Summary
The list of worthwhile improvementsMarvel’s Spider-Man 2made to Insomniac’s formula is extensive, and the changes result in a phenomenal title that is sure to be a game of the year contender for many.Web Wingsand faster traversal speed make webswinging feel better than ever, while parries make combat more complex and the Symbiote allows Peter to feel just as fun as Miles Morales to play. Even MJ’s missions have been improved, with the journalist getting training from Silver Sable to wield a weapon that lets her take out enemies. However, while nearly all the changes make the gameplay better, the raised combo limit is sadly pointless.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2may feature excellent combat that allows players to feel powerful regardless of which character they are playing as, but it lacks content that really pushes them to their limits.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Mysteriums are fun and have a great payoff, but most players will not struggle to clear them. Bases are the one area where players can really get into lengthy fights, but sinceMarvel’s Spider-Man 2activities are not replayable, they will run out of these big battles fast. Hopefully, Insomniac Games gives players a way to make use of the extended combo meter post-launch.
Why Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 Doesn’t Need Such a Big Combo Limit
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Players Have Nowhere To Reach Huge Combos Legitimately
Recently, a player discovered that thecombo limit inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2will go over 1,000, which theoretically allows players to reach a 9,999 combo. However, this was only discovered because of a bug, as players cannot come close to a 1,000+ combo through legitimate means. Recently, a Reddit user managed to find an enemy inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2that would not die, and they kicked them up against a wall until they reached a combo that was greater than 1,000. While it is cool that Insomniac Games extended the combo limit, it is odd that it bothered to do so since a combo that big is currently impossible.
Thecombo meter in the originalMarvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesstopped at 999. Still, this was not a big deal, as reaching such a number was borderline impossible, meaning a combo meter that goes beyond 1,000 was not needed.
Possible Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Content That Could Justify The Counter
Though this is purely hopeful speculation, perhaps Insomniac Games extended the combo meter because it has plans to add content toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2that allows players to reach 1,000+ combos. Not only would the side villainteasers for Chameleonand Carnage guarantee that the DLC had strong villains to offer, but it would be great to see Insomniac Games address the criticism ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2lacking tough battles via some post-launch content. Proper endgame offerings could go a long way to making a DLC more appealing, as they would be a terrific way to add some content beyond whatever story missions and open world activities a hypothetical DLC would offer.
Whether as a free update alongsideMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s planned New Game Plus mode, or as part of an expansion to the game, a challenge that tasks players with building the biggest combo possible could be a nice addition. Taskmaster could return to help such a mechanic make sense narratively, as well as introduce more stealth challenges. Beyond that,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2could finally add a wave-based horde mode that allows players to fight endless groups of enemies. Kraven’s mercenaries, Symbiotes, random thugs - letting the two Spideys battle them for as long as players want could be a great way to make this combo increase worthwhile. Right now, it feels odd that the meter was expanded, but it could turn out to be Insomniac planning ahead for some heavily requested features.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
