Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games, and it's the follow-up to their 2018 Spider-Man and 2020's Miles Morales. This one launched on October 20, 2023, as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, so you'll need a PS5 to play it. It's not a mobile game at all, meaning there's no Android or Google Play version, no App Store listing, and you can't download it on your phone. It's a full console title, and a PC port did eventually arrive on Steam and the Epic Games Store, though it came later than the console release. There's no Xbox or Switch version, so don't expect to install it there. As for installs, Sony doesn't publish download numbers the way free mobile apps do on Google Play, but it sold over 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours and passed 11 million by early 2024, which tells you plenty. It's a paid game, roughly $70 at full price, and there are no in-app ads. There is a Digital Deluxe upgrade with some extra suits and skill points, and the DLC suits cost a bit too, but nothing pushes you toward microtransactions while you play.

You swing through a bigger New York as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and the game lets you switch between them almost on the fly. The best part for me is how the web-swinging feels; it's fast, fluid, and the wingsuit gliding added on top makes crossing the map a joy rather than a chore. Combat is where it really clicks, with the symbiote powers giving Peter a much more aggressive feel while Miles keeps his venom abilities. My favorite thing is probably the side content that actually respects your time, like the Spider-Bots and the mysterium challenges, because they never drag. Boss fights are a highlight too, especially the ones involving Venom and Kraven. I found myself replaying the Sandman opening just to see it again.

If you've played Batman: Arkham Knight or the older Spider-Man games, you'll spot the DNA right away, but Spider-Man 2 feels smoother than Arkham in terms of traversal. Compared to something like Marvel's Avengers, which felt bloated and grindy, this one stays focused and never asks you to grind for gear. It's also more polished than Gotham Knights was at launch, and the story hits harder than most superhero games I've tried. I'd recommend it over those because the moment-to-moment movement is just better, and it doesn't waste your evening on filler. If you liked the first game, this is a straight upgrade in almost every way.

• Dual protagonist switching 🕷️ You can swap between Peter and Miles during free roam and in specific missions, and each has his own skill tree and suits, so the variety keeps things fresh.
• Wingsuit traversal 🪽 Web gliding across the city adds a whole new layer to movement, letting you chain swings and dives for ridiculous speed.
• Symbiote combat 🖤 Peter's new abilities change how fights flow, with tendril attacks and a rage meter that makes you feel genuinely dangerous compared to Arkham's gadget-focused brawling.
• Fast travel that's actually fun ⚡ The subway system lets you jump anywhere instantly, which shames the load-heavy fast travel in older open-world games.

• Effortless swinging 🕸️ The web-swinging remains the gold standard, and it's smoother here than in the original or in Miles Morales, making traversal feel rewarding rather than routine.
• Strong story pacing 📖 The narrative juggles two heroes without losing focus, and it outshines the scattered storytelling in Gotham Knights.
• No pointless grinding 🚫 Unlike Marvel's Avengers, you never feel forced into repetitive missions just to progress, and side activities stay optional and short.
• Great boss variety 👊 Fights against Kraven and Venom feel distinct and memorable, which is more than I can say for the repetitive encounters in some superhero titles.

• PS5-only at launch 😕 If you're on Xbox, Switch, or Android, you simply can't play it, and the PC version arrived late, so plenty of players got left waiting.
• Stealth still shallow 🥱 The stealth sections are serviceable but nowhere near as tense as Batman: Arkham's predator rooms, and they often feel like an afterthought.
• Side quests can feel thin 🤏 A few of the collectible-driven activities repeat too much, and they don't match the depth of the main story compared to something like Spider-Man (2018).
• Price tag stings 💸 At around $70 with paid suit DLC on top, it's a bigger commitment than free-to-play mobile alternatives, though the quality justifies most of it.