Spider-Man Gameplay Launch Trailer Released by Insomniac

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 13, 2018

News: The new Spider-Man adventure is still a few weeks away but Insomniac has decided to give you an early look anyway.

Spider-Man is less than a month away from arriving on PlayStation 4. I had a chance to spend a few minutes with it at E3 and came away really excited for this game. I didn’t really know what to expect before playing at E3 as I have played recent previous Spider-Man games and while they were ok, they definitely had their share of problems. During my brief E3 time though Insomniac’s version of Spider-Man was wonderful. The game seemed to control really well and I enjoyed how the well the combat flowed. When I wasn’t engaged in combat I enjoyed swinging through the city and trying to build up enough momentum where I could get across town as quickly as possible. As I would swing by though I would come across different events happening throughout the city so, of course, I would take a detour and go see what was going on. I could immediately see that once I have the final retail product of Spider-Man that I am going to be spending a lot of time exploring the city off the beaten path, so to speak.

Earlier today Sony released the gameplay launch trailer for Spider-Man. It gives you a quick glimpse into what you can expect when the game arrives on September 7. In case you haven’t been following the development of Spidey’s newest adventure, the premise is below:

”After eight years behind the mask, Peter Parker is more experienced, confident, and masterful with his dynamic powers and abilities than ever before. However, balancing his dual life as Spider-Man proves difficult as he struggles with his own personal responsibilities and relationships while knowing that the safety and fate of New York City rests upon his shoulders.

After Spider-Man defeats Wilson Fisk – AKA Kingpin – multiple new threats emerge and Peter must rise up to save the city and his loved ones. The worlds of Peter and Spider-Man collide in this upcoming blockbuster action adventure, exclusively for the PlayStation 4.”

Some of the key features will include:

Original Spider-Man Story: A never-before-told Spider-Man adventure that remains true and authentic to the famous wall-crawler while iconic characters from the Spider-Man universe are reimagined in unique roles including Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Norman Osborn, and more.

The Acrobatic Improviser: Mix and match a varied set of evolved combat mechanics, including melee, aerial combat, webs, stealth, and unique high-tech gadgets that highlight Spider-Man’s boundless acrobatic agility and active combat style.

Dynamic Traversal & Web-Swinging: Fun and intuitive but challenging to master, propel through the city with an expansive set of web-swinging and parkour moves. Attach webs to buildings, water towers, and rooftops for uninterrupted movement while swinging, launching, and wall-running through the city

Explore Marvel’s New York: Serving as an expansive playground, traverse the concrete jungle gym of Manhattan. Explore the vividly detailed neighborhoods that come to life with iconic Marvel landmarks, quests, crimes, research stations, faction bases, collectibles, and more.

Suit Up and Fight: As a scientist, Peter has honed his skills in crafting upgrades for his unique suits with their own abilities. Unlock dozens of suits, including the Advanced Suit, the SpiderPunk Suit, the Noir Suit, and more, each with a unique, swappable suit power and modifications allowing customization for individual play styles

Check out this new gameplay trailer to get a glimpse at the new Spider-Man and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking it up when the game is released on September 7?