Marvel's Spider-Man 2: The Best New Feature Coming To The Sequel

As Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 inches closer to its global release for PlayStation 5, players eagerly anticipate the new features that will enhance their gaming experience. Early reviews on Metacritic have already hailed the game as a "Must-Play," garnering a remarkable rating of 90. Among the exciting features offered in this sequel, one that stands out is the seamless character switching between the game's two web-swinging heroes, Spider-Man and Miles Morales.

Fast travel, a beloved feature in the Spider-Man franchise, is expected to see frequent use, particularly given that the game's map is reportedly twice the size of its predecessor. Recent posts online showcase the remarkably smooth and rapid character transitions in the game, indicating an impressive improvement over the fast-travel mechanics in earlier titles.

In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, both web-slinging heroes will work together and pursue individual missions. Therefore, the ability to switch seamlessly between the two characters will play a crucial role in ensuring a fluid and enjoyable gameplay experience. Gameplay videos reveal that character switching in this game is extraordinarily fast.

Bryan Intihar, the game's Creative Director, previously shed light on the mechanics of switching between characters. He attributed the smooth process to the power of the PlayStation 5, which makes such seamless transitions possible.

Character switching will be closely tied to the unique Symbiote and Venom abilities of each Spider-Man. Players will need to strategically utilize the skills and upgrades available to both characters, determining which hero is best suited for a given task, and then switching between them accordingly.

The game's skill tree will be designed separately for each Spider-Man, with an additional shared skill tree that requires both heroes to level up for certain upgrades. Enhancing the shared skill will enable the heroes to assist each other during missions and swiftly transition between characters.

While fast-traveling across the expansive game map is exceptionally smooth, fans have expressed their greater excitement for the exhilarating experience of swinging through the city. Reviewers have lauded the PlayStation 5's performance for contributing to this immersive experience.

Additionally, the console's ray-tracing capabilities have been highly praised, with Digital Foundry noting that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 offers the "Best ray tracing" seen on consoles while maintaining a consistent 60fps framerate, ensuring a visually stunning gameplay experience.