The Amazing Spider-Man 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 44
  3. Negative: 17 out of 44
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2014
    40
    Average at its best.
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  2. Play UK
    Jun 21, 2014
    25
    A transparent and incompetent attempt to copy the Arkham series, this is a game that excludes the unmistakable stench of a budget title while it fails spectacularly. [Issue#245, p.66]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jun 16, 2014
    40
    With licensed movie tie-ins comes no responsibility. [July 2014, p79]
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  5. The Digital Fix
    Jun 6, 2014
    30
    Everything about The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is rushed; nothing is irrevocably broken but the whole package encapsulates the worst of movie tie-ins.
  6. GameCritics
    Jun 2, 2014
    45
    Although The Amazing Spider-man 2 isn't a catastrophic disaster by any means, there's also absolutely nothing to recommend it.
  7. Digital Spy
    May 22, 2014
    40
    Amazing Spider-Man 2 does little to dispel the negative reputation that licensed video games have garnered over the years, coming across like a project that was kicked out of the studio doors to coincide with the movie's release.
  8. Slant Magazine
    May 20, 2014
    30
    Lackluster battle mechanics, glitchy AI issues, and uninteresting, half-baked narrative passages make the roughly seven-hour initial playtime feel like double the length.
  9. Eurogamer Portugal
    May 16, 2014
    40
    To summarize, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a pity. It's a pity because the potential is there. I do not understand why they cannot treat this superhero with more respect and why they always have to wait for a movie to force a simplistic system in the "awesomeness" that is navigating from web to web through New York.
  10. Eurogamer Italy
    May 10, 2014
    40
    The PS4 version of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is simply disappointing. The lack of freshness is just a small part of the problem, clumsy graphics and boring action do the rest.
  11. EGM
    May 8, 2014
    25
    Easily Beenox’s worst outing with the Spider-Man brand. Nearly every game system is a step backward from the previous three Spidey games—this one isn’t worth your time or effort.
  12. God is a Geek
    May 8, 2014
    30
    Let me put it to you this way. I actually stopped playing The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to do some other work. I’d play a mission, decide I couldn’t take any more and go do something else instead, just to get away from it. Quite frankly, that’s the opposite of what a game should be.
  13. Gameblog.fr
    May 7, 2014
    40
    From any point of view, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a disappointment. If it's cool to play Spider-Man in Manhattan, this game is too similar to its predecessor (some improvement but not for the best) and can't be considered as a good "Spidey" game.
  14. Eurogamer Germany
    May 7, 2014
    40
    To be fair, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 nails the web-slinging. But everything else just reeks of a hastily cobbled together licensed game, the kind you had hoped the new consoles wouldn't have to put up with for a while.
  15. Eurogamer
    May 7, 2014
    20
    Developer Beenox showed in the past, with Shattered Dimensions, that it not only has fresh ideas for Spidey but the development chops to create a polished and impressive game built around the character. There's none of that inspiration or attention to detail here.
  16. GamingTrend
    May 5, 2014
    45
    While a lot of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 fails to impress, there is a decent amount of potential to be had in this Beenox product.
  17. Joystiq
    May 5, 2014
    40
    It may look like just another sloppy licensed game, but beneath the surface squirms a dissonant yet introspective deconstruction of the genre (probably).
  18. COGconnected
    May 4, 2014
    40
    This Spider-Man entry feels rushed, remains largely unchanged from previous Beenox Spider-Man games and the new web slinging mechanic zapped the fun out of arguably the most enjoyable things about Spider-Man games.

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 332 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 332
  2. Mixed: 96 out of 332
  3. Negative: 140 out of 332
  1. M9ki
    May 9, 2014
    5
    The developer did a decent job making the game, sadly the only interesting part about the game was The hero or menace" system, which RewardsThe developer did a decent job making the game, sadly the only interesting part about the game was The hero or menace" system, which Rewards Super Hero behavior by rewarding the web-slingers crime fighting efforts, and Includes consequences allowing criminality fester, which eventually falls apart. The game lacks in a variety of ways but some of the experiences keeps the game worth playing.… Full Review »
  2. CodyMstr
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    If you love your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, you'll love this game! I love the dynamic feel it has. So many surprises as soon as youIf you love your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, you'll love this game! I love the dynamic feel it has. So many surprises as soon as you start to play. Takes a while to get the hang of it, but like anything you'll get the hang(Yes, pun intended) of it. All in all the game is a great adaptation to be the webhead!… Full Review »
  3. Gamingrules37
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    I haven't finished the game (80% done) but it is great ! Sure the graphics suck and the dialogue is cheesy ! But it is fun and never fails toI haven't finished the game (80% done) but it is great ! Sure the graphics suck and the dialogue is cheesy ! But it is fun and never fails to deliver a very varied experience, The missions and combat is much improved from the first game and the Web slinging is much more dynamic, But I was surprised on how the story took me by surprise. The Characters are great as well and the missions are based on how you approach them . The side missions could be better since there is not much variety, The new suites and Hero/Menace system works well . All in all it is a game that people should try out ! especially if your childhood was based on Marvel like mine was !… Full Review »
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