10 Brutal Difficulty Spikes In Recent Video Games

10. Into The Fire - Marvel's Spider-Man

2018's Spider-Man is a great balance of fast-paced, energetic combat, and laid-back web-swinging that lets you soak up the gorgeous sights of the open world at your own leisure. Taking an unsubtle leaf out of the Batman: Arkham series' book, the combat is that now-classic combination of combos, gadgets, and perfectly timed counters, which you may well expect to get harder the further you get in the game.

Bet you weren't expecting this, though!

The level, 'Into The Fire,' has Spidey battle Electro by destroying a handful of generators around the area. Halfway through the level, his web-shooting spree is halted by Sable International, many of whom are now kitted out in jetpacks and thick armour.

It's these very enemies that give us the difficulty spike here. Not only will you have to change up your tactics in favour of more aerial manoeuvres, you'll also have to dodge their ridiculously powerful attacks - in particular, the sweeping laser mines that cover a huge chunk of ground in front of them.

Needless to say, when you're embroiled in a hefty action sequence from now on, these guys are absolutely your first priority.