Recording summary · October 2023
DO NOT BUY Spider-Man 2 - VERY disappointing!
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Overview
Daniel views Spider-Man 2 on PS5 as disappointing and uninspiring despite its visual upgrades to New York City.
The wingsuit feature detracts from the core identity of Spider-Man by undermining web-slinging mechanics.
The combat feels repetitive and lacks mature, gory fatalities and diverse web mechanics.
Disapproval of Miles Morales and multiverse storylines contributes to a final rating of 6.2 out of 10 and a refusal to recommend the game.
Themes
Evaluation of the wingsuit mechanic versus traditional web-slinging.
Critique of combat mechanics and lack of violent or brutal impacts.
Audience demographic targeting and corporate safety regarding violence in Spider-Man games.
Proposals for alternative combat mechanics, including status-effect webs, projectile web spears, and fatal impact attacks.
Opposition to Miles Morales and multiverse narratives across recent Spider-Man media.
Final score and verdict on Spider-Man 2.
Developments
Spider-Man 2 launched on PS5 a few weeks prior to the recording.
Daniel played Spider-Man 2 on PS5.