Hey there, fellow gamers! Today, we're swinging into the web-laden streets of New York to take a closer look at 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' on the PS4. This game promised us wall-crawling fun, breathtaking swing mechanics, and a story so gripping you might just need to sign a waiver for the emotional rollercoaster... but is it simply swinging too close to the sun? Spoiler alert: It's more of a swing and a miss than a home run!
Oh, and let me remind you... If you find yourself rolling your eyes and scoffing at Spider-Man’s continuous moral dilemmas, just remember: he fights crime while also taking on the bigger enemy... bad game design. Keep an eye out for better heroes (and games) in the future!
Now, moving on to graphics. Let’s just say, if you’ve ever wondered what art directed by someone who stumbled into a 2004 video game development meeting looks like, well, here it is! Sure, there are some cool moments, like when you lose a boss fight and your mission is abruptly ended by a loading screen that feels like it’s taking a coffee break. The character models sometimes resemble a charmingly deranged action figure rather than high-resolution humans. Really, it’s like Beenox decided to save on budget and cast everyone as cardboard cutouts instead. The environmental designs scream 'open world’, but with a hint of 'why don’t you just stare at this wall for a while?'.
All in all, 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' offers a familiar, albeit underwhelming, soiree into Spidey’s world. While players can revel in the sheer joy of webswinging about, they might want to temper those expectations as they tumble through a web of mediocrity. So if you're looking for a game to graze over and not lose sleep over, hop on into the spandex, grab your controller, and give it a shot. But fair warning: the only thing 'amazing' about 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' is how it manages to disappoint fans of the beloved hero. It only gets a 5 out of 10 from me, but hey, at least the web-swinging was almost worth it!