Playing as Two Spider-Men

When I first booted up 🕷Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, I wasn’t just stepping back into New York City — I was stepping into the lives of two heroes trying to balance power, responsibility, and everything in between. For the first time in the franchise, players can seamlessly switch between 🕷Peter Parker and 🕷Miles Morales, each with their own struggles, powers, and purpose. Peter is dealing with the weight of the symbiote, a dark force that amplifies his aggression and tests his humanity, while Miles is still defining what kind of hero he wants to be — living up to a legacy that isn’t easy to follow.

The dual narrative gives this sequel a heart and depth that few superhero games attempt. It’s not just about fighting villains — it’s about identity, growth, and what it means to share the burden of being Spider-Man.

🕷 The Good: A Bigger, Bolder, More Emotional Adventure

1. 🕷Two Spider-Men, One Story

For the first time, players can switch seamlessly between Peter Parker and Miles Morales, each with their own combat styles, side missions, and emotional arcs.

Peter’s journey explores his bond with the symbiote suit — a darker, more aggressive version of himself — while Miles tries to define what kind of hero he wants to become.

It’s a dynamic that gives the story real depth and heart.

2. 🕷Swinging Through the City Feels Incredible

New York has never looked or felt this alive. Thanks to the PS5’s power, web-swinging and gliding with the new Web Wings is pure joy. You can zip across boroughs in seconds, dive between skyscrapers, and even soar over Queens or Brooklyn without a single loading screen.

Traversal has always been a highlight of the series, but here, it’s transcendent.

3. 🕷Combat Evolves — and Thrills

Insomniac didn’t reinvent the combat wheel but refined it beautifully. The addition of new symbiote powers for Peter and bio-electric abilities for Miles keeps fights fresh and cinematic.

The combo system feels smoother, enemies are smarter, and boss battles — particularly with Venom and Kraven — are some of the best in superhero gaming history.

4. 🕷A Story with Real Weight

Beyond flashy action, Spider-Man 2 delivers genuine emotional punches. It’s a story about identity, friendship, and the cost of power.

Moments between Peter and MJ, or Miles and his mom, ground the game in humanity. It’s blockbuster storytelling with a beating heart.

🕸 The Bad: Even Heroes Have Weak Spots

1. 🕷Pacing Stumbles

While the story is engaging, it sometimes rushes through key plot points and drags through others. The third act, especially, feels uneven — as if Insomniac tried to juggle too many climaxes at once.

2. 🕷Fewer Stealth and Gadget Options

Fans of the 2018 game’s stealth missions might be disappointed. Spider-Man 2 streamlines those systems, favoring spectacle over subtlety. The gadget variety is also trimmed down — not a deal-breaker, but noticeable.

3. 🕷Technical Glitches

The PS5 version runs almost flawlessly, but some players still encounter texture pops, animation bugs, and minor camera issues.

The PC port, while playable, has faced performance problems — something Nixxes is still patching post-launch.

🕷The Spectacular: What Makes It Special

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 stands out because it balances the spectacle of superhero action with personal storytelling.

It’s not just about saving the city — it’s about saving yourself.

The dual narrative between Peter and Miles explores legacy, growth, and the price of power in ways few games attempt.

Add to that Insomniac’s polished gameplay loop, breathtaking visuals, and a world that genuinely reacts to your presence, and you’ve got one of the most satisfying superhero experiences ever made.

🕷The Good:

Incredible visuals and world design

Fluid web-swinging and traversal

Deep emotional storytelling

Epic combat and boss fights

The Bad:

Uneven pacing

Simplified stealth mechanics

Occasional bugs and technical hiccups

Even with its imperfections, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a spectacular success — one that reminds us why we fell in love with superhero games in the first place.

Whether you’re here for the action, the story, or just the thrill of swinging through New York, this game is an essential experience.

Insomniac Games didn’t just make another superhero sequel; they crafted a heartfelt, cinematic journey about two heroes trying to balance responsibility with identity.

If this is the direction the studio continues to take, the Spider-Man franchise could very well become the Batman: Arkham series of this generation — only with a bit more heart, humor, and web fluid.