Developed by Insomniac Games (the studio behindRatchet & ClankandSunset Overdrive), Marvels Spider-Man is set in an original, standalone universe separate from the comic series. The game casts players in the role of an older, more experienced Peter Parker, who must use his powers to save New York from some of his most memorable villains, including Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, Vulture, and Silver Sable.
Spider-Man is still a hugely enjoyable adventure full of great characters and moments, and just about one of the best videogame realisations of superheroing to date. Insomniac are a studio with nearly 25 years experience of producing slick, tactile action adventures that feel great to play, and seeing that expertise turned to a licensed game has created an impressively, polished and crafted experience. –Leon Hurley[Full review]
What I love more than anything, is that behind the traversal and combat, Insomniac is a wonderfullycontrollingdeveloper. For the entire length of the campaign they wont hand the city over to a day/night cycle or randomise the weather because they want total command of the atmosphere for the beats big and little to play out in. Just like they want those webs to attach to buildings in a convincing manner, they dont want to leave too many other details to be ground up in the cogs of an open-world. Somebody, in other words, is looking out for Spider-Man, a superhero whose pleasing vulnerability means that he needs looking after now and then–just as he could do with a little help getting his belongings out of the trash. –Christian Donlan[Full review]
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I wanted Marvels Spider-Man on PS4 to make me feel like Spider-Man: To sail between the highrises of New York City, to nimbly web up hordes of enemies, and tussle with familiar, animal-themed villains. Insomniac Games first foray into the world of Marvel handily delivers on all of that. But what I didnt expect from Spider-Man was to come away feeling just as fulfilled to have inhabited the life of Peter Parker. Aside from a few odd pacing issues, which momentarily took me out of the experience of being a superhero, and a world of optional missions that dont always quite live up to the heft of the main story, Insomniac has delivered a Spider-Man story that both surprised and delighted me, coupled with gameplay that made me feel like Spider-Man nearly every step of the way. The Wall Crawlers open world doesnt consistently deliver the thrilling moments of its main campaign, but the foundation laid here is undoubtedly a spectacular one. –Jonathon Dornbush[Full review]
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Minor shortcomings dont detract from Insomniacs achievement in creating a game that feels like an authentic interpretation of a beloved creation. The feeling of embodying Spidey and using his abilities is astonishing, and the time spent on exploring its major characters help make its story feel heartfelt, despite superhero bombast. There have been open-world Spider-Man games before, but none so riveting and full of personality, none that explore and do justice to this many facets of the universe. Insomniac has created a superior Spider-Man experience that leaves a lasting impression, one that has you longing for just one more swing around New York City, even after the credits roll. –Edmond Tran[Full review]
Like Batman: Arkham Asylum before it, Spider-Man raises the bar for one of the worlds most beloved heroes. You feel like youre doing everything hes capable of. Insomniac succeeds in making Peter and the supporting cast just as memorable and engaging as the wall crawler. Excitement is delivered consistently from the outside of play right up to the last story frame, which is a real shocker that contains a reveal that will make the wait for the sequel almost unbearable. –Andrew Reiner[Full review]
GameSpots Edmond Tran praised Insomniacs take on the comic book hero for its excellent narrative and satisfying web-swinging mechanics. Swinging around New York as Spider-Man is endlessly fulfilling. Its a relatively straightforward system that isnt overly demanding on inputs, but the minor adjustments and variables in terrain you need to consider while in motion (webs require tangible attach points), as well as the weighty feeling of Spidey makes the process feel satisfyingly manual–theres just enough effort required to make you feel as if its all on you, he wrote in GameSpotsSpider-Man review.
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Insomniac Games takes Marvels most popular character for a spin and the results are fantastic. The developer establishes its own Spider-Man with a unique supporting cast and a beautiful recreation of New York to play around in. This is an absolutely beautiful game, with solid combat and a great story. Most of all, it really sells the feeling of being Spider-Man. The gaming history of Spider-Man has been uneven, but this is an amazing entry in that history. Pun intended. — Mike Williams [Full review]
Ahead of its release, reviews of Marvels Spider-Man began appearing online. Weve rounded up a sample of them below to give you a quick overview of what critics have to say about Spider-Mans latest outing. For a broader look at Marvels Spider-Mans critical reception, be sure to visit GameSpots sister site,Metacritic.
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Marvels iconic comic book hero Spider-Man has starred in numerous video game adaptations over the years, and while some of his outings have been excellent, the results havent always lived up to the webslingers reputation. His latest title,Marvels Spider-Man, has released exclusively on PlayStation 4 later this week, and judging by the games reception, its one of his best video game adventures yet.
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