Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

October 20, 2023

ActionAdventureOpen World PlayStation 5

Peter Parker and Miles Morales balance their personal lives with protecting New York.

Critic Score

87.8

36 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (36)

Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 is one of the most cinematic superhero games ever created."

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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Oct 2023
72.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

71.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 on PC is currently a bittersweet experience. The base game is exceptional, with an engaging narrative and polished gameplay, but technical issues are too frequent to ignore. Even with powerful hardware like our setup, the experience is …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Oct 2023
92.0 /100

"Insomniac dresses Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 in the black suit, improving to the extreme all the mechanics of the previous titles and adding new features that work in perfect symbiosis. The result is a well-rounded adventure that swings to the top …"

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Amaar Chowdhury VideoGamer Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

97.0

"It&s;s hard to find fault in a game that will no doubt have you hankering for a radioactive spider bite of your own. Reality being what it is, you’re better off playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 over and over again."

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 is an ode to diversity, positivity, optimism, and progressive thought. Find out more."

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Chris Carter Destructoid Oct 2023
90.0 /100

"It’s abundantly clear that this series isn’t over yet, and I hope that Insomniac never really stops working on superhero games. There’s so much of the Spider-Man mythos that’s untapped so far, and you could keep this gravy train running …"

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Chris Tapsell Eurogamer Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

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

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Chris White God is a Geek Oct 2023
95.0 /100

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 manages to improve on the two already fantastic Spidey titles, featuring great gameplay and a gripping story."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 on PC is unfortunately the inferior version of what is otherwise an amazing game."

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David Jenkins Metro GameCentral Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

76.0

"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."

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Spider-Man 2 is a fantastic sequel, building on the excellent foundations of its forebear while delivering a story that drives these beloved characters forward."

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Dom Peppiatt VG247 Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

97.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

96.0

"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 …"

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

100.0

"I went into Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 expecting it to be one of my favorite games this year and still walked away impressed by what the developer was able to pull off. Both story and gameplay have taken large steps forward, …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

68.0

"If you love Marvel&s;s comics and are looking for an open-world action game full of spectacular moments and combat, then Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 is definitely the perfect game for you."

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Gene Park Washington Post Oct 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

80.0

"The problem arises when you may realize what I did: I’ve felt all this before."

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 delivers a personal story about two busybodies struggling to find balance in their lives, while all webbed up in larger-than-life comic book arcs. That’s a perfect match for Insomniac’s winning action-adventure formula, which is improved in almost …"

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

55.0

"Spider-Man 2 continues the high level of slickly presented entertainment seen with Insomniac’s first jaunt to Manhattan. Playing as the Spider-Men is yet to be anything other than beautiful, both figuratively and literally. Great as it may be, it&s;s held …"

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Joe Donnelly GamesRadar+ Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 improves on its predecessor across the board, while saluting the superhero genre over the last 30 years as a whole. With a captivating narrative and unrivaled spectacle, it&s;s the quintessential superhero game, in story and mechanical terms"

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Joe Vargas The Angry Joe Show Oct 2023
80.0 /100
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Jordan Middler VGC Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

97.0

"Marvel Spider-Man 2 is an incredibly confident sequel and one of 2023&s;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;s penchant for excellent gameplay …"

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Jordan Ramée GameSpot Oct 2023
80.0 /100

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

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Juan Linares Areajugones Oct 2023
93.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

93.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 manages to improve on its previous installments and presents a game capable of telling a story full of incredible moments, action scenes that will cause us those beautiful feelings that PlayStation exclusives always leave."

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Keith Stuart Guardian Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

92.0

"This is what mainstream action adventure video games should be: a big, wholehearted fantasy, invested with rewarding details and loaded with conflict and emotion."

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Lou Sytsma COGconnected Oct 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Current issues aside, the PC version of Spider-Man 2 is just as thrilling and engrossing as laid out in our PS5 review. The story and characters grab you emotionally. The production values are top-notch across the board. If you are …"

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Mario Seijas IGN Spain Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

89.0

"Spider-Man 2 learns from its predecessors and perfects the formula. It&s;s a game that doesn&s;t mess around, and stands on an interesting story, amazing movement mechanics and action-packed combat. Pure and raw fun, a sequel worth playing."

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Matthew O’Dwyer DualShockers Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

97.0

"Marvel&s;s Spider-Man 2 perfectly captures the superhero experience from start to finish without sacrificing smart, thoughtful storytelling."

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Matt Miller Game Informer Oct 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

94.0

"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 …"

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Michael Huber Easy Allies Oct 2023
90.0 /100

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

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

86.0

"These more intimate scenes coalesce wonderfully with its grander narrative to make Spider-Man 2 an amazing and well-rounded follow-up. Insomniac’s understanding of Spider-Man is unparalleled in the medium, as evidenced by the empowering and expanded combat mechanics, breathtaking traversal, and …"

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Noah Nelson Attack of the Fanboy Oct 2023
90.0 /100

"Despite the combat being marginally better, Marvel&s;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."

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Paul Tassi Forbes Oct 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"For fans of the first game, or Spider-Man, or action games in general, Spider-Man 2 is an easy recommendation. There are about five dozen teasers and easter eggs by the end so I’m sure we’re in for more, whether that’s …"

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Rachel Kaser GamesBeat Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"It’s hard to see a world where I wouldn’t recommend Spider-Man 2, at least to the series’ fans. If you enjoyed the first game, you’ll almost certainly enjoy this one. The sequel would have to have a lot more flaws …"

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Robin Valentine PC Gamer Oct 2023
57.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

46.0

"Toothless writing, old-fashioned open world design, and ropey port work undermine what should be a thrilling cinematic adventure."

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Rory Mellon Tom&s;s Guide Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"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 …"

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Simon Cardy IGN Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

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

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Stacey Henley TheGamer Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

91.0

"Spider-Man 2 feels like it’s right in the centre of Sony’s blockbuster sequel design philosophy. Where Horizon Forbidden West did the same thing but bigger, The Last of Us Part 2 elevated itself technologically, narratively, and most importantly, ambitiously. Spider-Man …"

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