The Amazing Spider-Man

To be honest, The Amazing Spider-Man is the most confusing number in the Vita’s collection of games. Why? Let me clarify:

• The movie it’s based on was released all the way back in mid 2012
• The game (across all major platforms) was originally released along with the movie
• The sequel game/movie are due to come out in a few months

With the following puzzle in mind, one can’t help but concede that the game has been released at a very odd time. Nonetheless, it’s good to see that The Amazing Spider-Man fills the particular niche of household third-person action games in PS Vita’s library, a category which the platform has been lacking in despite its vast array of various types of games.

Those who have played The Amazing Spider-Man on other platforms would be well-versed with the sheer size of the game. With that in mind, the main concern regarding the game’s PS Vita edition is whether or not the Vita would be able to handle the game without compromising on anything.

Well, let me break it to you: if you’re hoping for a perfect port of the game’s PS3 version then you’re in for a huge disappointment. It’s obvious that sacrifices needed to be made to make sure the wide-open New York City fits onto the Vita.

Plot (3/5)
The first of those sacrifices were, not surprisingly, the looks, which are quite ugly to be honest. Apart from that, the storyline is basically the same as the console version, which takes place not long after the events of the movie. Along with that, you’re free to roam around in an open world (New York City), stop crimes and collect some 700+ comic book pages which you will find throughout the city. Yes, there are a few hiccups here and there during cut scenes and combats but overall the game runs relatively well.

Gameplay (4/5)
The gameplay is good enough to hold up to scrutiny. The web swinging action you would expect is a rewarding setup, enabling you to put together big combos along with your spidey-sense constantly giving you the opportunity to evade and counter the attacks from various enemies. The stealth takedowns are also quite invaluable as they prove handy in a number of missions and you’ll find them particularly fun.

This brings us to the ultimate question; is The Amazing Spider-Man’s PS Vita edition any good or not? Well, the first impression with those bitter graphics would certainly be a negative one. But the game overall manages to be a complete package. And it goes without saying that yes, The Amazing Spider-Man on the Vita manages to pass as a good game.

Final Thoughts
Roaming around New York City would certainly give your memory a few glimpses of the legendary Gravity Rush as The Amazing Spider-Man provides you a similar sense of “Let’s explore the world!” Although, the game being nowhere near to the action-adventure is still a welcome addition to the Vita’s library and is definitely recommended for those who’re in the mood for some exciting open-world adventure.