Sony’s first-party portfolio is packed with blockbuster franchises like God of War, The Last of Us, and Uncharted, but none of those juggernauts are as popular as Spider-Man. The arachnid superhero has long conquered comics, dominated both big and small screens, and of course, starred in several video games. So it’s no surprise that one of the best PlayStation 5 games of the year features the titular web head. This time he’s not alone, with Miles Morales joining the action. Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 ($69.99) is bigger and bolder than previous series entries, expanding PlayStation’s Spider-Verse while sowing the seeds for games to come. However, its ambitions make it slightly messy, and you might get lost in the increasingly complicated plot that's packed with references, characters, and Easter eggs. Still, the core gameplay is refined to perfection, elevating Spider-Man 2 to Editors' Choice status.   Spider-Man, Spider-Man Spider-Man 2 picks up nearly a year after the events of Mar...

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is an incredibly polished sequel that perfects the previous games' combat and delivers new, exciting ways to traverse New York City as you beat up bad guys.