Exciting Revelation: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Feature Drops Unexpectedly!

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 introduces fall damage as an optional feature, making web swinging more challenging and realistic.

The addition of fall damage is surprising, considering it is the inaugural game in the Insomniac Spidey series and one of the initial Spider-Man games to incorporate it. However, in the earlier games, the absence of fall damage never bothered players because of the thrilling traversal system, making its inclusion in Spider-Man 2 seem like an abrupt departure from the norm.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 excels at providing players with the authentic sensation of web swinging through the bustling streets of New York City. Like its predecessors, the traversal system developed by Insomniac Games is a delightful experience, encouraging fans to spend hours swinging instead of progressing in the storyline. Some may even revisit the game repeatedly solely to relish in the exhilaration. However, players must exercise caution, as neglecting to do so can abruptly bring an end to their web swinging escapades.

In contrast to the previous two games, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 introduces a heightened level of difficulty for players seeking an additional challenge in web swinging. By enabling fall damage, players can inject a touch of realism into their Spidey adventures. While this aspect can create amusing situations, its implementation feels somewhat peculiar. It marks the first appearance of fall damage in the series of Insomniac's Spider-Man games and places it among the early iterations in the history of Spider-Man games as a whole, thus giving the impression of an unexpected addition.

Spider-Man 2's Fall Damage Feels Very Unexpected

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 comes with fall damage turned off by default, allowing players to enjoy web-swinging without any consequences. However, for those seeking a more realistic and challenging experience, fall damage can be activated.

Once fall damage is enabled, web-swinging in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 becomes much riskier. Players must be careful not to miss a swing or land haphazardly, as Spider-Man will suffer the consequences. Depending on the height of the fall, he may come away with minor injuries or, in extreme cases, instantly perish upon impact. While this feature can lead to amusing situations, it may also feel peculiar, given its late addition to the game.

Both Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales did not include this feature, and it seemed that Insomniac Games had no interest in adding it. Despite its absence making the game slightly less realistic, most players hardly noticed due to the incredibly enjoyable traversal system. The studio successfully captured the essence of being Spider-Man, and the lack of fall damage only enhanced that experience. It even worked for some players, as it gave the impression of superhero landings. This is why it's puzzling that the studio suddenly changed its approach.

It would have been understandable if Marvel's Spider-Man did not feature fall damage, players voiced their discontent, and Insomniac Games subsequently added it in the next installment. However, this did not occur, and the feature was absent in the subsequent game as well. It was only in the third game that it was finally introduced as an optional feature. While its inclusion is not a negative aspect, as it can be enjoyable to experiment with, the timing is still peculiar. Now that it has been implemented, it will be intriguing to observe how the studio approaches it in the future.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is available now on PS5