Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man is a triumph of superheroes and storytelling. Within a beautifully realized version of New York City, Spider-Man soars across the skyline with awe-inspiring grace, ducking into darkened alleys to pummel criminals in spectacular ways. The wall-crawler is front and center for most of this journey - spitting out quips and making a flashy show of heroism - but his mask frequently comes off to focus on Peter Parker’s struggles with relationships and the unpredictability of life. Every frame of Marvel’s Spider-Man feels carefully crafted by a team with a deep reverence for the iconic character. Insomniac’s history paints them as the perfect developer to handle the unique challenges of bringing the webslinger’s world to life, and they’ve gotten to build their own version of that friendly neighborhood from scratch. The end result is simply amazing.