As the highly anticipated release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 approaches, the game has garnered a commendable 91 Metacritic score, propelling it to the ranks of Insomniac’s most celebrated titles. With just a week left until the Sony exclusive becomes available, the excitement among gamers is palpable. Insomniac Games, in the lead-up to the launch, has been tantalizing fans with an array of promotional materials, including a fresh trailer that provides glimpses of iconic villains like the Lizard, Kraven the Hunter, and Venom, as well as a selection of suits for both Peter and Miles.
While Spider-Man has solidified its place as one of the developer’s most beloved franchises, Insomniac Games boasts a diverse portfolio of successful titles in various genres. From the action-adventure and third-person shooter masterpiece Sunset Overdrive to the beloved platformers Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and the VR survival horror game Edge of Nowhere, Insomniac’s repertoire is extensive. Marvel’s Spider-Man marked the studio’s first foray into licensed titles and quickly earned the distinction of becoming Sony’s fastest-selling game, outpacing even the acclaimed God of War. However, it didn’t quite reach the coveted 90+ Metacritic score.
The review embargo for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has been lifted, and the game has secured a stellar 91 on Metacritic, aligning it with Insomniac Games’ Spyro: Year of the Dragon and Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal as the developer’s highest-rated titles. Spyro: Year of the Dragon, the third installment in the series, debuted on the PlayStation in 2000, while Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal, the third entry in its series, was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004.
Notably, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which was released last month, achieved an impressive milestone by selling 10 million units across four different console systems. On the other hand, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, the latest installment in the series, was hailed as one of the PS5’s standout next-generation titles upon the console’s launch.
The enduring legacy of these franchises, even after many years, is a testament to their enduring appeal. It’s worth noting that Spider-Man 2, Spyro: Year of the Dragon, and Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal are the third entries in their respective series to achieve the same Metacritic score. While it might be too early to discuss the legacy of Spider-Man 2, early reviews are deeming it the “best installment in Insomniac’s Spider-Man game universe,” which bodes well for eager gamers.
