Game of the Year 2018: #3 – Marvel's Spider-Man

Spectacular.

A lot of things could’ve gone wrong with Marvel’s Spider-Man. Such a beloved character brings with it a massive list of expectations from millions of fans, and while the superhero’s video game career has had its moments, there have been several titles that have left players a little cold. When you consider the pressure on Insomniac Games to deliver a brilliant Spider-Man game, it makes what the studio accomplished even more impressive. This is one of the most entertaining titles of 2018, and probably the best Spidey game to date.

Insomniac working with Marvel and Sony on a game starring the web head sounded like a match made in heaven, and it absolutely was. The studio smashed it. Manhattan is a sheer joy to traverse thanks to the endlessly fun web swinging, making you feel amazing as you pirouette and flip through the skyline. When simply getting from A to B in an open world is a highlight, you know you’re onto a winner, and this game rarely, if at all, places obstacles in your path.

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