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Spider-Man 2 (2023)
So almost perfect!
Insomniac have definitely outdone themselves by making a proper sequel to rival even the likes of Arkham City. Everything is improved. Traversal is spectacular with the addition of web wings. Combat and abilities are explored in depth with the creation of gadget upgrades and suit tech. Side missions are (thank the Lord) fun. The story is a perfect 10/10. Insomniac's clever reworking of carnage, venom and Kraken are a sight to behold, adding their own original spins without straying from the source material. We don't see many great sequels, and with companies like Rocksteady moving (hopefully only temporarily!) from the paths they have carved, it is lovely to see such a great game from designers who truly care about what they are doing. An area I think they could improve on is stealth. Various game mechanics are criminally underutilized by not making stealth necessary like areas of Marvel's Spider-Man. I know some people don't enjoy it but I believe that it could really add some variation to missions. The only other complaint is some bugs, various pop-in, people falling through the floor, etc. In conclusion, this is an incredible game that I am sure will be made perfect in the coming months, it would be a crime not to play it.