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[Garibaldi]

I’m trying to switch from performance mode to fidelity, but when I change to fidelity, it says the setting requires a lobby restart to apply. I apply and restart, but when I go back to visual settings, it has performance mode selected again. Anyone else?

I had the same issue (mentioned it a bit earlier up the thread). Once you get to the first gameplay bit you can change it.

 

[Arsic]

Amazing game. Felt like 5 mins and it’s past 1AM.

For the MJ looking bad/weird this game it seems certain cut scenes use lower res models sometimes compared to others. There’s ones where Pete and Miles clearly aren’t their full resolution crazy hair detail models. It’s also a combination of that and MJs eyes in particular. The game seems to be trying to do either Ray tracing in eye balls or some kind of “wet” effect to eyes. What sucks is MJs eyes are light colored so when this happens, especially in these low res model scenes it makes them look almost milky /ghosted out. The hair is also not its full resolution so she starts to look like a npc with brittle hair strands.

When she’s full resolution she’s great.

 

[BadBurger]

This game is great. It looks amazing - this is probably the first game that is really pushing the hardware and yet my PS5 is whisper quiet.

An early quest gave me a little bit of Oxenfree vibes with the tone, banter, and direction. Insomniac is firing on every cylinder here.

Edit: the way this game seamlessly blends together real-time combat with sudden and chained fluid animations from split second commands is like next level. This feels like we're turning a page here.

 

[rofif]

*All the men are exactly the same*

*the one female lead is uglied up*

I’m sure that’s a giant coincidence on insomniacs part

insomniac is one of wokest studios out there now. Making women ugly and ever played rift apart? It’s a great game but the pink spider robot missions are the worst thing possible. The spider is impossibly bad and annoying. And ratchet also is lame and uncool compared to the other lead… he is still better than misery he was in 2016 game.
Same with horizon.
And the. There is miles morales and blm over it. Like wtf. This got no place in a game.

Well to be honest, Peter looked good in original and the. They uglified him more than anyone

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Spider Man 2 Marketing in Sydney. Looks dope!

 

[nowhat]

Oh man, 40fps uncapped is sweet. All the bling but much more fluid than 30fps. Insomniac are on another level with their tech (character faces notwithstanding).

 

[MasterCornholio]

Spider Man 2 Marketing in Sydney. Looks dope!

Well looks like some people won't be getting their copies at launch.

 

[GymWolf]

Asking a refund as we speak.

 

[GymWolf]

After an hour and a half, it seems like the game would be absolutely amazing if they'd stop with the tutorial lecturing and halting of the gameplay and just let me fucking play how I want to already

The game looks amazing of perf mode. I am surprised with how much cleaner the fighting feels given that the first two games already featured frenetic yet smooth and satisfying combat.

Can you expand on that, what do you feel are the bigger changes?

I have to wait until tonight to play

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Good for him but damn people have strange dreams. I can understand being an actor on stage or cinema but in this ridiculous suit? Running in some empty warehouse? I don't know, man.

I GOT THE GAME! Just purchased it from my local game store, on disc. Very old school. Exciting.

 

[apowhungo]

Oh man, 40fps uncapped is sweet.

how exactly do you get this, fidelity + uncapped?

 

[Nankatsu]

My gaming order doesn't even say ready or process.

Fam I'm starting to fear that I might not have the game today

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

My gaming order doesn't even say ready or process.

Fam I'm starting to fear that I might not have the game today

Where did you get your preorder from? Amazon? I heard they screw people off with game preorders quite a lot... Maybe you can grab it from Best Buy or Gamestop as they should already have it stock?

 

[cormack12]

It's weird, aside from the amazing set piece at the start the game looks worse than MM. Lots of shimmer on vertical edges in the city and the lighting looks flat. Transversal also doesn't feel as smooth, getting some jank being hung up on stuff.

More trans issues being shoehorned into games. I don't know.

But who is this?

 

[Nankatsu]

Where did you get your preorder from? Amazon? I heard they screw people off with game preorders quite a lot... Maybe you can grab it from Best Buy or Gamestop as they should already have it stock?

From a portuguese store where I usually buy my games.

Pre-order comes with an extra bonus (the prequel comic book), which says it will be delivered on 23/10.

Game doesn't even have a date on it. Welp.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

From a portuguese store where I usually buy my games.

Pre-order comes with an extra bonus (the prequel comic book), which says it will be delivered on 23/10.

Game doesn't even have a date on it. Welp.

Damn, that sucks. You should reach out and ask them wtf their doing with your order lol. The prequel comic book pre-order bonus sounds dope though!

 

[xrnzaaas]

I could explain you your rights in 20 seconds, but here's a 10 minute version.

 

[nowhat]

how exactly do you get this, fidelity + uncapped?

Fidelity, 120 Hz and uncapped.

 

[shubik]

I still have to wait after work till I can start but I´m looking at gameplay in free roam and this game simply looks incredible. The swinging and traversal speed is increased heavily. Just take a look at this footage:

 

[ElRenoRaven]

So been playing since countdown ended. Gotta say I'm enjoying it and think if you liked 1 and the other game you'll like it. I do have some nitpicks with the controls but they're passable. I wish it controlled more like the first game when it comes to certain things but by no means does it hurt my enjoyment. As I said they're nitpicks.

 

[Nankatsu]

Damn, that sucks. You should reach out and ask them wtf their doing with your order lol. The prequel comic book pre-order bonus sounds dope though!

Order just updated, it got prepared and already shipped.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

My copy has just arrived! The disc itself looks dope lol!

 

[buenoblue]

Fuck Sake. I ordered physical on Amazon in UK a week ago and it said delivered on 21st. So I cancelled that and ordered from Argos. Just got an email Saying missed delivery and I'll have to pick up from a drop off point from tomorrow the 21st .

Why can't Dpd deliver a game through the letterbox???? I've ordered from Argos before and the have just posted it through the letterbox.

Rant over. I cry now

 

[STARSBarry]

So I played at midnight for a bit when it unlocked. Got a good 2 and a half hours in before I went to bed.

It's alright, it's more of the same. I find myself often playing it like I did the first game in terms of traversing and forget the wing suit exists, although I do use it when I hit a river.

Only issue so... far... is... when... Miles... deaf... girl... friend... shows... up... and... every... one... talks... like... this... for... two... minutes...

it's hilarious that the terrible trend from Netflix to include a deaf person so they can destroy any pacing a scene has when they are on screen has been included. I don't remember this being an issues in Miles game when she shows up, people just sign and talk at normal speed.

 

[RickSanchez]

Made a great first impression on me. Was playing till 2 am, when i had work in the morning.

Spoiler

The sandman fight was unexpected.

Visuals look like a step up, even compared to the remaster of the first game (could be placebo effect but it looks awesome for me). Especially the lighting. Noticed new web swinging animations. Wingsuit is basically a jetpack. Control scheme is a bit overwhelming at first when returning to this after along gap after SM1/Miles Morales.

Story has already hooked me. Pete and Miles' back and forth is good.

Spoiler

Another surprise was to find out that Harry was suspended in the symbiote.

New MJ is working for me. She looks hot. Although she does look like 10 years older than Peter.

 

[3liteDragon]

Yo that opening was , as much as I loved Ragnarök, these are the kind of big boss fights it was missing.

Swinging, gliding feels amazing. Combat’s already way better than 1 & MUCH more fluid, I’ve only done one main mission so far lol. Fucking loving it so far.

Spoiler: Game Spoilers

 

[demigod]

The problem isn't with the general look of the character.
The problem is we know who they are based off and they kinda missed the mark last time and now it's just gotten worse which it shouldn't.
If the character was based off Annette O'Toole it would be a different story.
If you look at the actors they are instantly recognizable to the characters in game, so Insomniac can capture them perfectly

You could literally cast them as the live action versions
But Mary Jane isn't even close

The first Spider-Man was actually closer but still off, but at least you could see her somewhere in there
But who is this?

Okay maybe it's a old photo so she's changed but still not even close.

It’s not just an insomniac issue. Have you seen Aloy??? For some reason, Sony wants to uglify the women.

 

[STARSBarry]

Spoiler

Another surprise was to find out that Harry was suspended in the symbiote.

I am almost 100% this was shown at the end of either the final Spiderman DLC or Miles, I can't remember which.

 

[RickSanchez]

I am almost 100% this was shown at the end of either the final Spiderman DLC or Miles, I can't remember which.

I just never realized that is what was covering Harry.

 

[demigod]

Asking a refund as we speak.

Gross, why insomniac, why.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Lmfao, spidey is ready for 19 inches of venom

 

[Neolombax]

I noticed around the characters while in the open world sections, when you move the camera side to side, its as if the outline around the characters become pixelated while the camera moves? I dont know how to properly explain this.

Anybody else notice this? If so, how do i make it go away? Its not a major problem, i cant mostly ignore it but it can be distracting.

 

[Jack Videogames]

Anyone else having trouble setting up audio language? I live in Ireland but I have my console set up in EU Spanish. When I boot the game, I get Spanish subtitles and English audio. In the console settings I have audio set as "Same language than the console"

 

[Certinty]

This game is amazing. If you liked the first one you’ll love this, better in every way. If you didn’t well then you won’t like this either.

 

[buenoblue]

Fuck Sake. I ordered physical on Amazon in UK a week ago and it said delivered on 21st. So I cancelled that and ordered from Argos. Just got an email Saying missed delivery and I'll have to pick up from a drop off point from tomorrow the 21st .

Why can't Dpd deliver a game through the letterbox???? I've ordered from Argos before and the have just posted it through the letterbox.

Rant over. I cry now

To add insult to Injury Argos have dropped the price from £69.99 to £61.99 and offer same day delivery .

I have that Peter Parker luck

 

[M1chl]

People are not normal

 

[Chuck Berry]

Man everything just feels so refined compared to the first two. The soundtrack alone is a huge step up for me. The intro was one of coolest tutorials I’ve ever seen. I like how Insomniac is giving us the GOW boss fights we should’ve gotten in Ragnarok. Also barely using the wing suit. Feels like one of the million unnecessary accessibility options for people who suck as at swinging around.

Also seconded on the deaf broad slowing everything down to a halt. Is this just Insomniac making sure to let everyone know they are there for the disabled? It just feels awkwardly forced. “Maybe the kids will dig sign language after playing!”

 

[Salz01]

The game seems great. First half an hour is awesome. The graphics are good. It just seems a slight bump up from the previous version. So far no where near though that teaser trailer. Seems like this game is Insomniac's UC2 game..

 

[Coherenthy]

The game is really awesome.

It's just sad they ruined MJ's face.

 

[tommib]

how exactly do you get this, fidelity + uncapped?

I’ve been using VRR smoothed and wondering what the target fps is. I feel it’s around 40 up and down a bit. Uncapped definitely feels more fluid but I’m afraid I’m compromising fidelity too much. Anyone has a breakdown?

 

[Dunker99]

Why does everyone always want more and more boss fights in games? I fucking hate them lol

 

[Spyxos]

Why does everyone always want more and more boss fights in games? I fucking hate them lol

Well done boss fight is a highlight for me.

 

[TheGodfather07]

Fuck Sake. I ordered physical on Amazon in UK a week ago and it said delivered on 21st. So I cancelled that and ordered from Argos. Just got an email Saying missed delivery and I'll have to pick up from a drop off point from tomorrow the 21st .

Why can't Dpd deliver a game through the letterbox???? I've ordered from Argos before and the have just posted it through the letterbox.

Rant over. I cry now

That's why I always use royal mail. Postman puts it through the letterbox and he mostly delivers around the same time everyday so I'll know when it's coming.

 

[RoboFu]

Lmfao, spidey is ready for 19 inches of venom

 

[Auto_aim1]

Movement is top notch. Amazing feeling to swing and glide through the city. The combat is tedious for now just like the first game, hope there are cool new unlocks that lets you wipe out groups of enemies faster.

 

[analog_future]

Hmm, this game can sure look like ass sometimes:

 

[SlimySnake]

So Fidelity Mode at 40 fps is native 4k? Or does it drop to 1440p?

I have it set to SMOOTH instead of uncapped but Fidelity at 30 fps (120hz mode disabled) looks better.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Man everything just feels so refined compared to the first two. The soundtrack alone is a huge step up for me. The intro was one of coolest tutorials I’ve ever seen. I like how Insomniac is giving us the GOW boss fights we should’ve gotten in Ragnarok. Also barely using the wing suit. Feels like one of the million unnecessary accessibility options for people who suck as at swinging around.

Also seconded on the deaf broad slowing everything down to a halt. Is this just Insomniac making sure to let everyone know they are there for the disabled? It just feels awkwardly forced. “Maybe the kids will dig sign language after playing!”

I see what you’re saying. Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act didn’t get put into place until 1990? That’s not that long ago.

You don’t notice these types of things until you’ve been disabled or have a disabled child. Until then you ignore it completely. Then you realize no one gives a sh*t about disabled people.

I noticed that too. I have a disabled kid and I kind of like it when it’s added. I also notice people use the word “retard” a lot on here.

 

[PuppetMaster]

Played it a few hours. This game is AAAA!

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Hmm, this game can sure look like ass sometimes:

Seems like it’s the sand basically