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[Draugoth]

The long-awaited release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is very close to happening and all we have about the game so far are leaks with images and even videos.

However, one of the leaked videos were an earlier review that went up earlier. It's worth mentioning that the video has already been privated, but not fast enough as people managed to watch the video.

Another important detail is that the YouTube channel responsible for the video does not give a "rating/rating" for the game, it just said that "I loved it". The review has no spoilers

Details:

• Combat has improved a lot;
• There are many personal and emotional moments in the game, even in side missions;
• Side quests have been improved, etc;
• Loading is impressive (loading screens);
• Furthermore, gadgets are used in a shortcut system where you can choose the four gadgets you like the most;
• This means that you cannot use gadgets indiscriminately like in the last game, being more strategic;
• Obviously, the defense move is a lot of fun;
• Each enemy requires a specific type of gadget or movement, meaning it is more strategic;
• The length of the story varies between 18 and 25 hours, depending on whether you do side missions or follow directly to the end;
• It is suggested the best quality of open world you will play, and you will not get bored or have unnecessary content.

 

[AJUMP23]

I am sure it is a good game. I don't need the review to confirm it.

 

[DenchDeckard]

18 - 25 hours is absolutely sublime!

really looking forward to this!

 

[StealthGoblin]

I loved the first game and all of that sounds like music to my ears. I did feel the first one felt a little long, so that game length sounds like a sweet spot.

 

[Thief1987]

Gamexplain is mostly nintendo shill channel, so they rating it high is a good sign

 

[Flutta]

18 - 25 hours is absolutely sublime!

really looking forward to this!

30-40h is where it should be. Inso taking the lazy route. SMH.

Will get it when it hits 20$ or something.

 

[Dick Jones]

Gamexplain is mostly nintendo shill channel, so they rating it high is a good sign

I'm waiting for the Gold Standard XboxEra to rate it. Never steered me wrong apart from most of their reviews.

 

[bender]

Each enemy requires a specific type of gadget or movement, meaning it is more strategic;

Not sure I'm going to like this.

 

[Nankatsu]

GOTY incoming

 

[Fabieter]

This sounds like 90+ metacritic. Hyped.

 

[Mr Moose]

Side quests were the worst thing with the last game. Fuck those pigeons.

 

[Fbh]

Good to hear the sidequests are improved and might actually have interesting stories this time around.

 

[saintjules]

Sounds like the using certain gadgets against certain bosses reminds me of Mega Man.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

What about the puddles?

 

[diffusionx]

What about the puddles?

if I was Insomniac I would have coded in a Puddle RT mode that just renders the puddles at 8K/full RT and added them to every surface even if it tanks the framerate to 10fps.

 

[ckaneo]

Side quests were the worst thing with the last game. Fuck those pigeons.

Those are back lol. And rightfully so

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Anyone who thought this isn’t getting 9’s and 10’s all around I don’t know what to tell you. Game is going to rock

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

if I was Insomniac I would have coded in a Puddle RT mode that just renders the puddles at 8K/full RT and added them to every surface even if it tanks the framerate to 10fps.

That or make up a new villain that transforms into a fully ray traced puddle.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Sounds like the using certain gadgets against certain bosses reminds me of Mega Man.

 

[Freelance Yakuza]

I hope they manage to make the combat more interesting. I had a lot of fun playing both games, but the combat against regular enemies was boring.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Side quests were the worst thing with the last game. Fuck those pigeons.

The Tombstone and Taskmaster sides were pretty cool I thought.

 

[Hugare]

Not sure I'm going to like this.

This is exactly what the Arkham Batman games were doing back then, and I love them for it. Gives the combat some depth.

On the other hand, the spider-man games will become even more clones of the Arkham games in terms of combat system

 

[March Climber]

• There are many personal and emotional moments in the game, even in side missions;
• Side quests have been improved, etc;

This was my biggest hope. There is no reason for side missions in a spiderman game to be filler(aside from teaching you a new mechanic). He has a ton of intriguing side stories from the comic books that can be used to flesh out the world and characters, and it would not interfere with the main story heavy hitter characters like Venom, Fisk, Goblin, etc.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Mirror https://filemoon.sx/d/96l9uogvdqs6/SpiderMan_2_Review_Discussion.mp4

 

[Gudji]

Sony ninjas right now:

 

[Chuck Berry]

This is exactly what the Arkham Batman games were doing back then, and I love them for it. Gives the combat some depth.

On the other hand, the spider-man games will become even more clones of the Arkham games in terms of combat system

Hey as long as Insomniac doesnt eventually go the way of Rocksteady, it's all good to me man.

We're following up Spider-Man 3 with FUSE 2, a thrilling upcoming GAAS title that's the sequel to the one game we've made that no one gives an iota of a shit about.

 

[Matsuchezz]

Finally a great game to wash out the bad taste left first by Starfield and then by ForzaMS. I am expecting Lying Phil congratulating Insomniac for the release and thanking them to show the MS games Studios how an awesome game is done!
I will buy it Day one.

 

[saintjules]

Sony ninjas right now:

First hour of the game is leaked. I want to watch it later.

 

[Dr_Ifto]

When is embargo up?

 

[Chuck Berry]

First hour of the game is leaked. I want to watch it later.

Why do you guys do this to yourselves? Do you really lack that sort of basic self control?

I mean it's your world but damn, its like a kid approaching Christmas that just HAS to search all over the house to see what they're getting

 

[Mythoclast]

This game was never going to be reviewed poorly anyway.

 

[MrA]

if I was Insomniac I would have coded in a Puddle RT mode that just renders the puddles at 8K/full RT and added them to every surface even if it tanks the framerate to 10fps.

Graphics mode:
Performance
Framerate
Maximum Puddledrive

 

[The artful mincer]

Side quests were the worst thing with the last game. Fuck those pigeons.

Those pigeons rocked! Just an excuse too swing give me more!

 

[saintjules]

Why do you guys do this to yourselves? Do you really lack that sort of basic self control?

I mean it's your world but damn, its like a kid approaching Christmas that just HAS to search all over the house to see what they're getting

It's because I choose to watch it. These things are hardly going to destroy my perception of the game, so it doesn't bother me.

OMG my eyes will burn if I see leaks prior to release. must go dark. MUST GO DARK NOW!

 

[NinjaBoiX]

I want to hear more about this advanced swinging, the automated traversal killed some of the fun with the first game.

I want swinging like the Neversoft Spidey games!

 

[Sanepar]

18 - 25 hours is absolutely sublime!

really looking forward to this!

Tbh i think is too short for $70. Games need to have at least 30-40h content for full price.

 

[Big Baller]

 

[March Climber]

Why do you guys do this to yourselves? Do you really lack that sort of basic self control?

I mean it's your world but damn, its like a kid approaching Christmas that just HAS to search all over the house to see what they're getting

The first hour of a game is fine. Most outlets end up posting that type of content to youtube anyway. My issue is when developers or reviewers reveal too much of the mid game/late game content.

There was a massive spoiler about Starfield posted as a topic here a couple of months ago, and the reason the OP of that thread didn't consider it a spoiler was because a dev had mentioned this spoiler in an interview article, as if it being an interview somehow nullified it from being a spoiler.

 

[March Climber]

Tbh i think this movie is too short for $18. Movies need to have at least 5 hours of content for full price tickets.

How does this sound to you?

 

[Pedro Motta]

Not sure I'm going to like this.

You need more blackjack....and hookers.

 

[Chuck Berry]

The first hour of a game is fine..

For you, yeah. For me, I gotta be blind.

 

[Unknown?]

Side quests were the worst thing with the last game. Fuck those pigeons.

The pigeons in 2 are fat and a lot more realistic to New York. They barely fly and are easy to catch.

 

[El Sueño]

Cool news

 

[StereoVsn]

Description sounds pretty good. Not sure about the specific gadget use, but should be ok.

What I really hope is that there are no more mandatory MJ (or whoever really) stealth sections.

 

[ckaneo]

This sounds like 90+ metacritic. Hyped.

Don't think so. It honestly sounds like another 89 but will be a favorite for those who like this kind of stuff. Flaws and all, the first 2 games are my favorite on ps4

 

[GetInTheRobot]

I don't trust the reviews for these kinds of games, because after the first one was praised and ended up being Arkham with a spiderman coat, not as well designed and more bloat...I'm going to need to play for myself. One thing I hope is the set dressing of the world is more dynamic and less static. Game never felt lived in.

The pigeons in 2 are fat and a lot more realistic to New York. They barely fly and are easy to catch.

Our pigeons wear timbs, eat baconeggandcheese in the morning, and take the subway to work...let them be.

 

[Crayon]

Straight sequel to a good game from a team who knows what they're doing.

Reviews are not going to be the most exciting but we'll do our best to tear each other's faces off in the thread. When life gives you lemons, make a huge embarrassing mess.

 

[Skifi28]

30-40h is where it should be. Inso taking the lazy route. SMH.

Will get it when it hits 20$ or something.

Will wait until it hits gamepass.

 

[March Climber]

What I really hope is that there are no more mandatory MJ (or whoever really) stealth sections.

My bet is that they will be replaced by Miles stealth sections, since doing stealth as a Spiderman was always more fun anyway and he has an added cloak feature.

 

[Represent.]

Tbh i think is too short for $70. Games need to have at least 30-40h content for full price.

please tell me youre joking