Spider-Man 2 Review Thread | (91/100 OpenCritic)

Game Information

Game Title: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Platforms:

PlayStation 5 (Oct 20, 2023)

Trailers:

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 91 average - 100% recommended - 95 reviews

Critic Reviews

ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

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Attack of the Fanboy - Noah Nelson - 4.5 / 5

Despite the combat being marginally better, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is peak Spider-Man thanks to better UI, better villains, a better story, a bigger world, Web Wings, and two Spider-Men.

But Why Tho? - George Yang - 9 / 10

Despite some pacing issues, it has an emotional story and teases some exciting developments for future games. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is definitely one of the best games of 2023 and certainly a top-tier console exclusive for PS5.

Dexerto - Patrick Dane - 4 / 5

When Insomniac taps into the heart of its subject matter, be that Peter or Miles, it’s glorious. Being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is compelling. You’re equally important in saving the world or helping someone cross the street, a dichotomy this game understands beautifully. That’s why it’s a shame the main narrative gets tangled in its own web of disparate elements, falling just shy of greatness

Easy Allies - Michael Huber - 9 / 10

Refined combat and exploration highlight an intimate narrative in Insomniac’s highly anticipated follow up. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation

Eurogamer - Chris Tapsell - 4 / 5

At once a little simple and a little over-stuffed, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is still above all a game of immense charm and fluid, free-form style.

Game Informer - Matt Miller - 9.5 / 10

Insomniac has nailed that rarest of video game development feats. The team has landed a trilogy of games that all stand strong on their own merits but unite into a sweeping saga made better by experiencing its entirety. While more Spider-Man games will inevitably expand this mythology in new directions, there’s no need to wait. With Spider- Man 2, the developer has found what makes superhero stories worth telling (and retelling) and given its likable heroes the journey they deserve.

GameSpot - Jordan Ramée - 8 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 delivers an incredible story about heroes and villains grappling with loneliness.

Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 10 / 10

A stunning achievement both technically and narratively, Spider-Man 2 makes every moment of gameplay feel epic while still delivering a great story with a ton of heart. The creators at Insomniac know and love these characters, and that care manifests both in the quieter moments and in the jaw-dropping cinematic action scenes. Thrilling, gut-wrenching, and visually spectacular, this is among the best representations of Spider-Man in any media. An absolute no-brainer for every PlayStation 5 owner, Spider-Man 2 shows what your system is truly capable of.

IGN - Simon Cardy - 8 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 delivers Insomniac’s best tale yet, and despite its open world falling short, is a reliably fun superhero power trip.

Kotaku - Ethan Gach - Unscored

Even after completing everything there is to do in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, I still feel the tug to return and hurl myself down the streets of its New York City one more time. Its serpentine comic-book drama and explosive set pieces might not stick with me for years to come, but I will forever hear the siren call of its bustling world and the effortless grace with which it pulled me through it.

Metro GameCentral - David Jenkins - 8 / 10

The best Spider-Man game ever and probably the best use of Venom in any medium outside of comics, with the stunning visuals and slick gameplay overcoming a certain overfamiliarity.

Polygon - Grayson Morley - Unscored

Canons were made to be broken, and Spider-Man 2 swings in that direction. With a sequel teed up by the game’s final act, I’m eager to see where Insomniac goes with that momentum.

SECTOR.sk - Matúš Štrba - Slovak - 8.5 / 10

In many ways, this game is the fulfilment of fans’ fantasies of what it’s like to be Spider-Man. We get our hands on a huge open city, expanded to include Brooklyn, Queens and beyond, where we use a wide range of abilities and options to take down a familiar gallery of villains. There are a few problems, though, and it’s not pleasant to see them repeated from the first game.

Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 9 / 10

No one expected a big jump, but what this entry provides is a richer, more refined, yet familiar, experience that is a bit better in almost every aspect.

Skill Up - Ralph Panebianco - Unscored

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Spaziogames - Domenico Musicò - Italian - 8.2 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the best superhero games. Bigger, better and more badass like almost every traditional sequel, this new chapter also shows the limits of the formula that needs to be urgently renewed in the next game.

TechRaptor - Andrew Stretch - 9.5 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is not only another incredible entry into this franchise but the best one yet. Between improvements to traversal, an enthralling narrative, and a densely packed world, Insomniac has taken each element of their previous games and elevated it.

Tom’s Guide - Rory Mellon - 4.5 / 5

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a textbook example of a video game sequel done right. It retains everything that was great about its predecessor while also refining the experience in key areas. The biggest improvements come in the form of engaging side missions, but the highly cinematic main story is the ultimate show-stealer. This is the best Spider-Man video game ever made.

TrueGaming - Arabic - 9 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the best games released this year. We liked the story, the exploration in the city, the amazing visuals, and the solid amount of content to engage with.

VG247 - Dom Peppiatt - 5 / 5

Spider-Man 2 is exceptional. In your hands, it’s the best a superhero game has ever felt. On your eyes, it’s a pure tour de force of what the PlayStation 5 can do. On your heart, it’s heavy, enticing, exciting. The open world is a tonic, the characters are a riot, the villains are unbelievable in the best way. Suspend your disbelief in a neat little web above your head, dive in with your mask pulled tight over your face, and prepare yourself for the daftest, most earnest action game of 2023. It’s a 20-or-so hour hoot you’re not going to be able to put down until the post-credits scene has rolled.

VGC - Jordan Middler - 5 / 5

Marvel Spider-Man 2 is an incredibly confident sequel and one of 2023’s best games. Incredibly fun to play, fast-paced and full of heart, it takes the best of the Spider-Man lore, and the best of Insomniac’s penchant for excellent gameplay sequences, and combines them for arguably the best Marvel game ever.

WellPlayed - Ash Wayling - 10 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a masterful example of passionate game creation, blending a white-knuckle comic book adventure with the beautiful pathos of being human. It is sensational. It is spectacular. It is Spider-Man. (Two).

Worth Playing - Chris “Atom” DeAngelus - 9 / 10

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a great sequel to a great game. It’s bigger and more focused, and it captures everything that made the first game work. From start to finish, it is as fun to play as its predecessor, and if it has one “flaw,” it is that you’re getting exactly what you’d expect. I can’t get enough of the game, so when I completed it, I instantly set out to finish all of the challenges. Kudos to the development team.