Insomniac’s PS4 exclusive Spider-Man video game is fantastic. I have to admit that while I work on films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( 2 Spider-Man films and Avengers ), I’ve never had any particular interest in playing superhero games, and indeed never had until I picked up this title. I did so only because my gaming colleagues had given such high praise for the title and suggested I give it a shot.

I enjoyed the game very much and was really impressed by the amazing design and visuals; the expansive and richly detailed world that Insomniac created, which prompted me to pick up this art book for review.

The art book explores in detail the making of the game through the huge collection concept art pieces, from the many character designs for Peter Parker, MJ, Aunt May as well as the Sinister Six villains and other antagonists like Silver Sable. There’s also a good number of set design pieces as well as the “mood boards”; elaborate and detailed illustrations that, well, set the mood and aesthetic for pivotal scenes in the game.

While I found the game a little short ( even with content from the 3 DLCs ) as compared to previous titles I played like Horizon Zero Dawn and God Of War, the excellent gameplay ( in particular Spider-Man’s melee battle system ) kept me highly entertained till the end. This art book is a great companion to the actual game, especially if you’re like me and enjoy exploring the art and design elements of the game.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Art of the Game Art book details :

– Dimensions – 11.1 x 0.9 x 12.2 inches
– hardcover, 192 pages
– Full color, in English

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