Marvel’s Spider-Man Review

With Spider-Man: Remastered coming out next month, it’s time to take a look back at the original game. Marvel’s Spider-Man released for the PlayStation 4 in 2018. The game received tons of high praise from fans of the classic superhero. This was truly exciting because quality games featuring New York’s webslinger are somewhat rare.

It is commonly said that the 2004 movie tie-in, Spider-Man 2, is the best game to use the hero. If that is true, then how does Marvel’s Spider-Man shape up against the champion from the past?

The flow of combat

Marvel’s Spider-Man uses many combat mechanics that you would find in the popular Batman Arkham series. Fans of superhero games will be very familiar with this gameplay loop. However, Marvel’s Spider-Man successfully gives this style of play an identity of its own.

Spidey is extremely agile when confronted by groups of enemies. The player will have plenty of options in how to approach a situation at the start of the game. These options only grow as the story and character progresses, too. Various powers, gadgets, and even combos allow for a deep and satisfying combat experience.

Of course, the power balance between enemies is handled well, too. The standard thugs and criminals that players deal with on the streets are much weaker than the foes found in many of the story missions. When the player and Spider-Man contend with a real threat, it’s immediately clear that things have gotten a bit more serious.

That being said, the game isn’t incredibly challenging on even higher difficulties. That isn’t a bad thing, however. Marvel’s Spider-Man is a game that is easy to enjoy and relax with.