Spider-Man (PS4) - Part 2

[Spider-Aziz]

Spoiler

[YT]lIgE821c00U[/YT]

I have no more doubts about the game, doubts I had are now nullified.

 

[Kuwolski]

I have no more doubts about the game, doubts I had are now nullified.

This game seems to be crafted with genuine love for the character.

 

[The Joker]

Did that video let any spoilers or hints slip?

 

[Spider-Aziz]

If you count their mechanics and opening cutscene spoilery, then yeah.
They talk about one of the missions.

This game seems to be crafted with genuine love for the character.

And for gamers.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I really hope this game works out. It has a ton of potential from a great studio.

 

[spiderman2]

So I've read the game will have 21 costumes, and they appear in real time during cutscenes.

100% sold, day one purchase.

Where did you here that? I heard something the other day about there was like 12 slots for costumes that were seen but that there may be more. 21 that is a good amount hope we get the rami costume, HC and amazing Spider-Man 2 ones.

 

[Spidey_62]

Where did you here that? I heard something the other day about there was like 12 slots for costumes that were seen but that there may be more. 21 that is a good amount hope we get the rami costume, HC and amazing Spider-Man 2 ones.

In the Game Informer show video they said they tried counting how many slots there were for suits and it looked like around 21 but then they were told to not bother counting because there's even more.

 

[spiderman2]

The R&C reimagining was made by a very small number of people at the North Carolina studio, crazy considering its quality. During 2014-2016 Spider-Man was primarly made by the Burbank studio where most of the team works, while NC worked on VR titles and R&C. Then most of both teams worked on Spidey.

https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/272694/Ratchet__Clank_2016_postmortem.php

Oh wow 4 years almost then by the time this game comes out. Only bad thing is it may be a while before we get another ratchet game now lol.

 

[spiderman2]

In the Game Informer show video they said they tried counting how many slots there were for suits and it looked like around 21 but then they were told to not bother counting because there's even more.

Oh wow yeah I think we are getting movie costume for sure. I just started watching that video from today and already the game sounds like it is going to have a like very interactive city.

 

[spiderman2]

Speaking of JJJ.
https://***********/Andrew_Reiner/status/981896417898827781

Which apparently we'll be getting gameplay tomorrow of web swinging where we'll hear this JJ segment.

https://***********/Andrew_Reiner/status/981903163841183746
https://***********/Andrew_Reiner/status/981903074641022976

Also Harry Osborn calls you too.

https://***********/Andrew_Reiner/status/981903564086956033

Sweet should have more to watch tommorw after work then.

 

[The Slang]

I am not really feeling Norman's design either. Its not that he looks old. Its that he kind of doesn't look or feel like Norman from the comics or at first glance give off the kind of presence that you'd want for Norman Osborn in a Spider-Man story. I am kind of baffled by the design choice, to be honest.

I think I can explain. Osborn becomes Mayor in this game. I suspect that the developers intentionally modeled Norman Osborn after Donald Trump, because they consider Trump to be a real life villain. They're going to draw parallels between Trump and Osborn as some kind of attempt at meta social commentary.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

I don't much see why people are thrown by Norman's design. I don't see the trump resemblance though. Even though I recognize they're both evil.

 

[spider-neil]

Is the steelbook and mini artbook going to be a collector's exclusive or will they be sold separately?

 

[First Avenger]

Oh wow yeah I think we are getting movie costume for sure. I just started watching that video from today and already the game sounds like it is going to have a like very interactive city.

The North Carolina studio is already working on a new game. That's probably a new Ratchet.

 

[TheWallCrawler]

Did that video let any spoilers or hints slip?

There was one really weird thing mentioned that surprised me, the meaning of it was ambiguous, but it's smt you wouldn't expect

My no spoilers highlights
- when you start web swinging the feel is immediately very enjoyable, better than SM2
- the move set will be increased during the game with a skill upgrade tree
- R2 is the "go-button" if you hold it on the ground Spider-man will run and upon obstacles do all the parkour. They assured that there are dynamic animations for any given obstacle (one guy was very impressed how Spidey leaps upwards a fire escape)
- square button near civilians is the interact button
- you can swap the special ability of your suit to any of the other unlocked ones, so you can wear the classic suit and use the electric guitar attack of the punk suit

 

[Spider-man95]

My god, when they said that they saw people having a party on a rooftop while free roaming and that they interrupted a basketball game by webbing the ball and trying to get it through the hoop.....man...this city is going to feel so alive!

 

[Galactus123]

This looks awesome

The graphics look great. In some videos it feels like Spidey's momentum stops a little when he shoots the web.

 

[socool]

This little bit was also shown:

It's clearly edited once he enters the subway since the subway system is a fast travel system, so you'll be able to pick where to go, first.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I love how he rolls on the ground after leaving that webline. This looks Spectacular.

My god, when they said that they saw people having a party on a rooftop while free roaming and that they interrupted a basketball game by webbing the ball and trying to get it through the hoop.....man...this city is going to feel so alive!

The city I always wanted in a Spider-Man game.

 

[CB Fan]

I’ve never played a spider-man game and I am beyond excited to play this. Can this damn deal go through so I can get a great X-Men game too(yeah I’m greedy)? Also between this and Spyro Imma need a few days off in Sep.

 

[TheWallCrawler]

The North Carolina studio is already working on a new game. That's probably a new Ratchet.

How do u know this?

 

[Galactus123]

This little bit was also shown:

It's clearly edited once he enters the subway since the subway system is a fast travel system, so you'll be able to pick where to go, first.

I hope they actually made the subway like in Spider-Man 3. Fast travel when entering a train would be great but I hope we can web-swing in the subway tunnels if we want. I really liked that in Spider-Man 3. There were missions there too.

[YT]lIgE821c00U[/YT]

Someone at ResetEra made this summary:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/spider-man-impressions-game-informer-show-podcast.34285/

High Interest Points!:
-not many QTEs in overall game
-R2 must be pressed each time you shoot web (aka you don’t auto shoot repeatedly if you hold the button)
-at least 21 costumes

Impression summary:
-super impressive and satisfying feel
-Starts in Peter’s apartment
-Swinging starts quick after cutscene
-more satisfying than Spider-Man 2
-high momentum emphasized and easy to maintain
-opening reminiscent of Sunset Overdrive feel
-Peter wears wristbands always and puts his webshooters on them when he changes into costume
-special animations to keep momentum for things like fire escapes, swinging at walls, etc
-Can’t swing without buildings or trees, but can web zip almost anywhere
-feels very player controlled
-moving downward on buildings has very different animations than going up buildings
-no hurting civilians (punch button changes to interact button)
-tons of details like squirrels, rooftop parties
-lifelike world like “GTA”
-low pop-in
-controls are responsive above all and balance with physics and agency
-UI normally present
-R2 is the “go” button (sprint, swing, wall run)
-X is zip and follows where you point left stick
-L2 is slow-mo aiming precision on time limit
-snipers exist in missions
-stealth somewhat doable
-X while zipping leaps
-can get near a crime without engaging
-combat unlockables exist as you progress
- Hold O approaching a corner during wall run to web zip around the corner
-not many QTEs in the overall game
-missions are ranked for how well you do
-points earned for good moves and takedowns are spent on suits and movesets
-unique suit powers unlocked can be equipped to any other suits you have previously unlocked
-started game with classic suit not white logo suit
-designs white suit for reason, but won’t say why
-Peter is a poor adult scientist but won’t say where
-Peter knows Harry
-Stark Tower and Wakandan embassy are in NYC
-no signs of non-Spider-Man characters though
-Fisk is first villain
-Mr Negative is central to at least early Act
- Aunt Mae works at shelter run by Mr Negative
-MJ is active thought not combatant in her missions, not just walking around and hiding
-MJ knows Peter is Spider-Man
-MJ and Peter split 6 months before game and reunite to work together at start of game
-Venom is a “cool character” says Insomniac
-Insomniac “nailed” the Spider-Man game
-Engages and slows down to let you know Peter, a la Arkham games
-plays “amazingly”
-unknown how long the game is
-side missions and crimes are different as the game progresses (different toward the end, new enemies etc)
-Spider-Man is full of quips and humor
-suit is designed for this game and it’s story
-blue suit parts are active material, Red is Armor, white is unknown protective material
-suit is very thought out, knuckles covered with specific material, boots blue etc
-many suits
-they want you to be the Spider-Man you love, so costumes are pretty wide open and appear in cutscenes appropriately
-at least 21 costumes
-‘want to play it again'

 

[spider-neil]

I feel vindicated that Insomniac's creative director thinks the Neversoft Spider-Man game (PS1) is the best ever Spider-Man game (until now). In your face Spider-Man 2. I always thought the first fully 3D Spider-Man game was the best one. With that said, hopefully, Spider-Man PS4 blows it out of the water.

 

[Ricardo Brown]

I like Tomei in the role. But I would much rather the elderly Aunt May any day. Rosemary Harris is still the best on screen take on the character.

I was mainly talking about in-game Aunt May but fine, I got you point.

Rosemary Harris is still the best on screen take on the character.

Well, I can't argue with that.

I feel vindicated that Insomniac's creative director thinks the Neversoft Spider-Man game (PS1) is the best ever Spider-Man game (until now). In your face Spider-Man 2. I always thought the first fully 3D Spider-Man game was the best one. With that said, hopefully, Spider-Man PS4 blows it out of the water.

Yes, finally some Neversoft game love! Easily the best one imo. I always found Spider-Man 2 mad overrated.

 

[TheWallCrawler]

the only thing I really don't like is how Spidey goes to a dive, everything else looks amazing, but that bugs me.