Sadly, this game just isn't for me. The movement is smooth and satisfying when traversing the city overall, but I often got frustrated when trying to navigate to a specific part of an enclosed space. The combat is a real highlight, as there are a lot of options for dealing with various enemy types and Spidey really feels super-heroic without being overpowered; however, there are so many options that I often felt overwhelmed by choice.

What killed this game for me is how samey each element becomes. Yes, there are an enormous number of options for combat and movement, but I found myself relying on tried and true tactics too often after attempting some unsatisfying variation. The collectibles and side missions are largely just traversal busywork, but they are mandatory to unlock more powers, gadgets, and suits.

What really saves this game is the impeccable graphics, story, and overall tone. Insomniac really nailed the Spider-Man feel, so if that's your thing you will probably breeze right past my issues and love every second of this immaculately crafted experience. Content junkies will also love ticking off the plethora of open-world checkboxes. To me, so much of the presented content felt so generic it could have been procedurally generated, and the story missions didn't strike me as particularly interesting any more than the superhero blockbusters they are based on.