Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) is Insomniac Games' definitive Spider-Man game — a PS4 masterpiece that captures the joy of web-swinging, the complexity of Peter Parker's double life, and the weight of being New York City's greatest hero. This is not an origin story: Peter Parker is 23, a seasoned hero with eight years of experience, a stable relationship with MJ Watson, and an internship at Dr. Octavius's lab. The game picks up mid-career and tells an original story of escalating crisis as the Sinister Six rise.
Web-swinging is the game's first and most important joy — momentum-based traversal through a meticulously recreated Manhattan that rewards skillful play with speed and fluidity. Combat blends Spider-Man's acrobatic style with a gadget system, environmental interactions, and suit powers that create enormous variety. The Benchmark system encourages creative combat: avoiding damage, stunning multiple enemies, and using environmental takedowns all contribute to a performance score.
Three story DLC expansions — The City That Never Sleeps (Turf Wars, Heist, Silver Lining) — add 5–8 hours each and introduce Black Cat, Hammerhead, and additional storylines. The Remastered version (PS5 and PC) adds ray tracing, faster load times, and three new suits. At current sale prices, Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the best action value propositions in gaming.
Fluid momentum-based swinging that rewards timing and skill with speed. Mastering web-zip, swing launch, and wall-run creates a traversal system unlike any other.
8 suit powers and 8 gadgets create combat variety. The Spider-Drone, Web Bomb, and Impact Web each open different tactical approaches.
Landing hits builds Focus. Spend it to heal or trigger a devastating Finisher on priority targets. Managing Focus is the core skill of sustained combat.
A 1:1 recreation of Manhattan with 100+ activities: Landmark photos, backpacks, Research Stations, and Crimes happening in real time.