With the next generation of hardware on the horizon, we here at Duel Screens wanted to take a look back to the greatest games and hidden gems of the current, soon to be previous generation. When somebody is looking to buy some games for their newly purchased PS4, you would be a fool not to suggest Marvel’s Spider-Man by Insomniac Games. Spider-man shows off what the current generation can do in terms of scale of worlds, asset loading, and graphical fidelity. Couple technical achievements with a fantastic story, memorable boss fights, and moving performances and you get yourself an instant classic.
Web-Slingin’ Adventure
Spider-Man is one of those games that really shows off the how huge a video game can be. The Big Apple is teeming with life and titanic in scope, making exploration feel authentic on the city streets. You will find yourself sitting atop a massive New York City skyscraper in photo mode in awe of what Insomniac was able to create. Detailed buildings, dynamic environments, and tonal shifts in the story represented by environmental changes proves that this title is one of the most beautiful games of the generation. Showing this off to people and then dropping info of a brand NEW Spider-man game launching with PS5 and you are sure to drop some jaws.
The Ultimate Spidey Simulator
Aside from the looks of the game, Spider-Man is a game that nails feel of being the titular wall-crawler. The swinging is near perfection – with every swing attaching to something , and the combat is up to par with most of the action games of its ilk. A deep upgrade tree and a plethora of suit unlocks, each with its own special abilities, will have you always trying out new suits to see how they affect your playstyle against the thugs littering New York. These immersive elements will keep you playing well passed the 20 hour campaign to unlock all the extras throughout the world.
A Heroic Experience
Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 is the cream of the crop, sitting atop a mountain of quality among the greats of the generation. Pulse-pounding combat, an authentic feel of web-slinging exploration and impeccable environmental designs are just a few of the notable qualities making the mountain this title sits upon. If you have not played this game yet, do so before the generation comes to a close. You owe it to your inner friendly neighborhood super-hero.
