Current Events > Spider-Man 2: A Web of Disappointment

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The highly anticipated "Spider-Man 2" for the PS5 had me swinging with excitement, but what I found was a tangled web of disappointment. It's a classic case of how even a beloved franchise can fall short and miss the mark.

Let's start with the story, or lack thereof. The narrative, which should be the heart of any Spider-Man game, feels rushed and disjointed. Instead of a compelling and emotionally engaging plot, we're subjected to a series of underdeveloped subplots and half-baked character arcs. The villain lineup, while promising, lacks the depth and complexity that could have made them memorable.

Gameplay is where the first "Spider-Man" excelled, but "Spider-Man 2" takes a step back. The web-swinging mechanics, while visually impressive, feel more automated and less interactive. Swinging through the city loses its charm when it's overly assisted. Combat, on the other hand, is frustratingly repetitive. It's essentially button-mashing with very little strategy or innovation.

And don't get me started on the side missions. They're mind-numbingly tedious and seem like filler content to pad the game's runtime. The lack of variety in mission objectives is a stark contrast to the open-world potential of the Spider-Man universe.

The visuals may be a selling point for the PS5, but even they have their flaws. While the character models and cityscape are visually stunning, the game suffers from frequent framerate drops and glitches. It's as if the developers prioritized style over substance, sacrificing smooth gameplay for impressive graphics.
The absence of a well-structured progression system or meaningful character development leaves the player with a sense of unfulfilled potential. It's a missed opportunity to immerse players in the life and struggles of Peter Parker.

In conclusion, "Spider-Man 2" for the PS5 is a disappointing sequel that falls short of the high expectations set by its predecessor. It lacks a compelling narrative, innovative gameplay, and meaningful character development. While it shines in terms of visuals, the technical issues and repetitiveness drag down the overall experience. It's a reminder that a flashy exterior can't cover up the flaws within. Spider-Man fans may be swinging into action, but they'll be left hanging by this lackluster installment.

Thats a lot of words

knightoffire55 posted...

#IStandWithBalanWonderworld

oooooookay then

Them some big words from somebody who's well known for having bad opinions

I'm not even reading this, and I haven't played either of the Spiderman games, but I just wanted to say all I've seen is praise for Spidey 2, and then this lol

Why does this feel like you told ChatGPT to write a negative review of Spider-Man 2

I've put in about 12 hours into it so far and it is more of what I want.

This review is silly.

Maybe it's time for GameFAQs to do a captcha check.

Gobstoppers12 posted...

Why does this feel like you told ChatGPT to write a negative review of Spider-Man 2

This does feel like AI.

I will say that while I disagree with most of it - well, I haven't gotten far into the story, so maybe it is bad - I have had two bugs that made me have to restart. One was when one of Kraven's birds got stuck inside a wall and I had to beat it to progress and another time, I glitched out one on of the weblines, so Peter was just walking back and forth in the same spot and wouldn't let me do anything else.

Both on the same mission too.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/1/8/AAWiT3AAE9de.jpg

this is what chat gpt says when you tell it to write a negative review of spiderman 2 lol

0Renegade posted...

this is what chat gpt says when you tell it to write a negative review of spiderman 2 lol

So yeah this is definitely a ChatGPT thing.

Good to know my AI detector still works.

Gobstoppers12 posted...

Why does this feel like you told ChatGPT to write a negative review of Spider-Man 2

As a matter of fact an AI text detector website said it was written by an ai

Edit lol ninjad

The game mechanics for combat (outside boss fights) are what really make this and the first game shine. If it's frustratingly repetitive, that's more of a reflection of the player than the system. The freeflow combat mechanics really allow you to be creative and experience being Spider-Man unlike any of the other games in the past.

it's hard to tell if the TC ever posts anything serious/legit, since all their posts are either:"getting drunk" or "not enough action".