Marvel's Spider-Man Reviews

Marvel's Spider-Man is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.7 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2018

I wanted Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 to make me feel like Spider-Man: To sail between the highrises of New York City, to nimbly web up hordes of enemies, and tussle with familiar, animal-themed villains. Insomniac Games' first foray into the world of Marvel handily delivers on all of that. But what I didn't expect from Spider-Man was to come away feeling just as fulfilled to have inhabited the life of Peter Parker. Aside from a few odd pacing issues, which momentarily took me out of the experience of being a superhero, and a world of optional missions that don't always quite live up to the heft of the main story, Insomniac has delivered a Spider-Man story that both surprised and delighted me, coupled with gameplay that made me feel like Spider-Man nearly every step of the way. The Wall Crawler's open world doesn't consistently deliver the thrilling moments of its main campaign, but the foundation laid here is undoubtedly a spectacular one.

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Sep 4, 2018

Marvel's Spider-Man takes the best parts of the comic book superhero and brings them to life in interactive form courtesy of Ratchet and Clank developer Insomniac Games.

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Recommended
Sep 3, 2018

A rare harmony of developer and licence makes Insomniac's open-worlder a total treat.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2018

Marvel's Spider-Man is undoubtedly the best Spider-Man videogame ever made, but it could have been a lot better.

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Sep 4, 2018

An immensely enjoyable and fun to play superhero adventure.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2018

The story shines as brightly as the gameplay – both deliver heart-pounding excitement

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Edmond Tran
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 4, 2018

A spectacular cinematic presentation and sensational core mechanics help Insomniac's take on a Spider-Man game shine, in spite of some unimaginative open-world activities.

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Unscored
Sep 2, 2018

Filled with heart-pounding, high-flying action, Spider-Man is a polished, fun and sometimes frustrating PS4 exclusive

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Giant Bomb
Top Critic
Sep 4, 2018

Spider-Man combines elements from plenty of other games to deliver a game with expansive combat, exciting traversal, and a solid, authentic story.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 4, 2018

As a playground for one of the most idiosyncratic superheroes of all time, Marvel's Spider-Man is sheer bliss. It's a sandbox platformer first and foremost, and a damn good one. Throughout playing the game I was constantly hounded by the question of whether this—sublime superhero traversal in a gorgeous, idealized version of New York—were enough. After countless hours later spent cleaning up every last icon on the map, I'm convinced they are.

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Unscored
Sep 3, 2018

Want a Marvel Studios twist on open-world superhero action? Then Spider-Man is a must-buy. Otherwise, try it.

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Alex Donaldson
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 6, 2018

That's when it feels most special, and it's then that what Insomniac has achieved here is most plain. Much of its design is familiar, but it appears here in a refined, polished form that makes it an easy recommendation.

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4.5 / 5.0
Sep 4, 2018

Insomniac Games has created the single greatest Spider-Man game and one of the best based on a comic book.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2018
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Sep 4, 2018

Marvel's Spider-Man is the definitive Spidey experience, with a thrilling traversal system, a unique story and a vibrant open-world New York City.

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95 / 100
Sep 3, 2018

This is now the best Spider-Man game, taking the crown from Spider-Man 2. It is also one of the PlayStation 4's best exclusives and one of the best super hero games ever.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2018

Everything I hoped it would be and more. Marvel's Spider-Man provides us lots to do, a great story, and some of the best visuals available on the PS4.

8 / 10
Sep 4, 2018

While some of the antiquated trappings of open world games from years gone-by are present, Spider-Man manages to remain a delight through great acting performances, a compelling story, terrific combat, and joyous swinging.

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IGN Middle East
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Sep 2, 2018

The best game you can play with Spiderman, you have to be ready to integrate into the world of Marvel and deposit the real world.

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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2018

Probably the best Spider-Man game ever done, but still far from being perfect. Insomniac has made an excellent sandbox but its repetitiveness and some technical issues makes this game a bit less stellar.

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