This review contains spoilers

Builds upon the foundation set by the previous two games to create something truly incredible.

While it doesn't reinvent the wheel on any of the mechanics from its predecessors, it makes a variety of small yet impactful changes that improve the overall feel of the experience. Changes to traversal such as increased speed, slingshot, web wings, and corner tether make moving around New York the most fun it’s been in this series.

I also found the combat to be way more enjoyable than previously. With a new parry mechanic and several enemy moves requiring different types of defensive maneuvers, I found it to be more challenging yet more involved. Plus, the addition of some extensions to aerial combat and the symbiote abilities just make the flow more satisfying.

Also really enjoyed the story in this entry. While not as tight as the original, it does a lot that kept me invested with the ongoing conflict. The highlights for me being the resolution between Miles and Li, and the entire section between Peter gaining and losing the symbiote suit.

Insomniac did something really amazing with this game, and it gets me excited to see where they will take this series in the future.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023


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