EU copy played on a PlayStation 3 Super Slim.

In hindsight this feels like a back to basics attempt after the rather lookwarm receptions to Spider-Man 3 and (the admittedly fun but extremely edgy) Web of Shadows. The lack of open or hub world to swing around and have fun in is the biggest elephant in the room and also an explanation as to why traversal just doesn't feel as fun. That all being said this is an enjoyable game, with Dan Slott as the writer and kind of serving as a precursor to his Spider-Verse storyline in the comics and the later Into The Spider-Verse movie, so it has a fun sense of character and plot. The gameplay, aforementioned disappointment aside, is enjoyable, with a strong influence from the beat 'em up genre and a healthy amount of character upgrades to keep things fresh. Gameplay itself tends to feel rather samey between the 4 Spider-Men with the standout being Noir's levels being rather shamelessly ripped from Arkham Asylum.

All in all, this is a fun Spidey title and probably the most well-rounded since Ultimate SM in the PS2/GC/Xbox days.