10 Best Licensed Video Games Of The Generation (So Far)

10. Marvel's Spider-Man 2

As mentioned in the intro, Batman: Arkham Asylum changed the game for licensed adaptations - and it didn’t take long for Marvel to want a piece of that action. After years of hit-or-miss attempts, Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) finally gave the character the AAA treatment he deserved.

For a long time, Spider-Man 2 on PS2 held the crown, but nothing since has come close - until Insomniac stepped in. Their PS4 debut nailed the traversal, combat, and emotional storytelling, offering a story that respected both Peter Parker and his superhero alter ego and a heartfelt ending that lingered. It felt like a genuine first-party flagship and one of the PS4’s defining titles.

After the solid Miles Morales spin-off, Spider-Man 2 was the big swing. Expectations were massive, and thankfully, Insomniac delivered again. This time, they tackled the Symbiote Suit saga simultaneously with the Harry Osborne arc, storylines the movies had botched more than once.

What followed was a refined, confident sequel that kept everything that worked and layered on new features and emotional weight. Venom finally got the spotlight he deserved, brought to life with menace and pathos by the late, great Tony Todd.

It’s everything a licensed game should be - made by a team that understands the IP, respects its legacy, and isn’t afraid to push it forward. And when the worst thing you can say is “just more great stuff,” there’s really no room to complain.