The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 324 Ratings

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  1. Matheusela
    May 2, 2014
    8
    After beating the game and putting in an estimated 15 hours of gameplay, I can say that I think I understand the source of the wildly mixed reviews. The game has lots of technical issues, and every review I've read so far has been moronically comparing it to the fan-favorite Spider-Man 2 for the PS2. However, this is its own game and it succeeds at what it attempts to be. Lots of fun, andAfter beating the game and putting in an estimated 15 hours of gameplay, I can say that I think I understand the source of the wildly mixed reviews. The game has lots of technical issues, and every review I've read so far has been moronically comparing it to the fan-favorite Spider-Man 2 for the PS2. However, this is its own game and it succeeds at what it attempts to be. Lots of fun, and truckloads of fanservice. This is an extremely solid Spidey game that all real fans will enjoy, but if you're not a fan, you might not want to bother.… Expand
  2. jkafafi
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    Simply put this game is amazing. I've played every single spiderman game to date starting from the very first one that came out on the Playstation and I have to say that this is my number one favorite spiderman game of all time (yes even better than spiderman 2 and ultimate spiderman). Now it gets some getting used to (specifically the new and improved swinging mechanics) , but once youSimply put this game is amazing. I've played every single spiderman game to date starting from the very first one that came out on the Playstation and I have to say that this is my number one favorite spiderman game of all time (yes even better than spiderman 2 and ultimate spiderman). Now it gets some getting used to (specifically the new and improved swinging mechanics) , but once you get into the swing of things (see what I did there) it's extremely fun. The combat is fluid, the graphics are fine (yeah it's not ground braking like infamous second son but definitely and improvement and it honestly looks good, especially Spider-Man's character model), swinging around the city is a blast (and by far the best compared to the other spiderman games), tons of side missions to do (they're unlimited and can vary to beating up thugs, saving people from fires, throwing bombs in a lake, beating up thugs, car chases, camera missions, and much more). There are tons of things to unlock like 20 something suits and even comic book pages, there's a new hero and menace system similar to infamous' karma system (not really needed but appreciated), you can play as Peter Parker again (which we haven't seen in a while) and have choice dialogue with the characters in the universe like Harry Osbourne, Wilson Fisk, Felicia Hardy etc. Lots of villain favorites return like green goblin, kraven the hunter (who is actually now your mentor instead of enemy), and some really cool others that I won't spoil. You now also have various type of web attacks like ice and shocks (I know it sounds weird for spiderman but it's actually kind've of cool). Oh and I know I mentioned the costumes earlier but let me tell you they, are, friggen AWESOME! They brought some really neat ones like Superior Spiderman and Noir, but still include the fan favorites like the Black Suit and 2099. If you're a Spiderman fan, a superhero fan, an open world action/adventure video game fan I highly recommend this game. 10/10 would play for ever.… Expand
  3. Doodlebob
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    If you loved Spider-Man 2, you should get this game.

    I've been trying to think of an adequate way to convey how well done this game is, and I think it pretty much boils down to that. That same great feel you had playing as the web-slinger a decade and 2 generations of consoles ago has returned. That isn't to say there aren't some rough edges in the production. Some character models    If you loved Spider-Man 2, you should get this game.

    I've been trying to think of an adequate way to convey how well done this game is, and I think it pretty much boils down to that. That same great feel you had playing as the web-slinger a decade and 2 generations of consoles ago has returned.

    That isn't to say there aren't some rough edges in the production. Some character models could have been refined more, there are some jaggies, and objects will pop in off in the distance as you web swing, and some open world photography missions aren't terribly involved. This is the lack of a smooth finish that is the nature of movie tie-in games, as their production is limited by when the marketing push from the movie has to happen.

    But all of it can be forgiven due to the massive amount of things that are right. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has it where it counts. The story is worth being invested in. Character dialogue isn't just there to propel the story, but also to engross you in the world. Spider-Man is as witty as he should be. Beenox continues its well thought out combat mechanics. Spider-Man is quick, nimble and flashy with flips and web pulls and stealth takedowns if you so choose. The web swinging feels as good (if not better) than the gold standard in Spider-Man video games set by Spider-Man 2. The web rush option gives you that extra bit of control that you need when you fly through a city by a string at 100 miles per hour. Every -thwip- of the web is fulfilling. The sounds of the city give life to the environment at ground level, and the silence of the air above it gives you a moment to pause and appreciate your responsibility as the city's lone hero. I could go on and I want to go on, but there are so many instances of attention to detail in both the mechanics and the world's content that do exactly what the game should do: you feel like Spider-Man. I feel that it would just be best for me to say once more - if you liked Spider-Man 2, or I should say, if you like the character of Spider-Man in general, the game is worth your time.    … Expand
  4. Gamingrules37
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    I haven't finished the game (80% done) but it is great ! Sure the graphics suck and the dialogue is cheesy ! But it is fun and never fails to deliver a very varied experience, The missions and combat is much improved from the first game and the Web slinging is much more dynamic, But I was surprised on how the story took me by surprise. The Characters are great as well and the missions areI haven't finished the game (80% done) but it is great ! Sure the graphics suck and the dialogue is cheesy ! But it is fun and never fails to deliver a very varied experience, The missions and combat is much improved from the first game and the Web slinging is much more dynamic, But I was surprised on how the story took me by surprise. The Characters are great as well and the missions are based on how you approach them . The side missions could be better since there is not much variety, The new suites and Hero/Menace system works well . All in all it is a game that people should try out ! especially if your childhood was based on Marvel like mine was !… Expand
  5. jenkins8307
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    While it's not a next gen game of the year, it certainly is a great game for fans of the character. If you can't get enough Spidey, this is a no brainer. It has the highlights you would imagine and the drawbacks you have come to expect from the genre. I have had fun with the title and can easily recommend to fans. While I understand some of the complaints and comparisons to other games inWhile it's not a next gen game of the year, it certainly is a great game for fans of the character. If you can't get enough Spidey, this is a no brainer. It has the highlights you would imagine and the drawbacks you have come to expect from the genre. I have had fun with the title and can easily recommend to fans. While I understand some of the complaints and comparisons to other games in the genre, some of the low scores I have seen around the web don't seem justifiable. I feel this is the best entry in the series with the most polish to date.… Expand
  6. metalam
    Apr 30, 2014
    8
    Simply put, If you liked the first game you will like this one. It's almost exactly the same. New story, New web swinging that works the same, more costumes, web rush, same slightly better graphics. Fun!
  7. Eyescreamloud
    May 1, 2014
    10
    If you're like me, you thought that The amazing Spider-man was ok at best. This game fixed all the problems! THe web actually hooks on to buildings, and the web mechanics have got an overhaul. If you've ever wanted to be spider-man, this game is for you.
  8. CodyMstr
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    If you love your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, you'll love this game! I love the dynamic feel it has. So many surprises as soon as you start to play. Takes a while to get the hang of it, but like anything you'll get the hang(Yes, pun intended) of it. All in all the game is a great adaptation to be the webhead!
  9. lryder1998
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    i have been waiting for this game the way some of you out there await the new call of duty, desperately counting the days until I could once again swing around New York as everyone's favorite web-head. It is because I love the character and the franchise so much that I have taken time out of my day to write this review. Beenox, if you guys are reading this you should probably sit down
  10. GreenGoblin215
    May 3, 2014
    9
    I will say that I love Spider-Man he is my favorite superhero and I have played multiple Spider-Man games with that said here we go. I bought this for the PS4 and I just beat it and not being biased I don't know why there is all the HATE on this game that there is. I personally loved the game. I loved the boss fights as well as the free roam and the combat was Awesome. My only gripe wouldI will say that I love Spider-Man he is my favorite superhero and I have played multiple Spider-Man games with that said here we go. I bought this for the PS4 and I just beat it and not being biased I don't know why there is all the HATE on this game that there is. I personally loved the game. I loved the boss fights as well as the free roam and the combat was Awesome. My only gripe would be that it got annoying sometimes to do a side mission just to keep the hero meter from going to the menace level but I got over that. I spent probably 8 to 10 hrs playing it maybe a little less but regardless I had fun with the game and yes I did beat it. I saw the new movie in IMAX and a lot of people are complaining that the game models and voices are nothing alike and while that is true it didn't kill the vibe of the game at all in my opinion. I would recommend this game to all Spider-Man fans and fans of superheros in general.… Expand
  11. Roudy
    May 4, 2014
    10
    Great game, excellent web-swining mechanics and gameplay, great work with enviroment(being able to stick foes to walls, rappel etc.).

    Only downside - combat system is lacking, story was ok but could've been better.
  12. Beastybeasty
    May 27, 2016
    10
    The amazing spider-man 2 is a brilliant film the ending was so unexpected and i was really entertained but they could of chose a better actor to play spider-man he just doesn't look the part.
  13. Vicosaurio
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    Absolutamente fantástico. Mejora en todos los aspectos al The Amazing Spiderman 1, y la versión de PS4 sale muy favorecida en el apartado gráfico. Muchos villanos, muchas secundarias y retos, diversión asegurada y duradera. Una compra obligatoria si eres fan de Spidey.
  14. Bailey90
    May 10, 2014
    10
    Surprised by the negative reviews on this one. I'm playing it at the moment and I'm loving it. The web swinging is amazing. There's a number of suits to choose between, most of which look great. Improves on everything the first one tried to do in my eyes.
  15. ApoelMbis
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    This game is very good,I also like the kind of the game but the graphics are not excellent!If you are fan of Spider-Man I am sure you will like it!I also disagree with the Metascore Critic,I think it worth something else
  16. SpartanEdge
    May 9, 2014
    8
    Well actually not really no. While the two Amazing Spiderman games might look similar to the other Spiderman games at face value, there's mechanics in these these games that make them pretty different to the other Spiderman games.

    First of all, it has a combat mechanics unlike every other Spiderman series, in that it borrows heavily from the combat in the Batman-Arkham games, which is    Well actually not really no. While the two Amazing Spiderman games might look similar to the other Spiderman games at face value, there's mechanics in these these games that make them pretty different to the other Spiderman games.

    First of all, it has a combat mechanics unlike every other Spiderman series, in that it borrows heavily from the combat in the Batman-Arkham games, which is of course a good thing. While it isn't quite as polished as the Arkham games, the combat is clearly inspired by them and is enjoyable and better for it.

    Also, the Amazing Spiderman games have predator mechanics, again 'borrowed' from the Arkham games but work very well. If you think about it, Spiderman is pretty well suited to predator tactics, because a spider is basically a predator in its world and being able to strike from anywhere gives you a lot of options and opportunities.

    Another great mechanic in this series, is Web Rush. It basically simulates Spidermans extremely fast reflexes and thinking speed, by letting you slow time down to a(near)standstill if you so wish for a certain amount of time, while you choose a precise place to Web to, which allows for precise, considered and sustained Web swinging, which is cool in my opinion. You can Web zip in real time too of course.

    The games also pays good fan service, by including various different Spiderman outfits from the comics which is cool and a lot of people seem to really like that.

    I've been playing the new game a lot, and have this to add specifically regarding the new game.

    I'll start by saying first and formost, that if you liked the first Amazing Spiderman game, then your also going to love this one for sure. The new game has everything the first game had, such as the Arkham inspired combat and predator mechanics, fun Web swinging, Web Rush and collecting all the comic pieces to unlock readable comics, but it also has some tweeks and improvements on those foundations.

    New improvements are things like a Web swinging system that has the left trigger acting as your left Web shooter, and your right trigger, the right shooter, which makes perfect sense and just feels..right. The webs actually attach to buildings now, and if you watch a video of or play the first Amazing Spiderman game after playing the new one, you won't belive you never noticed it didn't do that before lol.

    Other improvements are a better variety of persistent side missions, with additions such as rescuing people from burning buildings and other situations for example, and even the ones returning from the last game are improved, such as more prolonged and involving police stand off's that give you engrossing predator scenarios that are more lengthy and varied, allowing you to go in all fists and webs blazing or flex your predator muscles(so to speak)as I say, or the stolen car scenarios for example, that have you moving freely over the top and sides of the car, pulling out windows and occupants and hostages while being attacked with more comprehensive button prompts to keep you on your toes.
    Completing side missions also maintains your reputation as a hero, or you end up having people believe Jonah J Jamison that your a menace, which can have have consequences if you're in 'menace status'.

    All the different unlockable outfits in the game have different modifier bonuses depending based on whether you have a Menace or Hero reputation, and how high that reputation is. I like that you have to earn each costume by completing a missions, which involves infiltrating a locations where the tech is to be found, requiring stealth all the way to accomplish.

    You now have the ability to 'Switch on' your spider sense at any time, which is essentially like detective vision in the Batman-Arkham games, which shows you where enemies and other usable objects are, which is especially useful in predator scenarios, and your senses can be improved, with some nice benefits. There's also more predator moves you can use any time, such as take downs from ledges below and using your Web to repel down from perches, roof supports or a ceilings, down to your prey for stealth takedowns. Picking off your prey one at a time, without even revealing your presence, has you feeing like a proper badass, and is highly satisfying.

    There's also little tweeks, that might not sound like much on paper, but as a whole improve the game and the way it feels, such as you don't have to jump over small objects, you vault over them automatically instead, little things like that all add up.

    There are sections where your Peter Parker, but these are under developed in my opinion, but in the context they are used, such as infiltrating a social event or something, it makes sense to not be dressed as Spidey.

    The graphics, even on next gen, are not going to blow anyone away. While they could have been better, they are perfectly fine and smooth, and you must take into account that this game doesn't have the budget that bigger games out there have, but they are better than in the last game, and in next gen, noticeably better detailed with better populated textures, and justify the slightly higher price in my opinion. The developers have done miracles with what the time and budget I imagine they had, and I'd love to see what they could do with the time and budget the Arkham games have is this is what they can produce on a lesser budget?!

    The camera makes you work a little harder than perhaps you should, and the news pieces after each mission may annoy but you can skip them, so these are minor complaints really, and by no means a game changer to the core game.

    So to summarise, if you liked the last game, you'll like this one even more, because it has all the same elements and game play you know and love, but with various improvements and Tweeks, and while there's obvious room for improvement, the game is still a solid, fun, addictive and highly enjoyable game and Spiderman game.    … Expand
  17. DSouls_guy
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    I don't get how this game is getting a poor review from so many people. in my opinion this is the best spiderman game to date, the new swinging action and fighting style really shines here, plus the game is really well polished. the graphics are not so next gen but they still look great none the less. if you're a spidey fan give this game a go.
  18. Teh_Beavs
    May 5, 2014
    9
    This review is from a Spider-man fan. Setting that aside I'd still give the game a 7. This game is by no means terrible. Event pacing all over the city is kind of annoying but you can ignore it and game isnt drug down. I loved all the villain appearances there is even a extra one after the credits of game! You can unlock classic Spider-man comics during game play and read them in theirThis review is from a Spider-man fan. Setting that aside I'd still give the game a 7. This game is by no means terrible. Event pacing all over the city is kind of annoying but you can ignore it and game isnt drug down. I loved all the villain appearances there is even a extra one after the credits of game! You can unlock classic Spider-man comics during game play and read them in their entirety which works amazingly well on the ps4. Unlocking extra costumes from stealth missions was a decent way to implement them. Once you get the mechanics of travel down you are swinging and traveling like crazy and its very enjoyable. Upgrade system for combat mechanics was pretty decent, and I enjoy you can level up different costumes for different attributes depending on what you may have trouble with. If you are a spider-man fan this game is a MUST!… Expand
  19. SeattleJen
    May 9, 2014
    8
    This is a solid open-word release. If you enjoyed the first game, you'll enjoy this one too, if you haven't tried this series yet - give it a whirl. Lots of fun things to keep you interested, as any good open-world game should have.
  20. Cryptic_Origin
    May 13, 2014
    9
    I'm surprised this game got such bad reviews. Sure it was pretty similar to the first and it was pretty short, but it was still relatively fun.The combat made quite an improvement from the first one and the web slinging couldn't be better. They also had many different attracting costumes with different stats. There was a lot of boss fights too. All the criticism from the first one wasI'm surprised this game got such bad reviews. Sure it was pretty similar to the first and it was pretty short, but it was still relatively fun.The combat made quite an improvement from the first one and the web slinging couldn't be better. They also had many different attracting costumes with different stats. There was a lot of boss fights too. All the criticism from the first one was improved and for at least working on that they should have got better than what it was reviewed. I could see a lot of Spidey fans enjoying it. All in all, this game was lots of fun, certainly not a top tier game but still an enjoyable one.… Expand
  21. ndrew80
    Jun 22, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was a bit turned down by the amount of negative reviews this game received and having started it after playing with infamous second son, the graphics weren't as good. However after a while I got used to it and the missions were playable, great boss battles, enjoyable walkthrough. The character deign is great, spidey looks cool and with the wast amount of unlockable costumes, the game provides extra fun. In my opinion graphics looked a lot better during daytime, it was great to swing around the big apple watching the reflection of the sun on skyscrapers and the moving clouds on the sky. The only thing what nerves me however is that after you finished the main missions, you can't enjoy swinging around the city because without constantly fighting crime in side missions, the task force will be after you wanting to hunt you down. All in all I didn't regret having played this game but might not spend too much time playing it further because of the above mentioned 'problem' after finishing the main story.… Expand
  22. EzioA88
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    Beenox has had a bit of practice with Spidey. The Amazing Spider-man 2 is the fourth game that they have taken major development duties on and it represents a natural evolution of their established formula. Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time were enjoyable linear games that respected the material, but their first tie-in (The Amazing Spider-man) took the hero back into the open world andBeenox has had a bit of practice with Spidey. The Amazing Spider-man 2 is the fourth game that they have taken major development duties on and it represents a natural evolution of their established formula. Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time were enjoyable linear games that respected the material, but their first tie-in (The Amazing Spider-man) took the hero back into the open world and gifted him with new web swinging and combat systems. Now, the sequel comes, but is it any good? Well, pretty much.

    The story is an alternate telling of events of the second movie, which is smart as it helps to avoid spoilers. The epilogue narrative spoiled the plot of the first movie in the original game and that was one of its few faults. This time, Spidey is going after his uncle's killer, only to find out that a new murderer called the Carnage Killer is bringing a special brand of justice to criminals. Not only is this causing trouble, but the Russian and American gangs are battling it out, with the Kingpin overseeing the operations and attempting to wipeout Spidey by ordering a bunch of criminals onto the hero. Plus, Electro is rising and the Green Goblin is beginning to step up. The plot is as bloated as that of the film counterpart, yet it is surprisingly easy to follow and makes up for its shortcomings with a nice amount of Easter eggs and references. Being the massive Spidey fan I am (did you really think I would give this game a 9 if I wasn't), I appreciated these little touches. The campaign isn't very long (around 7 hours) and the bosses aren't challenging, but I preferred this narrative to the previous game's- even if it feels like Electro and Gobby have been thrown in just for tie-in purposes.

    The gameplay is smooth and responsive, even if it does feel a little easy. Web swinging is amazing and is the best evolution of the system I've ever seen. Having played every Spider-man game from 2000 onwards, this feels like a natural extension of a system that was already great fun. The left and right trigger idea is nice and well done, even if some of the logic is a little out there at times (how can Spidey swing through Central Park?). The web rush system is also back and it's as fun as ever, with new upgrades and better functionality. Wall crawling is rarely used when you have such an amazing amount of aerial tools, but it works alright and running up the sides of buildings is something I've always loved in a Spidey game- it reminds me of the good old days. There is no doubt that this is one of the most effective traversal systems in gaming, but what about combat? It is very similar to that of the previous game, with Arkham-esque styles of attacking, countering and stunning (which is basically shooting bad guys with your webs). The animation is excellent and most of the time it is very responsive, even if you can build up combos a little too easily and take down foes quickly. I like the use of different webs, such as the seismic and ionic styles which can knock down foes and melt armour respectively. The upgrade system isn't very complicated, but it works and I was keen to earn all of them. The ability to pick up objects is a particularly useful tool... The stealth of the game is better than that of the last one, even if its logic baffles me. Sneaking up on foes is tense and it feels good to smash the enemies, but there is no real penalty, with Web Rush making it easy to escape and the foes never really learning their mistakes. They have horrible vision ranges as well and once I performed two takedowns in a row- even though I was in front of the second enemy!

    The open world isn't highly detailed and the civilians aren't interesting, but this isn't GTA V. The city does offer a plethora of activities and collectibles though and I love how your various suits have different upgrades and levels. I enjoyed the hideouts and while there are less comic pages, I still enjoy collecting them and the audio logs offer some valuable back story. The comics you unlock are great and can be easily accessed and read. There are also some difficult combat challenges and plenty of photo ops, meaning that the game will take over 12 hours to fully complete. I platinumed it at around 19 hours, so completionists don't need to put in too much time. One of the game's biggest talking points is its Hero or Menace system. To be frank, it is absolutely horrible and the reason this game doesn't deserve perfect marks- even from a staunch Spider-fan. While your level of reputation does give you bonuses and keeps the bad guys off your tail, the random crimes have too little a time limit and they get highly repetitive after a while. The system also doesn't impact the story or side missions and the lack o a clear goal makes it a worthless feature. I could see where Beenox was going with it, but they didn't have enough time to develop a good system.

    TASM 2 is a good game and deserves more than a 5. Beenox just needs more time for their games.    … Expand
  23. FreezeBlade1220
    May 1, 2015
    8
    What's with all the criticism?! This game is great!! It feels great just aimlessly swinging around, stopping crimes and stuff. That's not to say it's perfect though. There are problems that could be giver (like the camera)
  24. Mirayaanali1234
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
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  25. NoyaRG
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    Such an Amazing Game, i feel so nostalgic when playing this! I like the Movement, and the Fighting-System feels smooth and cool, yea sometime it gets kinda boring but the Bosses where cool too.
  26. cheatos080
    May 30, 2022
    8
    Очень классная игра, очень жалко что её все возненавидели :(
  27. thordabolt
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    This is the first spider-man game and I honestly think it's great. I've played Arkham city and understand that it's a great game but also super gritty. I feel this game gives you the fun I was looking for to just be a superhero.
  28. AustinAsh1223
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    It’s a good game. It has its flaws but it’s still a good spider man experience.

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#41 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#25 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 44
  3. Negative: 17 out of 44
  1. Gamer.no
    Aug 21, 2014
    50
    The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is not as amazing as it sets out to be. Your neighborhood webslinger deserves a better game.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2014
    40
    Average at its best.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 29, 2014
    60
    Slinging around New York remains a pleasing hoot. [July 2014, p.81]
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