Marvel’s Spider-Man is officially out this Friday, September 7th and here is what the critics are saying about the highly anticipated video game.
The release of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Arkham series of Batman video games raised the standard for superhero-themed video games. The truth is that since the release of the Arkham series, there has been a lack of well-made triple-A superhero video games, but Insomniac hoped to change that with Marvel’s Spider-Man. Fan anticipation was high from the moment the very first teaser was released, and now we have brought together a round-up of all major reviews to see whether or not Marvel’s Spider-Man has met the hype it brought on. Good news, fans. It looks like this is the best Spider-Man video game yet.
The Guardian (3/5):
“In its efforts to produce compelling human drama, the narrative holds back the good stuff for far too long, resulting in a second act that feels stilted and a third that feels rushed. This game shows tremendous love for all things Spider-Man, and the ending packs a punch he would be proud of. But Insomniac relies too much on its hero to elevate the world built around him, with the result that the game wears thin some time before its powerful conclusion.”
Gamespot (9/10):
“Minor shortcomings don’t detract from Insomniac’s achievement in creating a game that feels like an authentic interpretation of a beloved creation. The feeling of embodying Spidey and using his abilities is astonishing, and the time spent on exploring its major characters help make its story feel heartfelt, despite superhero bombast. There have been open-world Spider-Man games before, but none so riveting and full of personality, none that explore and do justice to this many facets of the universe. Insomniac has created a superior Spider-Man experience that leaves a lasting impression, one that has you longing for just one more swing around New York City, even after the credits roll.”
Telegraph (4/5):
“Insomniac’s take on Spider-Man has its caveats, with its raft of distractions following a little too closely to what has gone before. But its dedication to and understanding of its leading man make for a thrilling and satisfying slice of comic-book entertainment. Because, ultimately, Spider-Man, I like the way you move.”
Mirror (5/5):
“With a fresh take on the character in both story terms and gameplay, Insomniac have delivered a superb experience that harks back to when Rocksteady revitalised Batman with Arkham Asylum. Marvel’s Spider-Man is a brilliant, thoroughly needed entry in the superhero genre that is a must play whether you’re a hardcore comics fan, casual Spidey aficionado or simply a lover of action adventures.”
PlayStation Lifestyle (9/10):
“Marvel’s Spider-Man doesn’t innovate on the open-world genre, but Insomniac doubled down on creating a spectacular Spider-Man fantasy. It simply feels good to travel through Peter Parker’s New York as the webslinger, even if whatever Spidey-suit you choose is covering a competent and entirely expected open-world formula. Filled with more emotion, heart, and humanity than we’ve seen in superhero adventures before, Insomniac doesn’t need to reinvent the open-world wheel. Marvel’s Spider-Man embraces the man behind the mask and gives us the best interactive Spider-Man experience to date.”
“Simply put, Marvel’s Spider-Man is a triumph on almost every level. Even the occasional bit of padding in the story and some repetitive crimes can’t get in the way of a game that looks incredible, plays even better, and manages to tell one of the most exciting stories in a video game this year.”
“There aren’t many surprises to the game; despite being an open-world experience, it plays upon a linear story, and the twists that happen feel familiar. The action sequences are breathless and memorable, but after the game’s final act I was left wanting more. Just like a summer blockbuster, Spider-Man leaves too much waiting in the wings for its obviously upcoming sequel.”
“Ultimately, Marvel’s Spider-Man masters practically every aspect of superhero games that have come before, but it does so in an uninspiring way. That’s not to diminish the experience of playing as the wall-crawler, but if gamers are looking at Insomniac’s adaptation of Spider-Man as the next step in gaming, they will be (somewhat) disappointed. Perhaps the game isn’t meant to take the genre to the next level, and that’s okay. What it aims to do – to tell the definitive version of Spidey’s story on an epic scale – it does so exceptionally well, and that is possibly all fans can ask for at this stage. Because, really, aside from fluid combat against an unintelligent AI system, the main thing that holds this game together is Peter Parker’s story.”
“Good as it is, it’s away from the main campaign that I had some of my most memorable moments. The map’s filled with distractions: various characters have chains of side-missions, then there are procedurally-generated crimes to tackle and bases to take back in a series of Horde-like gauntlets. But there are also monuments to photograph – surprisingly appealing, this, probably because it’s New York – and other collectible delights. My very favourite thing in the game might be dashing around collecting the old bookbags that Parker’s webbed up about the city at various stages in his career. Each contains a trinket from his past that Spider-Man fans will love – I loved them, and I’m not even remotely hardcore Marvel – and each glows with that special Crackdown Agility Orb green. Another inspired lift.”
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man PS4 (working title) features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 will be released on September 7th, 2017.
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Fans are eagerly anticipating which of their favorite characters will live and who will die following the events of Avengers: Infinity War and its sequel. Many think that the upcoming Avengers 4 will be where Chris Evans will make his final stand as Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America. Yet just because this may be the end of Steve, it doesn’t mean that audiences have to say goodbye to Captain America.
Marvel Studios has a rich history to draw from in the comics of different characters taking on the mantle of Captain America. While we won’t know for sure if Captain America will meet his end, or if this is really even the end for Chris Evans, it is always fun to speculate and wonder.
Here are the ten Marvel characters that should be considered to be the new Captain America.
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