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Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the next game in the critically acclaimed Marvel's Spider-Man franchise. Developed by Insomniac Games in collaboration with PlayStation and Marvel Games. Swing, jump and utilize the new Web Wings to travel across Marvel’s New York, quickly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales to experience different stories and epic new powers, as the iconic villain Venom threatens to destroy their lives, their city and the ones they love. Quickly swap between both Spider-Men as you explore an expanded Marvel’s New York. Fight against a variety of new and iconic villains, including an original take on the monstrous Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard and many more.
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Story and Narrative
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Critics rave about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 story, praising its development, emotional depth, and engaging plot. They appreciate the mentorship dynamic between Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as well as the chemistry between voice actors Yuri Lowenthal and Nadji Jeter. The appearance of various villains is well-executed and tonally consistent. While some reviewers note criticisms like lack of emotional depth and repetitive themes, the overall consensus is that the story is highly enjoyable, well-crafted, and a standout aspect of the game.
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Gameplay
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Critics rave about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gameplay, praising its polished combat mechanics, new abilities, and exciting combos. The addition of diverse powers for both Spider-Men, enhanced traversal abilities, and new playable characters elevate the gaming experience. While some critics find quick-time events and side missions lacking, overall, the gameplay is tight, engaging, and satisfying, with minimal flaws. The consensus is that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 delivers an enjoyable, improved gaming experience that surpasses its predecessors.
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Graphics and Visual Design
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Critics unanimously praise Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for its stunning graphics and visual design, highlighting the immersive depiction of New York City with minute detail and impressive character models. While some minor criticisms were noted, the overall consensus is that the game's visuals are exceptional and among the best of the modern era, enhancing the overall Spider-Man experience.
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Music and Sound Design
89
Critics rave about Marvel's Spider-Man 2's top-notch sound design and music, praising its immersive qualities and use of DualSense features. The soundtrack is lauded for its heroic themes and emotional impact, with no major criticisms noted. Overall, the consensus is that the game's audio enhances the cinematic experience, with exceptional sound effects and music that elevate gameplay to Hollywood-level production value.
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Voice Acting
87
Critics rave about the exceptional voice acting in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, praising the actors' ability to bring characters to life and add emotional depth to the narrative. Standout performances by Yuri Lowenthal and Nadji Jeter as Peter Parker and Miles Morales were highlighted, with only minor criticisms about the writing mentioned. Overall, the voice acting received widespread acclaim for its top-notch quality and engaging delivery.
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Technical Performance
86
Critics raved about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the PS5, praising its use of the console's features like fast loading times and DualSense controller support. Insomniac Games' attention to detail impressed, with a consistent 60FPS framerate and minimal bugs. While some minor issues were noted, the game was hailed as a technical marvel, showcasing the PS5's capabilities and delivering a seamless and immersive gaming experience.
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Replay Value
76
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 offers a mix of opinions on replay value. Critics praise the game for its side missions, activities, and collectibles that enhance replayability, with some noting up to 30-40 hours for completion. The open world of New York is packed with distractions and exploration opportunities. However, criticisms include repetitive side missions, lack of variety in the open world, and uninteresting random crimes. Overall, critics agree that the game provides significant additional content and challenges, making it worth replaying for fans of the Spider-Man franchise.
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Overall Verdict
Critics unanimously praise Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for its exceptional gameplay, engaging storyline, and stunning visuals, calling it one of the best superhero games ever made. The game successfully expands on its predecessor with improved mechanics and the addition of playing as both Peter and Miles. While some critics note shortcomings in innovation and open-world design, the overall sentiment is highly positive. Despite minor criticisms about pacing and repetitive elements, the game is lauded as a genuine pleasure to play and a triumphant continuation of the series. Highly recommended for fans of action games, Spider-Man, and the first game.
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Reviews
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Cogconnected.com
Oct 16, 2023
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Greatest superhero game ever made, game-of-the-year contender
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Theloadout.com
Oct 16, 2023
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Spider-Man 2 is hands-down the best game of the PS5 era so far, a masterpiece that raises the bar for PlayStation exclusives.
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Dailystar.co.uk
Oct 16, 2023
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This is one of the best games of the year and the best exclusive on PS5 in 2023. It is web-crawlingly brilliant at every turn.
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Gamingnexus.com
Oct 16, 2023
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Spider-Man 2 takes what was already a 10 and elevates it to a new level. It is a must-play game that surpasses its predecessors in every aspect.
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Inverse.com
Oct 16, 2023
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A compact and tight experience that delivers a varied and exciting superhero game, earning the title of the best superhero game ever made.
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Gameshub.com
Oct 16, 2023
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The review gives Marvel's Spider-Man 2 a five-star rating (★★★★★) and praises it as a believable epic with confidence, style, and an essential human touch.
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Ggrecon.com
Oct 16, 2023
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The game is highly praised as a triumphant continuation of the series, with a compelling story, fluid gameplay, and an expansion of the traversal mechanics. The reviewer had a great time playing the game and gives it a 5/5 rating.
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Vg247.com
Oct 16, 2023
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is exceptional, the best a superhero game has ever felt
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Twinfinite.net
Oct 16, 2023
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy of PlayStation titles and one of Insomniac's best games to date.
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Well-played.com.au
Oct 16, 2023
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a brilliant and passionate game that showcases the love and attention to detail put into it. It's a must-play for fans of Spider-Man.
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