The WhatsNext verdict
If you want to inhabit Spider-Man through fluid swinging, expressive gadget combat, and a character-focused campaign, this delivers unusually well. Players seeking deep traversal mastery or consistently fresh open-world activities may wear out on it.
What it does best
Swinging through Manhattan feels like the fantasy
Fluid fights reward improvisation with webs and gadgets
A warmly performed Peter Parker and supporting cast
What might put you off
Repetitive open-world busywork
Swinging is cinematic but shallow
The setup
What you are walking into
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
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