The Amazing Spider-Man 2 gets a new trailer as well as some new details

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 24, 2014

News: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set to swing in to stores this Spring with a host of new features and picking up where the original left off.

Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set for release this Spring and Activision has just released a trailer giving us a few more details on what we can expect when it finally does hit store shelves. This new trailer gives center stage to the story with a revealing look into the world of this super hero sequel, as well as an ominous introduction to one of its central characters: Kraven the Hunter (a.k.a. Sergei Kravinoff). Marvel’s infamous Russian strongman - equal parts charismatic and dangerous - will play a critical role throughout the game’s narrative, challenging Spider-Man’s code of justice as he traverses the criminal underworld. It also highlights the man beneath the mask, Peter Parker, who will play an important part of his own in the journey to come.

Throughout his journey, Spider-Man will encounter a number of new foes as well as some old friends, as he confronts a new threat to his beloved city. The narrative will give Peter Parker, Spider-Man’s nerdy photojournalist persona, a greater role in the spotlight, as he investigates the complicated motivations and unique personalities behind the menagerie of Marvel menaces threatening Manhattan.

As Spidey, players will be able to free-roam through a greatly-enhanced Manhattan cityscape, one set to offer livelier, more engaging opportunities with which to put his sensational skills to use. Central to the expansive depth and detail being poured into The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game is the new “Hero or Menace” system, which incentivizes Super Hero behavior by rewarding the web-slinger’s crime-fighting efforts, and adds consequences for letting criminality fester. Spider-Man’s personal brand of web-swinging and up-close-and-personal combat will see a variety of new features as well.

“The first The Amazing Spider-Man game gave players their own beautifully animated, free-roaming city of Manhattan to traverse and explore – a playground of majestic scale in which to live out our common hero fantasies,” said Thomas Wilson, Co-Studio Head of Beenox. “And the overwhelming message from fans was: ‘MORE!’ That’s what our team is working toward with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – we’re giving gamers more abilities, more upgrades, more challenges, and more freedom to progress. And with the game launching alongside the new movie, offering an expanded interactive experience beyond the film, fans of the franchise won’t want to miss playing it.”

Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set to arrive this Spring for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and on PC. Which version will you be picking up?