Spider-Man honestly exceeded my expectations. The phenomenal movement of web swinging and the immersion within a bustling New York City make for a really great time. Web swinging in this game just felt so satisfying that I never wanted to use the fast travel option.

The story is surprisingly deep and emotional at times with fantastic cinematics. Sadly, this experience is not without its flaws. I didn't enjoy some forced stealth sections, since they kinda dragged the pacing down for me a bit. The puzzles also got old really fast. The city is obviously gorgeous and you can feel the love Insomniac put into this game, but the side missions felt repetitive and the poor collectibles that litter every corner of the map felt like a chore that I didn't feel like doing anymore near the endgame.

Traversal and the quick, fluid combat are definitely the best parts of the game.