Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Thrilling Venom-centric story ; New special abilites are a blast ; Web wings are a joy to use ; Instantaneous loading times

Inconsistent face models ; Side missions are still repetitive

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is exactly what you want from a sequel, building upon the web-swinging traversal and thrilling combat with numerous upgrades, while also making the most of the PS5’s cutting-edge hardware for improved visuals and instantaneous...

Nuanced story Standout sidequests Excellent combat Traversal is even better PS5's most powerful game

Plot can feel bloated

“Marvel's Spider-Man 2 swings above its predecessors in a bigger, fiercer sequel that gets the most out of the PS5's power.”

Visually ravishing ; Story is really well-told ; Some fun new moves ; Expanded city is thrilling to traverse

Does still feel quite familiar ; Could do with more side quests

Spider-Man 2 is a joy to play, even if it doesn't break that much new ground in gameplay terms. It's just so polished, and tells its heartfelt tale nicely, punctuated by incredibly impressive set pieces that ooze with detail. Platform tested:...

A visual, sensory, experiential PS5 showcase ; Bigger but not bloated open world that’s a joy to traverse ; Excellent storytelling that resonates ; Refined fast-paced combat with even more Spidey powers

Some late-game difficulty spikes and mechanics

A superior sequel to already one of the biggest PlayStation and pop culture blockbusters that makes you feel amazing.

The last few years have been very good to fans of the friendly neighborhood superhero, and Spider-Man 2 is another winner for Marvel’s golden child. Even if you’ve been feeling comic book movie fatigue in recent months, you absolutely need to play...