The Highly Anticipated Release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
After much anticipation, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has finally been released and it is receiving rave reviews. Developed by Insomniac, this game is now their highest-rated release since 2004, positioning it as a strong contender for Game of the Year. However, above all else, it is simply an incredibly fun game. While I believe this game is so well-designed that it practically plays itself with its upgrades and tactics, there are a few key things about Spider-Man 2 that I wish I knew from the start based on my near-100% playthrough during the review period. So, here are five crucial insights for starting your Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 journey.
1. Prioritize Skill Perks for Maximum Combat Benefits
While it’s true that you will eventually be able to acquire all skills once you reach the maximum level, there are some perks that I recommend prioritizing for their immense combat benefits. The following perks are available to both Peter and Miles:
- KO Recharge – Abilities partially recharge when performing knockouts, finishers, or stealth takedowns. This perk triggers frequently and helps replenish your abilities.
- Fired Up – Higher combo counts increase the rate at which you gain Focus. In this game, it’s easy to achieve high combos, making this perk extremely useful.
- Heavy Lifting – Enables you to web up, throw, and electrify brute enemies. Brutes are among the toughest enemies in the game, so having an advantage against them is invaluable.
2. The Most Essential Gadget: The Web Grabber
Invest your resources in upgrading the Web Grabber as frequently as possible. At higher levels, this gadget allows you to immobilize an entire room of enemies, making it easier to take them down. Additionally, the final upgrade allows you to electrocute enemies by throwing the Web Grabber.
3. Focus on Traversal Suit Tech for Immediate Impact
When it comes to seeing immediate improvements, prioritize investing in Traversal Suit Tech rather than health, damage, or focus enhancements. This will significantly enhance your swinging and web-wing abilities. As a side note, prioritize reaching rank 3 in the Damage category to increase damage to airborne enemies, which will be crucial as you engage in countless aerial battles.
4. Don’t Rush Through the Main Campaign
I’m not just urging you to take your time with the main campaign to appreciate the world and its details, although that is important. The main reason to avoid rushing through is that you primarily earn experience points through campaign missions, while the materials needed for Suit Tech and Gadget upgrades can be found in specific side missions. Ignoring these side missions will hinder your ability to acquire upgrades, including the impressive suits you may have seen. So, make sure to complete those side missions too.
5. Enhance Your Swinging Experience with Customizable Settings
Spider-Man 2 offers a wide range of settings beyond just Easy and Hard modes. Particularly, you can customize your swinging experience by adjusting specific settings. For instance, you can make cornering easier or more challenging, depending on your preference for sharp turns. The “web assistance” setting, which defaults to 10, is especially noteworthy. By lowering this number, swinging may become more difficult as you may crash or hit the ground without assistance. However, this will create a more physically immersive swinging experience. I personally recommend setting it lower and enjoying the incredible feeling it brings. Now, go ahead and have a blast playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2!
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