I have always been a massive Spider-Man fan, at least of the character. The newer films didn't really have that "Spider-Man" magic since I feel like he works best when he is just in his own world against his own villains and also dealing with every day struggles. He has always been the most relatable superhero and the one who still hides who he is in order to protect who he loves. I think that (and because of his very cool set of skills) people are drawn to him as a character and videogames are the perfect medium for him to shine... if done corectly.
Well, just as much as the first game, if not even slightly more, this game doesn't only manage to showcase the potential of one but two Spider-Men perfectly. Each of them gets enough time to shine, as the masked hero and as Peter/Miles. Their unique skills, characteristics and real life issues are balanced extremely well. The game also did what Spider-Man 3 failed at as a film and that is to include a lot of villains without it feeling too suffocating.
The story is not the greatest Spider-Man story ever told and at points predictable but it also has some interesting new ways of using certain characters. I liked it a lot and I think it felt big and it connected the world of both Spider-Men in a realitstic way, it made them grow closer and make sense as a pair. The combat is even more fun than in the first game and the swinging has been improved as well. Fast travel is in the game but I really only used it towards the end of the game when I was collecting all the collectables for the trophies.
The non-story-related content is plentiful but often a little annoying and tedious. However it is not mandatory stuff so it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of this amazing game. I was pretty sad when the credits rolled and I couldn't see more of where these characters are heading, but I am sure there will be more games in the future.
I got the Plat trophy for this game and my motiviation usually just disappears after finishing the story unless I really really like the game, so... I guess I really really liked this one. This is a must-play for every Spider-Man fan and at some point... for every PS5 owner!
Well, just as much as the first game, if not even slightly more, this game doesn't only manage to showcase the potential of one but two Spider-Men perfectly. Each of them gets enough time to shine, as the masked hero and as Peter/Miles. Their unique skills, characteristics and real life issues are balanced extremely well. The game also did what Spider-Man 3 failed at as a film and that is to include a lot of villains without it feeling too suffocating.
The story is not the greatest Spider-Man story ever told and at points predictable but it also has some interesting new ways of using certain characters. I liked it a lot and I think it felt big and it connected the world of both Spider-Men in a realitstic way, it made them grow closer and make sense as a pair. The combat is even more fun than in the first game and the swinging has been improved as well. Fast travel is in the game but I really only used it towards the end of the game when I was collecting all the collectables for the trophies.
The non-story-related content is plentiful but often a little annoying and tedious. However it is not mandatory stuff so it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of this amazing game. I was pretty sad when the credits rolled and I couldn't see more of where these characters are heading, but I am sure there will be more games in the future.
I got the Plat trophy for this game and my motiviation usually just disappears after finishing the story unless I really really like the game, so... I guess I really really liked this one. This is a must-play for every Spider-Man fan and at some point... for every PS5 owner!