Seven years have passed since Insomniac Games and Marvel released the Spider-Man game, which completely redefined the superhero game paradigm. Even nowadays, you would be heard saying, “it’s crazy if you think about it,” considering how many titles have risen and fallen in seven years.
The anniversary was celebrated by the official Marvel Games Twitter; the replies hold a whole mood. From casuals to hardcore stans, the replies are just full of praise, nostalgia, and almost unhealthy amounts of “when are we getting more??” One user commented 7 years already, my goodness, and I’m a true believer in that. Web-slinging across an exquisitely rendered NYC truly makes memories and so much has just flown by.
And that’s not just cheap glorification; some rang it “best spidey imo,” opinion noted but I’m pretty sure it is correct. Another one said it’s in the “top 3 PlayStation IP’s and it’s not 2nd or 3rd,” so if you break it down, they’re saying it’s number one. And they are not wrong. The game was not just commercially viable; it totally reset the comic book games in culture.
Speaking of which, the whole face-model thing. Anybody remember the Peter Parker’s face-model changes during the remaster? Yeah, that is still a sore subject for some. “I miss that Peter face model,” commented an individual on Twitter, and I can agree with that one. The original was just so vibey; you know what I am saying? It was a whole thing when they got to updating it, and a whole lot of folks just never quite bought into the new look.
Beyond just looks, the game packs a heavy punch. A player literally asked, “Is it still worth playing? I’ve played SM2 but not the first,” and the answer was an immediate “Yes it 100% is!” That’s right. The story in the first game? Chef’s kiss. The emotional beats, the villains, the pacing—everything is top-tier. If you jumped straight into Spider-Man 2, you’re missing out on a lot of context and really, a masterpiece.
Speaking of Spider-Man 2, that’s the real question on everyone’s mind: “When is the next coming out?” Because yeah, we got the sequel, but now what? Insider silence about any Insomniac endeavors has got players on edge. The studio’s got quite a bit on its plate with Wolverine and all, but come on—we need our Spidey fix.
And then this love for the game is just almost too much. “7 years and still the GOAT,” someone said, while another added: “A beautiful game. Was so fun to play.” Not just nostalgia speaking here; this game truly changed the game. It set the bar for every superhero game ever after, and honestly, not too many have come close since.
And those graphics! I’m old now. Back then, it was “😍🔥.” The thought in every detail, the lighting, the ambiance of a living city—it still impresses today. Which says a lot considering just where tech has gone in seven years.
But yeah, the biggest takeaway is that Insomniac’s Spider-Man is more than just a game; it’s a moment in gaming history. It’s the kind of title that’ll still be discussed years from now, and for all the right reasons. It just nailed the swinging, the combat, the story—everything Spider-Man is all about.
So happy anniversary to a real one! Here’s to many more years of swinging through NYC and hoping that Insomniac has something big in the works. If the reactions to this tweet are anything to go by, the hunger for the next title is alive and well. Game players got ready for anything whenever it drops.
