with an amazing story and amazing game play. Everything about this game is just fantastic except some slow gameplay parts and pacing issues but overall really great game!
  52. Ringooo_boys
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Единственная проблема игры, это открытый мир, в котором попросту нечего делать, кроме того как летать на паутине. В остальном же, это отличная игра, и точно одна из лучших игр 2018 года.
  53. Tazelate
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Absolutely Amazing, The way the story can connect with the player with its sad and happy moments (especially the end), this game has amazing graphics and storytelling with it's character development. There is many side missions and other stuff you can do to pass time even when the story is done. and when the side stuff is done you can still complete active crimes. This game isn't perfectAbsolutely Amazing, The way the story can connect with the player with its sad and happy moments (especially the end), this game has amazing graphics and storytelling with it's character development. There is many side missions and other stuff you can do to pass time even when the story is done. and when the side stuff is done you can still complete active crimes. This game isn't perfect though, Some characters stories can be improved from (Sinister Six) They just appear without any explanation on what spider-man and them have done in the past. this game is worth your while and is worth you money just to experience it.… Expand
  54. okamibinary
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    Incredible game, story mode is very good, leaves you submerged in the plot until the end, Insomniac took advantage of every element of Spider-man, the missions in the game are slightly repetitive, but nothing that amused letting go web do not solve and beating the bandits.
  55. beyondthescreen
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do you feel connected to the Raimi trilogy? Do you want to turn back to the old days when being Spider-Man meant more than shooting webs, or running on walls? If so, this game will satisfy you.

    The story of a video game is the priority, when the game is about superheroes. This is why Spider-Man PS4 is one of the best superhero games that recently came out. The events that happen throughout the story forces Peter to make difficult choices, and reflects the burden of being a hero. For example, Peter lets Aunt May die, to save countless other lives at the end of the story. This is an extremely tragic event, and could even be regarded as audacious. Nevertheless, it conveys the morals of Spider-Man, as any Spider-Man story should do.

    The gameplay is entertaining, but could be improved in many ways. Insomniac did not really focus on developing wall climbing, which is probably because most of the time and energy was spent on web swinging. Combat is fun, simply because it's not repetitive. You can try out many different things each time you get into a fight. The game lets you use your creativity to take down the enemies.

    Spider-Man PS4 does what a superhero game should do, therefore, it deserves a 9.    … Expand
  56. Deanfm123456789
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marvel's Spider-Man is not only the Best Marvel Game, but with out a doubt The Best Spider-Man Game, The Best Suit in the Game is the Raimi Suit, it also has Perfect Story Telling, The Villains are Amazing, and MJ Reunited with Peter, and Miles is in the Game also, Also the Saddest Game Death, This is forever the Best Spider-Man Game.… Expand
  57. HitmanStryker
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    One could say that I am a Play-Station fan, however I also love XBOX too. There are some upset people that X-Box did not get the game. That is understandable, however to knowingly begrudge a good score to a game that deserves a good score is both vicious and petty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you own a PS4, you must play this game, the graphics are breathtaking, the sand-box that is Manhattan is vast and beautiful to roam about in. Even after you finish the main story, there is much to play and discover. If you own a XBOX you can watch game-play, but do not give the game a bad rating because you’re upset this game did not come to X-Box as I do not think that even Phil Spencer would approve of the practice.    … Expand
  58. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed. History and gameplay: beautiful and charming    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound:
    amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay:
    beautiful and charming
    Great Game.    … Expand
  59. Kimomarudotcom
    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
  60. hellsmith117
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    In an age saturated by videogames flaunting taglines wrought with contrived and ham-fisted hooks, Marvel’s Spider-Man is perfectly encapsulated by it’s: “Be greater”. While the game’s open-world formula isn’t at all new, it’s lifted immensely by it’s masterclass traversal system that makes it fun and addictive to explore every nook and cranny of this beautifully-made world rather thanIn an age saturated by videogames flaunting taglines wrought with contrived and ham-fisted hooks, Marvel’s Spider-Man is perfectly encapsulated by it’s: “Be greater”. While the game’s open-world formula isn’t at all new, it’s lifted immensely by it’s masterclass traversal system that makes it fun and addictive to explore every nook and cranny of this beautifully-made world rather than tedious. The entirety of this game is carefully crafted by developers in their prime that have a deep knowledge and care for their source material; the story is gripping and emotional while the gameplay is cathartic and majestic. Despite some room for improvement, it’s abundantly clear from the opening moments spent swinging through a sprawling Manhattan Island to every other end imaginable that Marvel’s Spider-Man is not just the definitive Spider-Man game, no; it’s quite possibly the definitive superhero game.… Expand
  61. qiwichupa
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    This is great game from any point of view! Great NY, well written characters, amazing gameplay. First time I play all side missions with enjoying it at 100%. Story is strong and almost every villain have a reason to be "bad". Peter Parker - just greatest Parker I've ever seen in a movie, cartoon or game. Great responsibility and humanity, with sharp mind and strong will. Perfect control,This is great game from any point of view! Great NY, well written characters, amazing gameplay. First time I play all side missions with enjoying it at 100%. Story is strong and almost every villain have a reason to be "bad". Peter Parker - just greatest Parker I've ever seen in a movie, cartoon or game. Great responsibility and humanity, with sharp mind and strong will. Perfect control, amazing cutscenes, many tools for battle. I want Spider-man 2 from Insomniac! 9.9/10!… Expand
  62. Kikex22
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    This game is simply amazing is the best spidey game we ever had by far this is the game we truly deserve to play only thing i saw not right was some realistic aspects as of peter has to sleep and ti di that he needs a house he can’t be webbing 24/7. This game is amazing but that doesn’t mean it can be better
  63. HaloFever
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Long after I completed the story, I kept web swinging Spider-Man through Manhattan, looking for petty crimes to stop. The game is first and foremost fun. Just spectacularly fun. Web swinging, punching, swing kicks, wall crawling, and gadgets are all amazingly well done. No super hero game has felt this good to play.

    The game also looks amazing. I'm running an OG PS4 and the graphics are    Long after I completed the story, I kept web swinging Spider-Man through Manhattan, looking for petty crimes to stop. The game is first and foremost fun. Just spectacularly fun. Web swinging, punching, swing kicks, wall crawling, and gadgets are all amazingly well done. No super hero game has felt this good to play.

    The game also looks amazing. I'm running an OG PS4 and the graphics are amazing. Unlock the comic spider suit and you can see just how realistic the people and objects look next to a 2-D Spider-Man. On top of that, the voice acting cast is deep and talented. The total package is the most polished open world game I've played since Horizon Zero Dawn. My only complaint is that the streets are filled with too few types of video game people.

    The story itself is an epic thrill ride with a truly cinematic ending. If you really want to enjoy the story, play the Friendly Neighborhood mode and forget about having to unlock everything. Otherwise be ready to take down bases and perform challenges to upgrade your gear. I would say that most of the gear can be bypassed, and maybe only 1/2 the challenges need to be completed before the final boss fights. The completionist that I am, I finished all side quests before advancing the story. Because I love the gameplay, I loved playing all of the repetitive content. I feel like a hypocrite because I tired of Ubisoft's open world bases long ago and lambasted Arkham Knight for it's overuse of bases. Maybe I'm inherently biased toward Spider-Man. Maybe its the limited nature of the bases and lack of padding that makes other games a slog to play. Assuming you don't die and restart too often, the game is a tight experience.

    Without hesitation, I label this game a must play. You will love it. I guarantee it.    … Expand
  64. Bastrix
    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.    … Expand
  65. JAX85
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing Game , Amazing Spider man , Amazing Story , Graphic , Sound , Gameplay and ..... All things are awesome! Thanks with everything Sony for all story mode games , story is soul of all games , without story all games are ****
  66. jmason86
    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
  67. thebomb
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Spider-Man is easily one of the best superhero games out there. The combat is versatile and the web-swinging feels just great. The story combines the best of Peter Parker in and outside his costume. The variety of suits and other unlockables make playing the game until completion more than just worthwhile. In spite of all the convincing reasons to add this game to your PS4 collection, theSpider-Man is easily one of the best superhero games out there. The combat is versatile and the web-swinging feels just great. The story combines the best of Peter Parker in and outside his costume. The variety of suits and other unlockables make playing the game until completion more than just worthwhile. In spite of all the convincing reasons to add this game to your PS4 collection, the boss fights feel like a bit of a let-down as the way of defeating them doesn't vary a lot. I would've wished for more BFs in the style of Batman: Arkham City where there is an individual and fun way to defeat every single boss. But who am I kidding: in light of the overall fun I've had playing this I can strongly recommend this to people who like superhero or Spider-Man games in the general.… Expand
  68. Vapor96
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    The web-slinging is so satisfying and the story grips you all the way through. The combat is also great and fluid fun with a nice variety of web-based gadget attacks. A truly wonderful superhero game comparable to the fantastic Batman: Arkham games.
  69. kheldrew
    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
  70. Instable
    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.
  71. VirgonoShaka
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    Insomniac games creates the true Spidey game, with excellent mechanics and gameplay and a good story campaign with interesting side quests. Add to that a lot of content, from costumes, to gadgets, to challenges to a big map to excellent voice acting, and you have the best superhero experience since Arkham City. With only a few blips (the meh stealth missions, repetitive objectives after aInsomniac games creates the true Spidey game, with excellent mechanics and gameplay and a good story campaign with interesting side quests. Add to that a lot of content, from costumes, to gadgets, to challenges to a big map to excellent voice acting, and you have the best superhero experience since Arkham City. With only a few blips (the meh stealth missions, repetitive objectives after a while (Arkham Style) this is a game that truly allows you to feel like spidey and it is a definite reason to pick it up if you are fan. Looking forward to more.… Expand
  72. Zumpano
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    In terms of Superhero games, Batman seemed to be dominating it with the Arkham series. However, Spider-Man seemed to be close behind him with games like the PS1 Spider-Man game, the Spider-Man 2 Movie Game, and Ultimate Spider-Man. But while he was close, he didn't get first place.

    Then out of the bloom at E3 2016, Insomniac Games, the developers of the Spyro and Ratchet and Clank    In terms of Superhero games, Batman seemed to be dominating it with the Arkham series. However, Spider-Man seemed to be close behind him with games like the PS1 Spider-Man game, the Spider-Man 2 Movie Game, and Ultimate Spider-Man. But while he was close, he didn't get first place.

    Then out of the bloom at E3 2016, Insomniac Games, the developers of the Spyro and Ratchet and Clank series alongside Sunset Overdrive was tasked to make a Spider-Man video game. I lost my mind. We had to wait two years for the game to come out but man was it worth it.

    Great story, colorful cast of characters, terrific voice acting, beautiful graphics even on a regular PS4 and fun game play is what you expect in this game. There is a variety of stuff you can do in the game and tons to collect. Interact with the streets of New York City and stop crimes. This is the most definitive Spider-Man game I've played. Many people compare the combat to the Arkham games and I can see that, but I get a more Spider-Man 2 Movie Game vibe when fighting baddies. Just think of the game combining the two games together. And web swinging is fluent and fast. I didn't use fast travel a whole lot because of how good it was to swing.

    The only gripe I have is that, while there is plenty of stuff for you to do in the game, it does get a bit repetitive at points.

    Besides that, this is a must own for Spider-Man fans like me. And even if you aren't one, then I think this game could change your mind.    … Expand
  73. JCargnielo
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    Ótimo jogo, ficar voando pela cidade é bem bacana, os gráficos são lindos, a jogabilidade também é muito boa, os vilões estão com um visual ótimo, a história também é muito boa. Ótimo trabalho da Insomniac Games
  74. SkinnySkittles
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I finally got my PS4 and I am happy to say that I have only played one game like. Sunset Overdrive. I loved Sunset Overdrive and thought it was an excellent game. Then Insomniac goes back to PS4 and I am curious. I wait for the critic review and User Score on Metacritic to roll in and it seems great. I went out 4 days ago to buy a PS4 and as of this review have completed the main story andI finally got my PS4 and I am happy to say that I have only played one game like. Sunset Overdrive. I loved Sunset Overdrive and thought it was an excellent game. Then Insomniac goes back to PS4 and I am curious. I wait for the critic review and User Score on Metacritic to roll in and it seems great. I went out 4 days ago to buy a PS4 and as of this review have completed the main story and a good amount of collectibles. I must say this game is spectacular. I haven't binged a game for a long amount of time since Dragon Ball Fighterz. This is a must buy if you own a PS4 and you must buy a PS4 no matter what. All the Xbox Fanboys hating on this game should get 2 things: A life and a PS4...oh yeah, they should also get Spider-Man.… Expand
  75. boris_out
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    Великолепное возвращение всеми любимого героя из детства.
  76. jeffbizloc
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    Was really close to getting platinum in this fun game. Spiderman lived up to the hype for me.

    Pros: - Just a fun game overall - traversal was smooth, fighting was well done, and the mini games solid - Not a fashion souls guy, but I loved all the Spiderman suits - Enjoyed playing as other characters Cons: - Maybe a bit too many fighting events - The random crime events caused me    Was really close to getting platinum in this fun game. Spiderman lived up to the hype for me.

    Pros:
    - Just a fun game overall - traversal was smooth, fighting was well done, and the mini games solid
    - Not a fashion souls guy, but I loved all the Spiderman suits
    - Enjoyed playing as other characters

    Cons:
    - Maybe a bit too many fighting events
    - The random crime events caused me not to get platinum which is pretty lame
    - Stealth was good, but would of loved to see more of it    … Expand
  77. blacksterthebit
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing! All i can say is amazing! I was really scared that this game will be bad like almost all the other spider-man games but this one is perfect. The web swinging is incredible. The stealth feels really good and it is really useful. The combat is not a copy of batman arkham. The game mechanics in combat are totally different than batman arkham. The story is one of theAmazing amazing amazing! All i can say is amazing! I was really scared that this game will be bad like almost all the other spider-man games but this one is perfect. The web swinging is incredible. The stealth feels really good and it is really useful. The combat is not a copy of batman arkham. The game mechanics in combat are totally different than batman arkham. The story is one of the best spider-man stories ever. And the relationship between Peter and MJ is not cringy at all. I'm not gonna spoil anything for you because you have to play the game yourself. And about the graphics i have to say that it's nothing like amazing spider-man 2 which looked like a PS2 game. It looks amazing and there is no downgrade. There is a lot of stuff to do in the game's open world. I'm not gonna say what you can do because some of them are connected to the story and i'm not gonna spoil you anything. Now there are some side missions which are about a villian but not all of them. I think it would've been better if they added more villians but this won't make the game worse. If you see any one who's saying "this game is trash" or " it looks worse than a ps2 game" be sure that they're just some mad xbox fanboys. Just like how uncharted 4: a thief's end and god of war became two must play games on ps4, this is also a must play.… Expand
  78. sanek1728
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    The game is cool, BUT! City ... Well, like the layout! So in the building does not go, again BUT! This is not a card that is used to dit everything completely.
    + Some Buildings EVEN NO! Almost all buildings are Copyright Protected.
    And All Ostolnoe Ahueno! (I'm Russian gee gee)
  79. Gabriellord
    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
  80. therapidman
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    Despite some irritating stealth missions, this game is AMAZING (pun intended). The swinging feels great, the combat is fun, and all the extra things to collect are fun to collect because it just makes you swing around more. The story itself is phenomenal. Definitely a must-buy for PS4 owners.
  81. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Gran juego! gráficamente muy bien logrado, el sistema de batalla entretenido y divertido con un buen sistema de progresión, el mundo abierto pudo ser un poco mas vivo pero en general es un gran juego.
  82. Headcore22
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    El nuevo spiderman para ps4 se ha convertido en uno de mis nuevos exclusivos favoritos,, despues de tanto tiempo no hubo un spiderman tan bueno como el de la ps1, aunque es algo corto, pero el juego se compensa muy bien con la historia y detalles que puso insomniac.
  83. micahdubose
    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
  84. BitDaemon
    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
  85. Amkhazaei83
    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
  86. Clyra20
    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.
  87. Chris-Dee
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    woww!!! its my first spiderman game but it was awesome!!!!! great fight skills and a good story!!! really good work
  88. ZachPelfrey
    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.
  89. Maarten95
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Simply amazing. The gameplay is so smooth and the characters are great. Even the story suprises me with some very dark moments. Not at all what I expected from a spider man game. The only bad thing I can say about this game is that I don't like the screwball challenges. I also played the dlc and I don't understand why they put the same challenges in those. The rest of the side activitiesSimply amazing. The gameplay is so smooth and the characters are great. Even the story suprises me with some very dark moments. Not at all what I expected from a spider man game. The only bad thing I can say about this game is that I don't like the screwball challenges. I also played the dlc and I don't understand why they put the same challenges in those. The rest of the side activities are enjoyable. I especially liked the tombstone sidequest and I wish there were more of those. Therefore I rate this game a 9.… Expand
  90. Tallica
    Oct 6, 2018
    9
    This is pretty much everything I'd hoped for from this game.
    So much fun to play.
    The only way I'd improve it would be to vary the side mission stuff up a bit - I'm not a fan of "collect 50 of these, collect 20 of these, stop this crime 50 times" etc..kinda feels like busy work when I'd prefer more actual missions.
  91. elias0404
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    i think this is the best spiderman game ever. you can really feel that insomniac did all they could to make this the best spiderman game. and i can say that it is. the web swinging is one of the best things in the game but it's not the best. i would say that the best thing is the story, it's the best story out of all the all the games.
  92. JoseJulian86
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, great dynamics, great history.
    Buy it you won't regret!!
  93. Vlastel1n
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    That Good! Amazing Gameplay! The gameplay is the best part of this amazing game!
  94. ISteP_
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Let's start with the graphics, this is one of the biggest advantages in the game, this is not some kind of breakthrough in the graphics, but it's nice to look at it. The costumes are made perfectly without any complaints, you can see all the details (I especially like the way the costume from "Homecoming" looks like). Atmosphere: New York itself is not bad, I agree that the city sometimesLet's start with the graphics, this is one of the biggest advantages in the game, this is not some kind of breakthrough in the graphics, but it's nice to look at it. The costumes are made perfectly without any complaints, you can see all the details (I especially like the way the costume from "Homecoming" looks like). Atmosphere: New York itself is not bad, I agree that the city sometimes seems to be plastic, but the game has never been declared as "GTA" in the style of Spider-Man. Plot: In the beginning it seemed to me that it would be something like Amazing Spider-Man 1,2, all because the introduction is quite similar to the previous parts, but after I realized that this is a masterpiece (Thanks for the ending Insomniac Games). Action: this is also a masterpiece, this part of the game from Insomniac Games was 100% successful (And I do not understand people who say "That copy from Batman, everyone can, nothing new" firstly, what’s wrong, that the developers take the best and insert This is a game, and secondly, this is not a copy of Batman, check it out. Checkpoints are a separate topic here I do not understand the logic of Insomniac Games, how would we add stealth, but there’s no point in it, why it was impossible to do this: if a person has passed 1 wave on stealth, then the waves will not continue further, otherwise it’s kind of stupid you walk in stealth and here opponents notice you sharply. There are a huge amount of references. I also liked the idea of ​​scientific stations, which is quite interesting. As for portfolios that can be found all over the map, in any other game I would not care for it and I’d definitely not I did, but in this game everything is done correctly, you will learn what is new about the history of Peter. I can say with confidence that this game is a masterpiece. My score is 9/10.… Expand
  95. CRITICmangames
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Bueno, Spiderman es Increible, El personaje de Peter Parker sinceramente me aburrio un poco, pero de resto, El mundo abierto es muy grande y hermoso, las interacciones con las personas son muy bonitas ademas pequeñisimos detalles se logran ver perfectamente.
    GRAN TRABAJO DE INSOMNIAC GAMES.
  96. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    As a fan of both Spider-Man and Insomniac Games, my hype was completely fulfilled in every possible way. Nothing from this game suffered at all. The story was completely engrossing, slowly building up over 3 acts leading to an amazing final act. The gameplay was perfect and felt exactly as a Spider-Man game should feel down to every fluid movement. The boss battles were intense and alwaysAs a fan of both Spider-Man and Insomniac Games, my hype was completely fulfilled in every possible way. Nothing from this game suffered at all. The story was completely engrossing, slowly building up over 3 acts leading to an amazing final act. The gameplay was perfect and felt exactly as a Spider-Man game should feel down to every fluid movement. The boss battles were intense and always action packed, with a surprising amount of control given to the player at all times. The side content was always fun and never felt like a chore, always giving you rewarding unlockables along the way. As someone who loved the old N64/PS1 Spider-Man game, this game felt like a huge evolution of my childhood. It put me back in the shoes of a young boy thinking it was so cool to take on the world of Spider-Man. That was a very special feeling I wasn't sure this game could capture... but it did. It was the perfect Spider-Man game.… Expand
  97. ToshLichev
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Hands down the best modern Spider-Man game out there. Feels like it was made by a team that actually loves and cares for the character and the world he lives in.
  98. REOKHC
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Spiderman es uno de mis superheroes favoritos y este juego es simplemente la experiencia definitiva para ser el aracnido, insomniac hizo un trabajo muy bueno ese al igual que santa monica, tal vez lo unico que me hubiera gustado seria cambiar o hacer la banda sonora un poco mas sustanciosa o como le llamamos en mexico con un poco mas de carne, la rejugabilidad es muy buena aunque los DLCSpiderman es uno de mis superheroes favoritos y este juego es simplemente la experiencia definitiva para ser el aracnido, insomniac hizo un trabajo muy bueno ese al igual que santa monica, tal vez lo unico que me hubiera gustado seria cambiar o hacer la banda sonora un poco mas sustanciosa o como le llamamos en mexico con un poco mas de carne, la rejugabilidad es muy buena aunque los DLC si se llegan a sentir como que recortaron el contenido con el pretexto de venderlo, pero esto no afecta la experiencia del juego, totalmente inmersivo, una historia buena y que tambien abre muchas futuras posibilidades de creacion de secuelas o precuelas… Expand
  99. epicgbro
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    Detail: For the PS4, the game is one of the best looking games on the console. It has plenty of cool areas to explore, as well as hints and nods to other marvel, well, things.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is fun and fluid, and can easily give you a great challenge with a good skill ceiling, or you can make it really easy if you just wanna beat up some easy bad guys and follow the story.    Detail: For the PS4, the game is one of the best looking games on the console. It has plenty of cool areas to explore, as well as hints and nods to other marvel, well, things.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is fun and fluid, and can easily give you a great challenge with a good skill ceiling, or you can make it really easy if you just wanna beat up some easy bad guys and follow the story. However, due to the fact that it's limited to the PS4, and not available on a PC, the framerate is approximately 30 FPS, however for a single player console game is acceptable.
    Story: Interesting, captivating, fresh, new, unique, fun, and nostalgic. It's a truly original Spidey story, but it feels just like how Spidey was meant to be. It's a better story than the MCU movies, the Toby magquire movies, and the Andrew Garfield stories.
    Extra content: Good price for what it offers, cool new suits, new side missions, and a good extension of the base story. However, all three extra content packs are quite short, only with 3-4 hours of main story each.    … Expand
  100. ThaFlu84
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    Probably the best superhero action game behind the Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Despite repetitive side activities, it has a great story, a lot of charisma, and great combat highlighted by the numerous suits and mods.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 116
  3. Negative: 0 out of 116
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 11, 2019
    95
    One of the best Spider-man games in history and a victory for the future of the singleplayer AAA games.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jan 25, 2019
    80
    There are myriad good reasons why Marvel's Spider-Man is the best-selling and highest-rated Spider-Man title in years. While it has a few glaring flaws, they pale in comparison to all of the things the team at Insomniac got right. A well-acted, strong story serves as the backbone for an experience that just plain feels right for Spider-Man, and fans and newcomers alike won't be disappointed by this trip to the Spider-verse.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2019
    90
    This game does for Spider-Man what the Arkham series did for Batman. Immensely satisfying movement system, excellent combat, fast pace, superb visuals and wealth of side activities converge to bring a wonderful experienced, diluted only by some minor missteps in the story and a couple of stealth sequences where you control supporting characters instead of Spidey. [11/2018, p.54]
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