Swinging through Manhattan as Spider-Man is exactly as satisfying as it sounds, but the community data tells a more complicated story than the hype suggests.

The game holds its own in world-building and core gameplay feel, both sitting slightly above average compared to everything else in the catalog. That New York playground has something to it. But the numbers drop hard where it matters most for long-term appeal. The hook, meaning that pull to keep playing just one more hour, lands in the bottom 15% of all games. Fun in the immediate sense and the "take it to a desert island" factor are both nearly as low. The art direction and social appeal also sit in the lower quarter. For a AAA blockbuster built around one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture, that's a real gap between reputation and felt experience.

For context, open-world action games in this tier usually score much higher on pure fun and replayability. The community seems to enjoy the moment-to-moment traversal but doesn't feel a lasting pull.

This one is for fans of the character who want a polished, cinematic experience with satisfying movement. If you need a game that grabs you by the collar and won't let go, or something you'll return to months later, you may find yourself drifting away sooner than expected.