The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2
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Publisher: Activision
Reviewed On: Playstation 4
Cert: 16
Available On: Nintendo Wii U,Playstation 3,PC,Playstation 4,Xbox 360,Xbox One

With the blockbuster movie comes the inevitable game, but sadly The Amazing Spiderman 2 doesn't live up to the promise of its title. There is little that's amazing about this other than the fact that a Spiderman game could be so lacklustre. The combat feels stilted and boring, and even web slinging through the city doesn't provide the thrill that it should. And as a next-gen game, I expected it to look far better than it does. But it's not all bad. You get a chance to play dress-up with everyone's friendly neighbourhood vigilante, and if you are a fan of the current film, there are some familiar enemies to tackle. Plus Spike Lee gets his customary cameo. Overall, though, I'd recommend you use your spider-sense and skip this.

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien is an Irish Times business and technology journalist