Insomniac Games released Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4 to much fanfare in 2018. Fans touted it as one of the most loyal adaptations of the web-slinging crime fighter to grace any media platform. The game is action-packed while still maintaining that lighthearted humor that makes Spider-Man who he is. Like its titular hero, the Spider-Man game is peppered with charm in its many details designers either snuck in or had on full display.
From seeing the wall-crawler take the subway or checking his emails to the game acknowledging interrupted phone conversations when reaching game critical moments, the game is packed with details. Then, there is the staple of every Spider-Man game: the suit selection. With a plethora of comics, film, TV, and game history to draw from, Spider-Man for PS4 has an endless variety of options to choose from, each emblazoned with detail from head to, well, toe.
It's not exactly somewhere most fans will think to look, but Insomniac made sure to leave no stone unturned. On top of taking inspiration from old and new looks alike (as well as niche comic spin-offs), the designers made sure each suit was full of detail at every angle, something that is important when dealing with a character who moves like Spider-Man. Recently, a Reddit user caught Spidey in the perfect position to see the fine designs he was sporting underfoot. Not just your standard everyday treads, each suit gives him a personalized sole model fit with different kinds of grips and a bit of extra customization for each one.
Clearly, Insomniac let its art department go wild with its designs, something that is unsurprising given the rest of the game. One of the character artists even expressed his excitement on Twitter at the fact that the player had noticed his work on Spidey's shoes. These fine details show a level of dedication to delivering a product that is both faithful to its source material and, above all, a blast to play. This kind of detail bleeds personality and breathes more life into the world. It caters to the player's natural urge to explore and uncover the secrets that open-world games hold long after the game's initial release. These stylish soles are just one of many elements that have earned Spider-Man its glowing reputation.
It is these features that prove to players that the designers care about more than just the game they are making, but also the great legacy that comes with it. The love and admiration fans have for Spider-Man runs deeper than just recognizable costumes and one-liners. This game, like the new movies and comics, is a part of Spider-Man's legacy, and honoring it shows a respect for fans of one of Marvel's biggest properties that goes a long way.
With how well-received the first one was, it's no wonder fans are hungry for a sequel -- possibly on the PlayStation 5. Insomniac Games has truly outdone itself, and fans can't wait to see what the company has in store going forward. Regardless of whether or not another one is in the works, Spider-Man has enough gameplay and secrets in tow to keep players coming back for years to come.