Marvel's Spider-Man is an action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games, released in 2018 exclusively for PlayStation 4. Players control Spider-Man, employing his signature web-slinging, acrobatic movement, and improvisational fighting style to navigate and combat enemies across a detailed urban environment. Traversal combines web-swinging with parkour mechanics that incorporate the surrounding cityscape, while combat draws on the character's agility and environmental awareness. The game also features large-scale set-piece moments designed to evoke a blockbuster cinematic quality. Insomniac introduced mechanics and elements not previously seen in earlier Spider-Man titles, distinguishing it from prior adaptations of the character. The combination of fluid movement systems, open-world exploration, and dynamic combat places it within both the hack-and-slash and broader action-adventure genres, offering a take on the Marvel hero that departs meaningfully from earlier games based on the property.
Marvel's Spider-Man follows Peter Parker, a 23-year-old college graduate and research assistant who gained superhuman abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. Peter is in his eighth year of crime-fighting under his super heroic alter ego of Spider-Man, who has become highly experienced at this point, but struggles to balance his superhero and personal lives. The game's open-world sandbox allows the player to control Spider-Man throughout Manhattan, New York City. Spider-Man fights enemies with his brawler moveset and a wide array of web gadgets. At key points in the story, the player also controls Peter Parker (outside of his Spider-Man identity), Mary Jane Watson, and Miles Morales.
Yes, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered was released on PC in August 2022 via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version includes ray-traced reflections, ultrawide monitor support, and unlocked framerates.
The main story takes approximately 15–20 hours to complete. Players who tackle all side missions, collectibles, and optional content can expect around 30–35 hours for full completion.
Yes, Marvel's Spider-Man features an open-world recreation of Manhattan. Players can freely swing through the city, stop random crimes, collect backpacks, photograph landmarks, and take on side missions between story objectives.
Marvel's Spider-Man features over 25 unlockable suits, each with a unique suit power. Suits range from the classic comic book look to movie-inspired designs like the Iron Spider and Noir suit. The DLC adds additional suits as well.
No, Marvel's Spider-Man is a single-player only game. There are no co-op or multiplayer modes. The story follows Peter Parker exclusively through Insomniac Games' original narrative.
Yes, Marvel's Spider-Man has three story DLC chapters collectively called The City That Never Sleeps, featuring Black Cat, Hammerhead, and Silver Sable. All three are included in the Remastered and Game of the Year editions.
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