The hype for the Spiderman 2 game has been high around the world, no? Finally, it was released by Marvel for the PlayStation 5 on Friday, 20th October 2023. It is arguably the best superhero video game developed so far.
Previously, both Spider-Man and Spider-Man Miles Morales games performed really well in the market. More than 35 million copies have been sold since their release. So, the expectations for Spiderman 2 are also skyrocketing.
Let’s explore this new Spiderman game’s features, characters, storyline, and everything in between. The excitement is about to double!
Quick Overview
Spiderman 2 facilitates a variety of skills, gadgets, and suit tech to improve your combat style. You can unlock those with skill points earned through battles and exploration. Peter and Miles each have their unique traits and shared skills which can be helpful in both combat and exploration.
Moreover, you need to have quick reflexes and smart use of abilities to survive intense battles. Now, abilities are not dependent on specific suits. Therefore, you can alter them according to your needs from the pause menu.
Furthermore, they have added a new ‘web wing’ wingsuit for web-slinging, making it easier to glide through the city’s skyscrapers. It is a game-changer when heading over the East River. Overall, this suit provides a dynamic and engaging gliding experience.
Storyline
In Marvel’s Spiderman 2, you should be ready for a completely different storyline. Spiderman will be facing a lot of popular villains throughout the game. You can play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, each with their own part of the story. Moreover, you will also find a mysterious symbiote suit that adds a real twist to the whole story.
However, according to several reviews, the last third of the story gets a bit inconsistent. But surely, swinging through New York City and fighting those epic battles will definitely make you feel like Spider-Man.
Gameplay & Characters
The best feature of Spiderman 2 is its quick switch between characters. Once you are Peter Parker and the next second, you can switch to Miles Morales. To switch, you just swipe left on the controller’s touchpad.
They both have their unique stories and side quests. In combat, you have to control just one Spider-Man while the other is managed by AI.
Villains
This time, Marvel’s Spiderman 2 features Kraven the Hunter as the main antagonist. However, he is not alone. As Spiderman, you will be fighting against some classic Spiderman villains like Sandman, The Lizard, Scorpion, Mysterio, and more.
But it is important to mention that the battles are set to be challenging for Peter and Miles. Besides that, you can perform some seriously cool moves with the symbiote suit, like grabbing a bunch of enemies and slamming them all at once. As a superhero fan and gamer, this is going to be a wild ride for you.
Spiderman’s Suits
Marvel’s Spiderman 2 comes with an awesome set of 66 unique suits. Out of which, 34 suits are made for Peter and the other 32 for Miles. These suits represent different eras and storylines of Spider-Man. The symbiote suit is a big deal, but I would not spoil it. However, it is going to be something every Spiderman fan will love.
Gaming Experience
Marvel’s Spiderman 2 really put in a lot of effort to make sure everyone can have an out-of-the-world playing experience, no matter what their gaming needs are. It has some cool hearing presets that allow you to adjust the subtitles and the speaker, and mess with music and vibration settings.
Furthermore, if you are not a fan of motion stuff, developers got you covered with Motion Sensitivity Presets. Not only this, but they have also provided Motor Presets, which assist you in aiming and movement. You can also rely on Vision Presets for auto-healing and navigation. This can be a great feature for beginners. It is all about making sure everyone can swing into action in their own way.
Graphics and Visuals
Marvel’s Spiderman 2 raises the graphics and visuals bar in the gaming world. You will feel like they took New York City and brought it to life on the PS5. From Manhattan to Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, and Coney Island, everything is incredibly realistic. While roaming around the city, you will see busy streets, tons of yellow cabs in rush hour, and tourists snapping pics in Times Square.
Furthermore, the game’s visuals complement the PS5’s power, creating a vibrant, and dynamic open world. Even in the quieter moments, the game looks stunning, making every action-packed mission feel real. Marvel’s Spiderman 2 is a visual masterpiece that takes superhero gaming to a whole new level.
Pros
- Broad and amazing open-word design
- Catchy storyline and characters
- Has a quick switch feature with an efficient combat system
- A wide range of new and old spider-Man suits
- Unique abilities and playing style
- Smooth performance with high-quality graphics
Cons
- The story loses consistency at the end
- The game length looks forcefully extended
Conclusion
Indeed, Spiderman 2 is the best-ever superhero game with extraordinary action, features, suits, and many more. The visuals and graphics also set a new bar for the latest video games. Overall, the storyline is also very captivating but loses consistency in the end. As a gamer, you should definitely add Spiderman 2 to your gaming list and swing around NYC.
