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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Windows: A web-throwing adventure game

One of the most striking aspects of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Windows" is its open-world take on Manhattan. Sure, it's not the most detailed or expansive recreation of New York ever seen in a game, but it fulfills the core promise of being Spider-Man. Swinging between the city's skyscrapers, jumping between rooftops and diving into the crowded streets has an undeniable sense of exhilarating freedom. The web-slinging mechanics are fluid and responsive, making skilled players feel like a true urban acrobat.

The combat in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Windows" has a style reminiscent of the popular Batman: Arkham games. Sure, it's less nuanced, but there's still a satisfying rhythm to dodging attacks, building combos, and using Spidey's webs to control the crowd. The game offers a simple morality system where helping civilians and stopping random crimes increases your "Hero" score and unlocks bonuses. While it's not the most in-depth system, it adds a nice layer of motivation to your open-world explorations.

Battle of the spider

Shortcomings and old visuals

Unfortunately, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Windows" is not without shortcomings. The main story missions, loosely based on events from the movie, can feel repetitive and uncreative. Side quests get stale pretty quickly and often devolve into similar missions around town.

The graphics, while decent when the game was released, are now showing their age a bit. This is primarily noticeable in some of the character models and textures, but it doesn't ruin the overall experience.

System requirements

Minimum system requirements:

  • OS: Windows XP, Vista, or 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD4770 (512 MB of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 9 GB available space

Recommended system requirements:

  • OS: Windows 7 or 8 
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 2.6 GHz 
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 285 GTX or AMD Radeon HD4830 (512 MB of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 9 GB available space

Worth a try for spidey fans

So, is "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Windows" a perfect game? Definitely not. But is it worth playing if you are a Spider-Man fan and want some web-slinging action? It's definitely worth it. Its focus on open-world navigation and combat offers some really fun moments that embody the Spider-Man spirit. If you manage your expectations and ignore some of the repetitive elements and dated visuals, you might be surprised how much you enjoy it.

If you want to get lost in a web-throwing, crime-fighting action world, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Windows" offers a solid, if not groundbreaking, experience.

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Technical

Title
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2016 for Windows
Requirements
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
Language
English
Available languages
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
License
Full
Latest update
Author
Beenox

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