Spider-Man 2: Unforgettable Techniques to Overpower Sandman

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews, which is a consistent trend in all of Insomniac Games' titles. The game kicks off on a thrilling note as Miles and Peter confront one of Spider-Man's long-standing adversaries, Sandman.

To initiate the battle, players must first reach Sandman's whereabouts. Along the journey, the game will provide a tutorial on fundamental mechanics like web swings and launches. It won't be long before players encounter Sandman, who is wreaking havoc.

How To Defeat Sandman

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To defeat Sandman, players must display patience and vigilance. Initially, they will struggle to inflict significant harm on Sandman. Their primary focus should be on evading his incoming attacks by pressing the Circle button. By simultaneously pressing the R1 and L1 buttons, players can seize the opportunity to retaliate and reduce Sandman's health. After successfully dodging his strikes for a period of time, players will gain access to a powerful move known as the Web Strike, activated by pressing the Triangle button. When Sandman hurls Peter into a building, players must quickly escape his clutches by holding down the R2 button and maneuvering Peter with the left analog stick.

Along the way, players may come across innocent individuals in grave danger, whom they can save by pushing the Triangle button. They should continue to swing through the city until Miles intervenes and escorts the person to safety. Subsequently, players will find themselves in an area teeming with sand minions. It is necessary to fend them off by utilizing the Square button to engage in hand-to-hand combat. As the sand minions become overwhelming, Peter will unleash his special weapon, the Spider Barrage, which can be executed by pressing the L1 and Square buttons. This devastating move specifically targets and defeats a single enemy.

The moment the real Sandman emerges, players must swiftly press R1 and L1 to lower a water pipe onto him. Without delay, players will then switch to controlling Miles, who must initiate the battle by hurling objects at Sandman. Shortly after, a prompt will materialize near the enemy's shoulder. By pressing the Triangle button, Sandman's shoulder can be crystallized.

The enemy will flee, and players must pursue. When the enemy pauses to throw objects, press R1 to shoot webs at him. Then, push the Triangle button to extract pieces of his visage and use them to strike Sandman by repeatedly tapping the Square button. Repeat this process, concluding by pressing the Triangle button to demolish Sandman's shoulder. As a result, Miles will be thrown aside, necessitating the players to retrieve him once more.

Sandman will employ sand streams that can inflict substantial damage, so gracefully swing around to evade them. Deploy web shooters and employ his sand fragments to strike him again. Finally, Peter will assist Miles by hurling a water tank at Sandman's face. Players will need to press the Triangle button to launch a final assault on the target.

Sandman then starts chasing Peter and Miles simultaneously. Use the left analog stick to control Miles and evade incoming attacks by pressing the Circle button. Miles eventually crashes down on the roof. In the following section, players will encounter additional minions and also learn how to execute the Venom Punch. To perform this move, players must press the L1 and Square buttons.

Upon successfully defeating the minions in the initial area, players must proceed to the next level, only to have the roof collapse and severely injure Miles. Restore health by pressing the Down button on the D-Pad. Proceed to eliminate more of Sandman's minions by crawling out.

In the climax, the ceiling will be torn apart by the formidable Sandman, enabling players to fling the water container at him. Subsequently, as Peter descends from above, players can take control of him and make use of the Web Wings by pressing the Triangle button. Sandman will respond by unleashing a series of tornadoes aimed directly at Peter.

Players will need to utilize the left analog stick to navigate through the onslaught of attacks. Once the chance to execute a web strike arises, simply press the button indicated on the screen. After a short while, additional minions will need to be defeated. Once every single one has been vanquished, unleash another web strike.

Miles will ultimately assist the players by utilizing his powers to energize the Spider Arms. To bring an end to Sandman's rampage, simply press the L1 and Circle buttons to unleash a powerful beam. This will mark the defeat of the initial boss in the game, resulting in Sandman's capture. Following that, there will be a conversation between Sandman, Miles, and Peter. PlayStation 5 users can now enjoy Spider-Man 2.