Title: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Receives Strong Reviews Despite Debate Over Game Length
Subtitle: Insomniac Games focuses on delivering a worthwhile experience for players
In the days leading up to the highly anticipated release of “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” on PlayStation, discussions surrounding the game have centered not only on its impressive reviews but also on its runtime.
According to various players, the average completion time for the main story of the game seems to be around 20 hours. While some players finished the game in less time, others took longer, especially those aiming for 100% completion. This runtime is consistent with the original 2018 game’s release on the PS4 and is comparable to many other major single-player titles. Interestingly, 2023 has seen several major game releases with longer than usual runtimes, such as the “Zelda” sequel, “Baldur’s Gate III,” and “Starfield.”
This has sparked a debate among gamers regarding the value of the game. In an interview with the BBC, Bryan Intihar, the director of Insomniac Games, acknowledged the costs associated with gaming and emphasized their focus on creating a game that players perceive as worth the price, without unnecessary padding:
“For us, it really comes down to the experience we want to deliver with the quality we want to hit. Obviously, there’s a certain level of, ‘hey, someone’s going to spend this much money on a game,’ so we want to give them the experience that’s worth it. Our job is to make sure that you feel no matter how long it is, it’s worth that money, it’s worth that investment.”
Despite some complaints about its length, the debate is not expected to impact sales of the sequel, which has been receiving higher scores than its predecessor in reviews. The original “Marvel’s Spider-Man” game became PlayStation’s best-selling exclusive in history, and even the much shorter “Spider-Man: Miles Morales” was a significant success for the company.
As of now, PlayStation has not disclosed any sales figures for “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” However, the anticipation and positive reception surrounding the game suggest that it may follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and become another blockbuster hit for the console.