I am still exploring all the game has to offer me. But this is an improvement on the first game on many levels.
This time around we get to play and switch between 2 heroes: Miles Morales and Peter Parker.
Each of them has unique abilities. Miles has abilities that revolve around his venom abilities, and Peter relies on his gadgets which can change gameplay and keep things fresh.
You also have the return of side activities and pop-up crime that help you gain exp and resources to upgrade your gear and suits.
One new thing for traversal is gliding, you gain access to this right in the beginning which makes exploring the city so much more fun.
Story wise it is a classic spiderman tale. I haven't played through it all but I can see a very promising setup that is bound to be a whole rollercoaster.
Do you need to play the previous games?
I recommend that you at least play the first insomniac spiderman game. The game offers a recap but a lot of call backs and nuance will be lost if you hop right into this game. On the other hand, you can completely skip the Miles Morales game and play this one. The Miles Morales game is only about 8 hrs of story which this game gives you a good recap of. Plus maybe skipping it will offer some more "freshness" to playing Miles in this game.
Cons:
This game at its core retained a lot of what made the first game great. But it can feel repetitive. Combat as usual is not so much challenging but a mashing of buttons against enemies that soak up damage to different degrees depending on how "tough" they are. When the game tries to challenge you, it does so by throwing enemies that block you or try to overwhelm you with numbers which after a few fights can get cumbersome. The fights are definitely more enjoyable as Miles. At least for me.
There is some grind to this game, but only if you want to unlock everything and get every activity done. And I recommend at least unlocking skills because otherwise, combat will get even more stale.
Pros:
The graphics are beautiful
The swinging and traversal of the city is fun and so spot on.
Story is intriguing and the character switching is fun and freshens up the gameplay
Now, is the game worth $69.99? Sadly, not to me.
Don't get me wrong, it is a fun game and if you liked the previous games and you enjoy Spiderman/Marvel you will like this game. You have a lot of gameplay and a lot of content to find and explore but when I looked it up the campaign averages 18-20 hrs without the side activities. When you include the side stuff you are looking at 30 hrs of gameplay. Unless you pursue a completionist gameplay then you are looking at 40 hrs (estimated)
But the content is not enough to warrant the not-so-new price increase of video games. If you are really excited about the game, you can buy it at full price. But honestly, I would wait for a sale if you can. Holidays are right around the corner afterall.
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Product information
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 5 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0C7WNMCSC |
| Release date | October 20, 2023 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,709 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #161 in PlayStation 5 Games |
| Product Dimensions | 5.55 x 0.55 x 6.73 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | English |
| Rated | Teen |
| Item model number | SNYP1000038679PS5 |
| Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Date First Available | June 16, 2023 |
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From the manufacturer
Close to Being the Perfect Sequel With Major Drawbacks
A great Spiderman game with outstanding visuals and some appreciated gameplay mechanics. The story is well written and enjoyable. Many gripes hold me back from giving this a solid 5 stars. We've seen the same moves and abilities with some fresh tweaks but over time the combat is going to feel a bit boring since it is recycled from previous games. What makes me dislike the game is the boss encounters, it's too overwhelming having to take more than 5-10 minutes to go on 3 rounds fighting the bosses. I played this in spectacular difficulty so you’re going to be sitting there for a while just to proceed through the main story. Another thing I dislike is the glitches, after installing the game. $70 is a hefty price tag when some scenes aren't rendered properly or the game just crashes because of the bugs. I've had multiple issues with the framerate frequently dipping completely taking me out of the immersion. Last but not least the story is unforgivably short took me less than 5 days to complete again $70 I would expect those hours of playing to be worth the money but to me, it falls short, yeah there are sides missions, and activities but they feel boring after a while since it’s the same thing over and over. I would wait for a sale if you’re looking to buy the game. 4.3 out of 5 - Good 👏
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Nice game
