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Marvel's Spider-Man 2

9.0
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: PlayStation Studios
Released: 2023
Metacritic: 90
15-30h
Avg. Playtime
No DLC
Expansions
Solo Only
Multiplayer
$49.99
Best Price
PS5
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About Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Insomniac's spectacular third chapter in their Spider-Man universe — a PS5 exclusive that delivers the most ambitious Spider-Man story yet while significantly expanding the traversal system and combat possibilities of its predecessors. Peter Parker and Miles Morales both serve as playable protagonists in a story that brings Venom (inhabiting Harry Osborn) and Kraven the Hunter to New York simultaneously.

The new wing suit traversal system dramatically expands movement across the game's expanded Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens map — one of the largest and most detailed open worlds in any superhero game. Peter's Symbiote abilities (when bonded with the Venom symbiote) add a powerful and aggressive combat style alongside his traditional gadget-based play. Miles retains and expands his bioelectricity powers. Both characters have expanded parry mechanics and skill trees.

The PS5 hardware is used extensively: DualSense adaptive triggers create distinct resistance for different web-swinging moments; haptic feedback differentiates surfaces, impacts, and symbiote pulse attacks; loading is near-instant. Spider-Man 2 is a technical showcase of what PS5 exclusivity enables.

Why Players Love It

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Wing Suit Traversal

New wing suit gliding combined with web swinging creates the fastest, most exhilarating traversal in any open-world game.

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Symbiote Abilities

Peter's Venom-bonded abilities add aggressive tentacle attacks, a new parry slam, and a berserker combat mode distinct from his gadget-focused base kit.

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Dual Protagonist

Switch freely between Peter and Miles with complementary combat styles — Peter's gadget tech vs. Miles's bioelectric powers.

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DualSense Integration

Adaptive triggers for web tension, haptic feedback for impact and surface types — one of PS5's best controller implementations.

Overview Video

9.0Outstanding

Our Verdict

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Insomniac's finest achievement — spectacular traversal, dual-protagonist storytelling, and one of the PS5's most technically accomplished experiences.

Gameplay
9.0
Combat
9.0
Story
9.0
Graphics
9.8
Performance
9.8
Value
8.5
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Update 1.003 — New Game+
Jan 2024
  • New Game+ mode with enhanced enemy abilities
  • New suits and cosmetics exclusive to NG+
  • Ultimate difficulty added
  • Photo mode new poses and filters
Update 1.001 — Launch
Oct 2023
  • Fixed several mission progression bugs in Act 2
  • Improved web-swing physics in rainstorm weather
  • DualSense haptic calibration improvements
  • Performance improvements in Queens district

Community Tips

“Wing suit + web swing combined creates speeds the game barely contains. Learn the transition rhythm (glide to gain altitude, web to slingshot, glide again) for the fastest traversal.”
— SpideyVet · 2876 upvotes
“Peter's Symbiote Surge (L1+L3 during Symbiote mode) deals massive AOE damage and is your best tool against groups of heavily armored enemies. Save it for dense encounters.”
— MarvelPro · 2134 upvotes
“Miles's Venom abilities (bio-electric powers) are strongest when chained in sequence — Venom Punch > Venom Jump > Venom Dash creates a combo that chains crowd control effectively.”
— MilesMoralesMain · 1765 upvotes
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