Spider-Man is the same video game we've been playing for a decade

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does what every other video game can.

[AspiringProGenji]

No shit bro! What Game with RPG elements does not have a skill tree? What is wrong with spiderman being an open world game? You sure can say the same thing about every game we have been playing for a decade as well, but let’s do it with the latest successful PS4 exclusives. That brings more clicks 🤷🏻‍♂️

The anti-spiderman like you called it also borrowed from other games as well. Also seriously, Anti spiderman? This guy seems to have a problem with this game’s success

[shuvam09]

How dare you...
With so many games already, we ought to see changes...
Spidey should be using guns...
Spidey should be flying...
Spidey should be able to take down buildings...
Smh...

What they ignore is that fact that inspite of so many games, none seemed to be able to nail the perfect Spidey game...
Now that we're closest to one, they sill be cribbing...
Isn't CNET good enough to earn clicks without clickbaits???

[darthv72]

if it aint broke.......

[GTgamer]

Can't wait for tomorrow's article I cant see it now "Spiderman swings too much" but this truly is hilarious

[Obelisk92]

Why is everyone still celebrating BotW THAT much? Ok, it doesn't track collectibles andd and gives a reason to search for them. I agree that's a good thing, but that's it.

It also has goddamn towers to discover the map, which is kind of ubisoft-ish.

Making an innovative game is HARD and very risky, and major AAA games never tend to risk, people should get over this.

The last big, real innovative game we got was Dark Souls, and I fear we ain't gonna see another one anytime soon.

[generic-user-name]

Demon Souls.

[salmonade]

@ generic-user-name... it's Demon's Souls you filthy casual

[Obelisk92]

@generic Demon's Souls sure was the original idea, but didn't really accomplish what Dark Souls did with its branching open world

[princejb134]

i found the last of us more interesting and innovative...just saying

[Srhalo]

To be fair guys... Demon Souls was a modernized Kings Field.

[Obelisk92]

@princejb134: It's a matter of opinions. You have to admit DS was way more influential though.

@TomatoDragon: I'm not saying Demon's wasn't a good game or it wasn't innovative. I'm just saying Dark was more important to modern gaming due to some designs and mechanics which became standards. But yeah, Demon's came first and it really triggered the most important transformation in modern gaming.

[ShinRon]

he didnt say anything was wrong with the individual elements but just that all of the latest sony AAA releases have been following a similar formula.

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[BehindTheRows]

And that.....is false.

[xX-oldboy-Xx]

Show me a game that truly innovates, doesn't borrow elements from another game in anyway.

I'm patient take your time.

[VTKC]

he has a problem is maybe because its a sony exclusive.

[trooper_]

Dumb article #2...

[IamTylerDurden1]

What type of innovation do they want? Spider-man is a great game with excellent gameplay, beautiful graphics, and phenomenal attention to detail. What more do they want?

[PurpHerbison]

Can we take a moment to discuss the lost opportunity with the generic skill trees by not making them skill WEBS!?

[AspiringProGenji]

Missed opportunity right there as well

[Atanasrikard]

Why does Spider-Man have a skill tree though? Is this Spidey's origin story? I haven't played it so I don't know but I say the same thing about Lara Croft, after the first game. Why does she need to suddenly relearn all of the skills she had before? It makes no sense to put it in just to add something to the game.

[joab777]

While I am very happy with Spider-Man, it does suffer from the Infamous issue of having an open world that doesn’t take full advantage like a CDPR game would. It’s fine, as the story is good, the skills are great and the outfits are amazing. I love the dynamic crime and events too.

Overall, I am very happy. But, in a perfect world, it would have more side quests in the open world, or moved the needle by adding more dynamic gameplay theat effects the open world. But 90% of games this gen hasn’t moved the needle in this regard.

[Snookies12]

Really hurting for those page views, aren't you? Nothing to see here.

[alexgibson]

Look, it's fine to not agree with the opinion but don't start that crap, lol.

I'm enjoying Spider-Man but there's no question it's a generic design. Fun, beautiful, and an intereting story, but very familiar --and it's ok to talk about that.

[CarlDechance]

Uh....pretty sure he can "start that crap" all he wants. If you think sites don't try and take advantage of popular games by throwing shade and getting some cheap clicks then you are very naïve. Either way, you don't get to make the call what is "ok to talk about".

[alexgibson]

I'm confused, isn't that what you're doing though? I just said it's ok to talk about a game being fun, beautiful, interesting but very familiar without fanboys jumping down their throat saying it's for clicks.

You're literally guilty of what you're accusing me of doing, despite the fact that I didn't do that. I think abusing a site for clickbaiting (when it's the complete opposite of clickbait - topic stated in title) because you don't agree with the opinion is juvenile and silly and should absolutely be called out.

[CarlDechance]

Well, you certainly are confused because no, I didn't say what you could or could not discuss at all, now did I? Nope. Not once.

And just stop with the bullshit "juvenile and silly" nonsense when you write for twinfinite and will spread out a list of 30 games or items across 30 different pages. Yeah, Alex. Tell me how "juvenile" people are being for calling out clickbait bullshit when your site is among the worst for doing just that.

[alexgibson]

The definition of clickbait is sensationalizing a title that doesn't match the content for the purposes of having people click-into the site. That is not what this is and that is not what Twinfinite does.

I'm calling you out for not allowing authors to write their own opinion and add some nuance to the conversation. I get it, you love Spider-Man and you don't want bad words said against it. I call that juvenile, but I have high standards.

[CarlDechance]

The definition of clickbait is "content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page." This article is doing just that. Hell, the title would have been more accurate if it matched its conclusion: "Why can't more games be like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?" Now what twininfinite does is worse than your basic clickbait. It baits click after click after click. You know it but hell no, you are not going to own up to it. "High standards" lol

And I have no power to "not allow" an author to write whatever the hell they want. Now you are just making shit up. So how are you "calling me out" for something I am literally unable to do? Dude....go make some more clicbait lists or something.

[thehitman1398]

You havent played spider man outside of a demo and IF that.. I'd be willing to put money down you dont even own a ps4, #justsaying

[Gh05t]

@CarlDechance

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks"

[BigTrain]

Thats what Im saying. I saw the game at E3 and could see that it was the same as the other Spiderman games just prettier and polished. It's not a bad game but its not a game changer. Mentioning that only steps on the shoes of a bunch of fanboys with sensitive feet. A games weaknesses can be mentioned without intentions of running the game into ground people.

[Count_Bakula]

So many shitty sites and "writers" have been coming out of the woodwork to shit on this game in order to get hits. Really pathetic.

[Kribwalker]

or maybe they are reflecting on what the played, and see some issues with it....no need to go full defence mode

[CarlDechance]

"have been coming out of the woodwork"

It is a PlayStation exclusive. I'm seeing a lot of folks who have traditionally not had great things to say about Sony, PlayStation, or its games "come of the woodwork". It is nothing new. The fact that this game turned out so great is giving them indigestion. lol

[IRetrouk]

Ah let them throw their salt mate, the games amazing, breaking sales records and fans are loving it, i wouldnt worry about it.

[porkChop]

It doesn't really matter if the game does what other games do. What matters is whether the game is fun, and whether it's a satisfying experience.

[madforaday]

That is what I feel a lot of people don't get. I have no idea how many people say, "this game sucks, there is no innovation."

I am like okay, if that is solely what you are looking for in a game, what games have you been playing?

None of them answer the question and usually insult my intelligence or something similar. The whole point of this hobby is to play fun games. We don't need to talk about how a game is acting like all the other games but doing it in a better way.

[DivineAssault]

Its also a fantastic video game. About 40% complete and loving it

[Hardiman]

So many times in the story I've been giddy, shocked or saddened! This is such a FUN and ENJOYABLE game!

[CarlDechance]

Oh come on! There is no innovation. At least in BoTW, Link has the ability to scale mountains and walls. That was so clever! Where in the world did they get that idea?

http://i2.asntown.net/4/spi...

[Rimeskeem]

I love these articles just trying to shit on the game. Like seriously, can I just enjoy a good Spider-man game without every network trying to say how it's bad because of _____.

[Natversion1]

Yeah if you're a big boy you can just enjoy it without crying when someone else has an opinion you don't agree with. I've now completed the game and stand by it being the best Spiderman game but other people are allowed to have complaints about it.

[tontontam0]

Yeah if you're a big boy you can just enjoy it without mocking someone who has an opinion you don't agree with.

[CarlDechance]

"all the disagrees saying other people are not allowed to complain about it "

No one said people shouldn't be allowed to do anything.

"god help them if they ever become a boss at work"

Uh....good bosses don't have to make up shit that people didn't say to make a point.

[Rimeskeem]

If you are a big boy you wouldn't complain about me complaining.

[PhoenixUp]

That clickbait though

[2pacalypsenow]

Fallout 76

Same game we’ve been plying since 2008

“They have included new guns and locale
10/10”

[Smokehouse]

True that it’s nothing groundbreaking but why is that just now relevant with Spider-Man? It is the best Spider-Man game I have played. What’s up with all of these hipster articles?

[Gh05t]

Just because you didnt see it or remember doesnt mean that NO ONE ever tried to call out other games that others defended without mercy. I mean really do you not remember all the people defending destructible weapons in Zelda...

https://www.destructoid.com...

Its not "just now relevant" you are just being intellectually dishonest.

How do you not see the people that rip on CoD, Battlefield, FIFA, Madden, Assassins Creed for God sake, how do you not remember all the comments complaining its the same crap game after game? To come in here and act like Spiderman is the only one who gets called out for not innovating, while 95% of the coverage is nothing but praise you complain about the 5% who didnt like it.

[Smokehouse]

Ok mom. I’m not complaining about anything, you are complaining about my comment. Did I not say it’s not anything groundbreaking? Yes I did lol. I’m being “intellectually dishonest” about my Spider-Man opinion? Is this a joke just to argue or are you being serious?

I just said what’s up with all of the hipster articles. Is that “complaining”? It’s a question, I dont understand how you took my comment as something that needed to be lectured.

No I don’t recall article after article saying that random games are the same game we have player for the last 10 years because they are all the same game we played for the last 10 years and like you say, 95% of the time it’s praise despite that fact.

[Razzer]

Wow. You got a wound up over Smokehouse's comment? Settle down, chief.

[TheColbertinator]

I agree with the author of Cnet on this one. Great new innovative ideas are the true foundations of the gaming industry,not the typical.

Next year we can perhaps look to a more successful era of innovation with The Division 2,Gears of War 5 and perhaps Metroid Prime 4.

[UCForce]

Nope, he just nitpicking the game and its not helping.

[Natversion1]

Swinging through gas clouds might as well have been "Spiderman solve my maze" honestly only the amazing movement in the game stopped those missions feeling like a Superman 64 do over.

[elazz]

I found it so funny that you mention Division 2 and Gears of War 5 when it comes to innovation. Those games you have been playing for 10 years as well when they come out. You can't use 2 measures for sony games and other games.

[badz149]

I think you missed the sarcasm there

[Hardiman]

I threw up in my mouth a little when I read innovation and Gears 5 in the same sentence!

[Dark_Knightmare2]

You forgot the /s

[CarlDechance]

"innovation with The Division 2,Gears of War 5 and perhaps Metroid Prime 4. "

LOL. Guys.....this has sarcasm written all over it.

[Ricegum]

The scary thing is, I don't think this guy is being sarcastic 😂

[Razzer]

He is. It's just his way.

[salmonade]

HAHAHAHA omg u dolt lol

[FallenAngel1984]

There’s always that one article

[sampsonon]

so is almost every other game that's come out this gen.

[Imalwaysright]

^^ This.

[Brash]

I was hoping for more. Breath of the Wild was so unique, but the author decides not to specify. He doesn't even give examples of what might make Spider-Man better, aside from some lucrative scenarios that seem thrown in at the end for comic effect.

[DrumBeat]

I think what the author wants is something completely brand new. He has little respect for polish or Insomniac traditions or specialties. He wants a groundbreaking, mold-breaking game. He's at fault for his expectations, and this stupid article.

[BehindTheRows]

Totally agree.

[AK91]

That could be said for every game in existence though.

[Inzo]

Wow, you dont say.

[Artemidorus]

It's very overhyped, it looks fun but like many previous spider man games, gets boring when everything is done.

[cooperdnizzle]

Gets boring when everything is done? Hmmm well that seems like a good time to get boring. Second best game of the year.

[Artemidorus]

In some opinions

[CarlDechance]

"it looks fun"

Oh....so haven't actually played it?

[Artemidorus]

No I've watched some live feeds it just looks like the typical spider man game.

Certainly don't need to rush and buy this one.

[Ricegum]

Oh of course he hasnt, like the majority of people with negative opinions on here. So many keyboard warriors trying to look edgy by hating something popular.

[CarlDechance]

"No I've watched some live feeds"

So you have absolutely no basis for saying "It's very overhyped" or that it "gets boring". Bottom line: you don't know what you are talking about.

[CorndogBurglar]

Lol.

I hope you are being sarcastic. What game doesn't get boring when everything is done? I mean really. What game do you keep playing when all of the missions are done and all you can do is run around in the world and fight random enemies that you're more than likely way more powerful than?

Also, you said "it looks fun". So I assume that means you haven't played it and really have no idea whether or not you get bored or if its overhyped.

[Vizigoth04]

What was your favorite game of the year?

Edit: so far.

[Atticus_finch]

Huh!? Did you finish it already?

[Lionalliance]

What is with these articles lately?!

[Hardiman]

It's an exclusive! More to the point a Sony exclusive!

[Tross]

And? What if we happen to like these kinds of games? I don't think the goal of this game was to reinvent the wheel, but to give us the solid Spider-Man experience people have been craving that refines what has worked in past titles and fixes what hasn't. I believe Insomniac is even quoted as saying something to that effect. I'm sorry if it's too much about swinging through an open world for your liking, but...isn't that what an open world Spider-Man game should be?

[THC CELL]

Ms own site nuff said

[KwietStorm_BLM]

It's cnet. Nobody cares what they have to say about videogames.

[Hardiman]

Guess you missed the memo that this wasn't looking to reinvent anything but be the best Spider-Man game, period! I'd also say there's something to be said about enjoyment and this is about as good as it gets! Also not many games have this level of polish and production outside of other well made exclusive titles!

I'm in quite a bit and I'm having a ball! I love the story, this version of the characters is one of my favorites and it's so much damn fun!!!!

I've been reading Spidey comics for 30 years and have seen all the films , most of the animated series and played the games and this is the most perfect way to be the character! So go on and hate the cool kids will take it from here!

[sprinterboy]

Half way through spiderman, but I would seriously love a deadpool game just like this

[Futureshark]

Salty Xbox fanboy alert. I have a feeling Crackdown 3 might well also be "the same video game we've been playing for a decade" too, but looks like probably a poorer example too.

[Mr_Commander]

sorry, but sounds like a huge agenda here.

first they tried to downplay game by fault graphics comparisons, but when developers, DF and reviewers showed that game got graphical upgrade, all trolls disappeared, but now they come back with other nonsenses. i bet, those who writes these nonsenses are grown up men or women. it's sad.

[Strangeface]

I will just say that Spider-man is a character defined by the fact he swings around New York fighting crime. 'Spider-man' the game features that in spades.
So... er.... what would the author suggest he do?

[LoveSpuds]

My completion rate is around 40% at the moment and I am having a fantastic time with Spiderman. Nevertheless, I acknowledge that the games core open world mechanics are very traditional and don't introduce much that is novel. That isn't to say that the game suffers as a result though, Spiderman is a mashup of game mechanics taken from the best games that have gone before it and it has been executed perfectly.

Personally, I love open world games and I like having lots to do in these worlds. In this instance, because of the fantastic controls and brilliant animation, collecting and completing side content has never been more fun, this game is incredible.

[ShinRon]

i agree with OP but idk why hes writing an article about it. Or comparing spiderman to zelda.

Sony games are good for their presentation and cinematic gameplay, Nintendo games are good in other ways... its mostly preference.

[Masterchief_thegoat]

Same thing, I can say about Zelda and Mario. As long the game, is amazing and fun. then money well spent

[MrsNesbitt]

Yes, but we haven’t had a Spider-Man game like it in a long time. Just enjoy the ride dudes, jeeeeez!

[gigoran]

I don’t like how cynical writers write controversial stories about popular things in order to get hits on their website

[Segata]

Botw came out in 2017, not 2016.

[CarlDechance]

"Thought number four: Why can't more games be like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? "

How in the hell did I know that is where he was going? As if Zelda doesn't borrow heavily from other games as well with its copy and paste open world with AC towers to open up areas. Hell, if anything BOTW copied Spider-man's ability to scale damn near everything. And thank goodness, Spidey's equipment doesn't break after just a few tries. If you want to call that innovative design then please stop innovating when it starts getting stupid.

The thing is innovation is done when it is done well and smartly. But what is more important, imo, is execution. The game has to be fun to play first and foremost. Spider-man is that entirely and then some because is brings everything that is Spider-man into the game and EXECUTES it to damn near perfection. Insomniac didn't need to innovate incredible new gameplay that we have never seen before. Marvel already did that when they created Spider-man decades ago. They just needed to execute a great game and they did.

[Hardiman]

I'm a big Zelda mark from the beginning and Past, Ocarina and Twilight are three of my favorite titles but BOTW going open world didn't do it any favors because games like Wild Hunt and HZD.

It's obvious why this author has issues with this game and I have a sneaking suspicion that if it was multi platform we wouldn't be having this conversation!

[DVAcme]

Yeah, and I bet he won't say tue same shit about Crackdown 3 when (if!) it comes out. Typical fanboy hypocrisy.

[Atanasrikard]

Pot, meet kettle.

[Xb1ps4]

Well damn... where the hell have I been the last decade then?!

[dmonee]

It’s a formula not unlike “Metroid-vania” games. If you like the formula, you’ll enjoy the game. Every time I played the “Infamous” games, I wished it was a marvel character of some sort. Finally, Spider-Man is here. I love it

[Realms]

This is why I hate critics, who hate anything that is popular where was the hate for Assassins Creed Origins, Watch Dogs 2 both praised but did they reinvent the wheel? Nope these kinds of critics seem to have different ways to deal with certain games namely exclusives.

[Cobra951]

I never understood the whole "innovation" battle cry of the game press. Change for its own sake is never a good thing. In fact, it's quite often a bad thing. Once good mechanics and progression are established for a franchise, you don't want to throw them out with every sequel. You want to refine them, and add to them. The story can be completely different of course, and should be. Technology improves over the years, and the original vision can be realized much better, not discarded.

"I've done this before!" No, you haven't. If you find it samey or boring, maybe you just don't like that kind of game at all, or you're burned out on gaming. Take a break.

[rainslacker]

The author seems to think that botw was innovative, and wanted spider man to be more like it.

I think I'm noticing a trend where people don't even really recognize innovation anymore. Not that Spiderman is innovative, even though it is damn solid in execution. It's just that things like botw aren't innovative....but it is pretty damn solid in executuon in many areas.
But with zelda they just added things to an existing franchise which has been done elsewhere, and things like breaking equipment is just stupid...at least in the way Nintendo did it. Other than that, there really wasn't a single concept in botw...even the breaking equipment, so it seems odd to criticize spider man, and then saying how more games should be like Zelda.

I look at Zelda as innovative in the same way that God of war was. It changed things up, and did it well. But nothing about it was new. And same goes for spider man, except.they focused on what you'd expect from a spider man game, and made sure to make it a good game.

[Hardiman]

Possibly the best critique of BOTW I've read! People just can't take those rose tinted glasses off when it comes to Zelda! I grew up on it, have beaten them all but BOTW was not innovative! It was just the first Zelda to feature lots of features that most open world games have been doing for some time.

[TheDriz]

You make a spider man game. It will be the same I bet.... but way worse.

[HeisenbergX]

So was Breath of the Wild but so what ?

[VTKC]

so call of duty is the same game, Fifa, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Assassins Creed, FarCry, Forza, Gran Turismo, Final Fantasy, FINAL FANTASY-how long have they been churning out the (according to you )"SAME" game? I understand that Opinions are like assholes- everyones got one and they all stink. But stupid opinions such as this should be kept to oneself.

[KINGK]

Great game but the challenge tokens are horrible and *some* of the collectibles are just worthless padding i.e. pigeons. The backpacks are a great idea though.

[Vizigoth04]

I think each game if done well matches the template it's supposed to be on. BOTW wouldn't be the game it is if it used a different template. God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and Spider-Man although similar I guess maybe in thought aware very different games. Skill Trees, yes, upgrades, yes. Open World yes. Possibly with God of War. Three distinctively different characters and stories. The Archer, The Axeman, and the web swinging melee combatant. If these 3 games picked another way to play other than the way they did it's possible they could have failed. Each though now with consumer trust has their foot in the door for sequals.

[ECHOINFINITY]

I'm thoroughly enjoying it. The main story quests are great. The side content is not revolutionary, but it's still a decent way to break up the main story missions. It seems like if PS exclusives aren't revolutionary they get more criticism than the average game. Not sure why, but few games are actually revolutionary to be fair.

[BoneMagnus]

Many games are the same ones we’ve been playing for decades. - Sports games, racing games, online shooters...etc. Every new version tweaks the graphics and small gameplay elements.

Creativity with a Spider-Man game is somewhat limited because he is an established character with an established story and setting - any significant changes would make it not Spider-Man.

[rainslacker]

If say every game we play nowadays is what we've been playing for at least a decade or more. Sometimes they have some innovative aspects about then, but other than that, they fall distinctly into their respective genres typical template formula, with the only big differences being I if certain features are implemented, stories, and presentation.

[T2X]

Sometimes meeting everyones expectations from the financial perspective to the players perspective is a beautiful thing. We actually could use less of change just for change sake. Thats my 2 cents anyway.

[bigmalky]

Spider-Man is too spidery.

4/10

[Larrysweet]

Nope ive never played a spidey game that feels like this so shush

[Mister_Wolf]

Loads of fun nonetheless.

No one has said that this is breaking new ground.

[P_Bomb]

It’s a Marvel game, so just like the Marvel movies, Marvel TV, Marvel Netflix, Marvel Lego, Marvel comics, Marvel Live (yes that’s a thing https://www.marveluniversel... ) they gotta function within a certain Marvel framework. It’s why they have their own Uatu the Watcher in Kevin Feige. Stray too far you get Inhumans, the mouthless Wolverine:Origins Deadpool of 2009 and the Fantastic Four debacle of 2015.

Different characters carry different weight, and what design risk you can get away with in Guardians of the Galaxy might not fly with Daredevil. If you’re dreaming of Hyrule in Manhattan, well there ya go. Only so much you can do before you realize chopping down trees with deteriorating weapons doesn’t make sense for this character or city.

[TheHan]

Damn are Sony people this desperate to have this game be successful ? It’s pretty sad that you can’t take a little criticism. It’s not perfect but what game is these days. Half the time games are out with numerous bugs and glitches.

[Razzer]

Oh....so "Sony people" cannot disagree with criticism? BTW, who is this "Sony people" member. I've never heard of him/her before.

[TheHan]

The biggest troll on N4G. Welcome!

[rlow1]

Nothing wrong taking some constructive criticism. The game looks and plays amazing and thier really weren't any triple A games that innovated outside botw. But as long as your enjoying the game that's all that matters. Enjoy

[BlaqMagiq1]

Doesn't have to break new ground. It has to be fun. And that's exactly what it is.

[Petebloodyonion]

I agree in a way with the author that AAA games often use an established formula.
But like they say... If it ain't broke why fix it?
We could make a similar article about the movie industry always making superheroes movies.

[Flewid638]

Of course it is.....some have just done it poorly, others have done it well.

This is a game that does it well. The best actually.

[Tzuno]

He's right, is only a spider-man game with modern graphics noting out of ordinary and not reinvented, a blatant copy of batman ,you swing between buildings and fight goons, this kind of game is not for everyone, spider-man fans of the character will defend this even if it's farming simulator featuring spider-man.

[Tazzy]

There's a problem here though no Spider-Man game has gotten reviewed as great as Sonys Spider-Man this is the best Spider-Man game that ever came out and best superhero game.

[TheEroica]

I love these articles... They point out that you're all buying the same 60 dollar game over and over all to the anger of the community that doesn't want to admit it....

But it's true. You are supporting an industry that is fearful of taking risks... Too much money is dumped into development.

Buy Spiderman if youre cool with it! I'd never tell someone to not buy something they like, but know that beneath your anger for what he's suggesting lies truth of a bitter aftertaste.... Enjoy.

[P_Bomb]

Lot of suppositions here. Personally, this is the first Spider-man game I’ve bought since 2005. It’s also the first Spider-man my kids finished. They’re not looking for risks and have no “anger for lies of truth bitter aftertaste” or whatever. For everyone who’s seen it all, keep in mind there’s still a generation in Spider-man bedsheets that haven’t seen squat.

Spidey’s been around since 1962. That’s over 55 years of formula. Should we expect him to revolutionize gaming anymore than we’d expect Mario or Zelda to revolutionize comic books?

[Silly gameAr]

These articles are like JJJ's radio show in the game. Anyone that's actually played the game knows what I'm talking about.

They like to try to rain on your parade, and like to try to cut you off and spin the narrative to their liking when you tell them about Spiderman, but anyone that's actually seen Spiderman in action, knows the real truth. 😆

[Starman69]

This game is a solid 9 - 9.5 ffs. How dare they... Its bloody excellent. Well done insomnic. Gamestop really gave this a 6!!!?????? Omfg 😂😂😂 ludicrous.

[bacrec1]

The salt. Get you a PlayStation 4.

[william_cade]

And we have been watching the same films for a century now (some themes work). The writer must be Captain Hindsight's bed-mate, SGT. Obvious.

[Elda]

Insomniac's version is the way it supposed to be done plain & simple which is the main reason this is my first Spiderman game to play.I've avoided all the other gen Spiderman games because they looked whack.

[Starman69]

Believe it or not, people luv these kind of games. It's glorious on ps4 pro. Cracking game!!

[windblowsagain]

Next up. Why does Spiderman use webs all the time.

Every game is basically the same game over and over. Just some games have better story, adjustments to movement. character progression.

Uncharted 4 Nails it for me 10/10.

Bloodborne Nailed it 10/10.

Some games just do it better then others.

[Cikatriz_ESP]

Just as I thought it was getting to the meat of the argument it ended, never making an original point or adding much to the conversation.

This article was about as original as it accused Spider-Man of being.

[Matrix6]

Hahahahaha. And when was the last time car seat belts was innovatively changed in everyday cars?

[spoonard]

I agree that it is nothing revolutionary, but that doesn't detract from the fun.

[GameStallion]

Troll article.