Spider-Man games have a long history of being disappointing on some level, but Insomniac has crafted a game worthy of the name. They've managed to capture the essence of what controlling Spider-Man should feel like and surrounded this core idea with an incredible presentation and level of depth that...

a classic hero gets the game he deserves

Did you know Spider-Man sells way more toys than any other superhero More than gritty Batman, more than wholesome Superman and even more than super squad-goals, The Avengers.

That's a bold statement to start the review on but there's no other webslinger game that comes even close to this. Not Spider-man 2 on the PS1, not Maximum Carnage on the Mega Drive…nothing.

Whenever I think of Spider-Man I think of this youthful, eager superhero who refuses to be haunted by his tragic past. He's energetic, he's positive, and always willing to help out everyone in need. He is who he says he is – "Just your friendly neighborhood spider-man.

Much like its protagonist, the PS4 -exclusive Spider-Man wears its heart on its sleeve. There are obvious gameplay influences from other superhero games like the Batman Arkham series but thanks to a relatable hero, superlative movement, and great combat, it ends up being more than the sum of its...

Solid combat; Fantastic sense of movement; Relatable hero; Compelling story

Solid combat; Fantastic sense of movement; Relatable hero; Compelling story; Stealth sections may be frustrating for some