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Metacritic 8713+

Marvel's Spider-Man

Insomniac Games|2018Action

LumiScore

65/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should monitor play sessions to ensure appropriate duration, especially given the open-world nature of the game. Discussing the game's narrative choices, particularly Spider-Man's ethical decisions, can be beneficial.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May discuss Peter Parker's well-being and their work at F.E.A.S.T.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussions about the game's story and Spider-Man's motivations, particularly his commitment to helping others. Parents can also engage with the game's spatial puzzles and combat strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills with their child.

What your child develops

Marvel's Spider-Man encourages spatial awareness and quick reflexes through its engaging web-slinging mechanics and dynamic combat. Players can develop strategic thinking by planning approaches to combat encounters and navigating the open world. The narrative also promotes empathy and ethical reasoning as Spider-Man consistently chooses to protect citizens and confront villains non-lethally.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Marvel's Spider-Man offers the player to take on the role of the most famous Marvel superhero. ###Plot The game introduces Spider-Man as an already experienced superhero.