Spider-Man has been a huge part of my life, for as long as I can remember. Peter Parker has frequently been someone I’ve looked to for guidance, someone I’ve always aspired to be like.
These new games have all lived up to the ideals of Spider-Man. Responsibility being the key theme of Spider-Man (2018), Identity being the theme of Spider-Man Miles Morales and now with Spider-Man 2 the theme is Balance.
Returning to these versions of the beloved characters has been a joy for me, both as a Spidey fan and a game enjoyer. Seeing Peter struggle with the Symbiote, seek to right any wrongs that he might’ve caused while under its influence and dealing with the repercussions of his actions, all while trying to find that right balance in his life between Peter Parker and Spider-Man.
The gameplay, whilst similar to the first, has been tweaked and perfected in the last few years into what has now become, possibly, the best superhero game on the market.
With my only complaints being a couple of suit designs at the end of the game, the story coming close to (but never fully) jumping the shark and a few minor technical issues. This is easily one of the best games I’ve had the pleasure to experience this year.
Spider-Man 2 might not be Game of the Year at the awards for 2023, but for me (as a huge Spidey fan) this is easily the best game I’ve played this year so far.
With its themes, it’s story, music and gameplay all perfected to an ‘amazing’ (pun intended) shine, I cannot wait to see where these characters are taken in the future!
These new games have all lived up to the ideals of Spider-Man. Responsibility being the key theme of Spider-Man (2018), Identity being the theme of Spider-Man Miles Morales and now with Spider-Man 2 the theme is Balance.
Returning to these versions of the beloved characters has been a joy for me, both as a Spidey fan and a game enjoyer. Seeing Peter struggle with the Symbiote, seek to right any wrongs that he might’ve caused while under its influence and dealing with the repercussions of his actions, all while trying to find that right balance in his life between Peter Parker and Spider-Man.
The gameplay, whilst similar to the first, has been tweaked and perfected in the last few years into what has now become, possibly, the best superhero game on the market.
With my only complaints being a couple of suit designs at the end of the game, the story coming close to (but never fully) jumping the shark and a few minor technical issues. This is easily one of the best games I’ve had the pleasure to experience this year.
Spider-Man 2 might not be Game of the Year at the awards for 2023, but for me (as a huge Spidey fan) this is easily the best game I’ve played this year so far.
With its themes, it’s story, music and gameplay all perfected to an ‘amazing’ (pun intended) shine, I cannot wait to see where these characters are taken in the future!