Dom Peppiatt
VG247Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review | VG247
Published 10/16/2023
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PC / PS5 - 10/20/2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is an action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released in October 2023 exclusively for the PlayStation 5, it is a direct sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020). The game continues the story of Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face new challenges and threats in New York City. In Marvel's Spider-Man 2, players can switch between Peter and Miles, each with unique abilities and combat styles. The game introduces new villains, including Kraven the Hunter and Venom, while expanding the open-world environment with more detailed and interactive elements.
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- Insomniac Games
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- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Studios
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85
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The critic average is 85 across 16 scored reviews, with a 43-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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Michael Huber
Easy AlliesMarvel's Spider-Man 2 - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 10/16/2023
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Read originalAdam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Published 10/16/2023
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Read originalChris Tapsell
EurogamerMarvel's Spider-Man 2 review - cluttered but no less lovable action
Published 10/16/2023
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Read originalPaul Tassi
Forbes‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ Review (PS5): Amazing, Not Quite Spectacular
Published 10/16/2023
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerMarvel's Spider-Man 2 Review - Sticking The Landing - Game Informer
Published 10/16/2023
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95
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