Unveiling the Mind-Blowing Enhancements in Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A Review Comparison

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the highest-rated game in Insomniac's Spider-Man franchise, with an impressive 91 overall rating on Metacritic.

The release of Spider-Man 2 in 2023 adds to the incredible lineup of critically acclaimed games, solidifying it as one of the best years in gaming history.

With the reviews now in for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, it has surpassed all previous entries in Insomniac's Spider-Man game franchise, becoming the highest-rated installment to date. Insomniac Games continues to impress, consistently delivering exceptional Spider-Man games since the groundbreaking success of Marvel's Spider-Man in 2018, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero video games ever created.

Marvel's Spider-Man received widespread acclaim in 2018, with critics praising its stunning visuals, expansive open world depiction of New York City, exhilarating web swinging mechanics, and enjoyable combat system. While some reviewers had reservations about certain aspects such as the stealth sections featuring Mary Jane Watson and pacing issues in the campaign, the consensus was that the 2018 Spider-Man game stood as one of the year's best releases. Consequently, it received an overall rating of 87 on Metacritic.

Following this success, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was released in 2020 as a smaller-scale sequel that introduced Harlem as a new location within the open world map, set during the Christmas season, and placed a stronger emphasis on the title character. Reviews for Spider-Man: Miles Morales were generally positive, although not quite as glowing as those for the 2018 game. The primary criticism revolved around its shorter duration compared to its predecessor, as Miles Morales was on average at least 10 hours shorter. However, despite this, it garnered enough high scores to attain an impressive overall rating of 85 on Metacritic.

Spider-Man 2 Reviews

Spider-Man Review Score - 88

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review Score - 85

Spider-Man 2, released by Marvel, surpasses both the 2018 and 2020 games in terms of its overall review score. The reviews for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 have been immensely positive, resulting in an impressive 91 overall rating on Metacritic. This achievement solidifies its position as the highest-rated Spider-Man game developed by Insomniac Games thus far.

Spider-Man 2 not only holds the highest rating among all Spider-Man games created by Insomniac, but it is also tied as the highest-rated game ever made by Insomniac. With an overall rating of 91, Spider-Man 2 shares the same score as Spyro: Year of the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal. Undoubtedly, this news should thrill Spider-Man enthusiasts, as they eagerly anticipate the release of the hero's new open-world adventure on October 20.

The arrival of Spider-Man 2 further solidifies 2023 as an exceptional year in the world of gaming. With one critically acclaimed game following another, gamers have experienced a slew of remarkable releases, and there are still more highly anticipated titles on the horizon.

Spider-Man 2 launches October 20, exclusively for PS5.

Source: Metacritic