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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2swings into action as Insomniac Games' ultimate masterpiece.
Building upon the success of its predecessors, the game introduces exciting new spider gadgets and suits.
Enhancements don’t stop there.
The game also brings fresh abilities, slick traversal techniques, and badass combat moves.
But hold on, there’s more to amp up the excitement.
These decisions matter early in the game, shaping your entire playing experience.
Let’s jump right in!
Skills
The game has three different skill trees.
Peter Parker and Miles Morales have individual skill trees but share a third.
The more you level up, the more skill points you accumulate.
So, let’s look at the best picks inMarvels Spider-Man 2.
Combo Resupply gives you an early chance of stacking up a gadget free of charge.
Once you achieve a 4-hit combo, you access a free gadget, invaluable for crowd control.
So, you should always be prepared to counter the heat.
To activate this shared skill, press L1 before the visual indicator comes on.
Swinging from one building to another is easy since you are Spider-Man.
But turning a corner gets tricky, especially for newbies.
This is where the Corner Tether skill swoops in to save the day.
It is one of the traversal updates that gives you better control when gliding or swinging.
Simply hold down the circle button and give the left Analog-stick a flick, and voila!
Mastering corners just became a piece of cake!
Occasionally, you’ll have hordes of enemies charging towards you.
It may feel overwhelming, but the Venom Jump evens the playing field.
Since air is Spider-Man’s familiar ground, the attack comes in handy when juggling adversaries.
To activate it, press the L1+Triangle buttons.
You’ll need tokens and various tech by locating tech crates to upgrade them.
The gadget shoots out chemical webbing, and Spidey wears it under his suit’s gauntlets.
Once it’s tricked out, the gadget can take out a typical enemy and rapidly refill.
The Ricochet Web is like an upgraded version of the Web Shooter but built for crowd control.
It’s quick to use and fires web projectiles that ensnare and stun multiple enemies.
This shot also bounces between enemies, counting as a hit.
So, it’s a good tool to use for offense and defense.
One of the absolute best gadgets for rounding up enemies inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is the Web Grabber.
The gadget piles up your enemies, making it easy to issue a final send-off.
Plus, the gadget can be one of your early-on options, depending on how you start the game.
Therefore, it’s ideal to unlock and upgrade it first.
As the name goes, this gadget is the ultimate concussion delivery.
It’s also powerful enough to handle hordes of enemies by knocking them back and stunning them.
The Concussion Burst is ideal when dealing with enemies with varied weapons.
It’s a solid choice against enemies invulnerable to your strike while on the ground.
The Sonic Burst is an impressive gadget to get you out of a tight spot.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
