This game understands that Peter Parker and his relationship to other characters is truly what sets Spider-Man stories apart in comparison to other super heroes. There's still plenty of amazing action and high stakes encounters, but its grounded in very human emotions. A few scenes don't work for me, but the ones that really matter hit like a truck.

The traversal is my favorite in any open world game. They nailed the swinging, even better than the old Spider-Man 2 game. Side activities eventually become a bit repetitive, but the combat still keeps it mostly fun and engaging.

The DLCs are all worth playing, but I don't think the stories are as high quality as the base game. There are some really good moments, but the overall package is a bit lacking. Side activities start to feel even more tedious at a certain point too.

It's not a masterpiece, but it's by far the best Spider-Man game I've ever played.