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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is an upcoming 2014 action-adventure video game that will coincide with the release of the film of the same name featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man. It is being developed by Beenox, developer of the previous games Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Spider-Man: Edge of Time and The Amazing Spider-Man, and published by Activision. A Gameloft version will be released in April for iOS, and Android devices.

It will be released on 29 April 2014 in North America and 2 May in Europe for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Plot
The game takes place alongside the events of the film, as Spider-Man searches for Uncle Ben's killer. The game will feature an all-star villain cast from Spider-Man's universe, and will feature both new and old characters. The game will feature prominent villains such as Kraven the Hunter, Electro and Kingpin.

Gameplay
The game will retain its open world gameplay of previous entries in the franchise. The game's free roam area of New York City will be more expansive and detailed than that of the previous game's, and most of the story will take place in the open world. In addition to advanced combat and upgrades, there will be different types of webbing (example, the player can use different webbings to freeze or blow up something on impact), and web-slinging will be similar to that of Spider-Man 2 and its subsequent based games. The 3DS version of the game will not have the free roaming aspect that is in the console versions.(citation needed) The PS4 version can be played on the PS Vita using remote play, with optimized controls.

The game re-innovated the web swinging mechanic, allowing for a more interactive and engaging experience swinging through New York City's open world. Unlike The Amazing Spider-Man video game, the player's webs will attach to buildings, as opposed to attaching to thin-air which allowed the player to swing from anywhere in the city, regardless of whether buildings were present. Now the player is only limited to the space around them in order to swing properly; if there is no object a web can attach to, the player will be unable to web swing and fall. Additionally, the method of web-swinging has also been changed. Players playing on console systems will now web swing using the left and right triggers of the controllers. The left and right triggers take control of Spider-Man's left and right hands, respectively (example, if a building appears on the left, the player is better suited to use the left trigger and if one appears on the right, the player would be better suited to use the right trigger to swing.) Both triggers can be held at the same time which allows players to launch Spider-Man into the air.

Morality is used in a new system known as "Hero or Menace" where players will be rewarded for stopping crimes or punished for not consistently doing so or not responding. The player will be able to upgrade Spider-Man's web shooters. During certain sections of the game, the player will control Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker and walk around doing detective work.

Players will have access to Peter Parker's home, and his room allows players to replay missions, purchase upgrades and equip the various costumes available.

Additionally, new enemy types have been introduced. Armored guards can be taken down either with a stealth attack or by the Ionic Web upgrade, which allows players to break down armor, thus leaving the guard vulnerable to damage.

Furthermore, the city has been expanded to incorporate unique districts that allow for more open space to the player. The crimes from the first game have been expanded on, but it also includes new crimes such as arson and hostage situations. The crimes also progress dynamically, such as fighting criminals on the street then chasing one that gets away in a vehicle. Unlike the previous game, there will be constant random side activities. Additionally, the use of the Web-Rush system returns and has been expanded on from the previous game, now allowing for critical strikes, dodges and rolls. There are also new upgrades and abilities introduced into the game, some of which have been expanded on from the previous game.

The player will now use their in-game smart phone to access the map, which provides the player with information of activities taking place in the area at the time. Players will use the map to track current activities and missions the player will be able to participate in throughout the game. Missions include Players will also use the in-game smart phone to manage in-game messages and upgrades for their suit and skills.
 * Photo Investigation: Players must use their camera to take a photo of a suspicious sitation
 * Task Force
 * Police Deadlock: Players must aid the police in defeating the criminals
 * Rescue: Players must help civilians in need of assistance
 * Hideouts: Players must infiltrate hideouts in order to recover stolen Oscorp technology

Missions have been altered to fit players' play style. Rather than players navigating through a linear level, levels have been redesigned to be more open, allowing players to explore the map and providing them with different ways to approach the mission. Players can now choose between a silent, stealth approach and a combative, open approach to engage their enemies. Additionally, stealth based attacks have been improved since the previous entry, since players are now able to silently take down enemies from a distance. Players are able to silently take down enemies from any surface the player is on, whether it be the ceiling, the wall or the ground. Players are also able to repel from their webs and perform inverted take downs on enemies.

The game will have an alternative storyline that differs from the film. Therefore, the events in the game will be different than those in the film in order to avoid any spoilers.

There are also new costumes to be unlocked in the game, all of which have unique attributes and can be upgraded by the player.

Additional content
In March 2014, Activision confirmed the release date was well as a GameStop-exclusive pre-order bonus which features four alternate costumes: Iron Spider, Noir, Symbiote and the Cosmic Spider-Man, all of which can be upgraded in the game.

The game will also feature a total of 15 costumes, excluding the 4 pre-order costume. Each costume will have their own different abilities. The 12 suits that were announced in the walk through video were:
 * The Amazing Spider-Man 2
 * Vigilante suit as featured in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film)
 * The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film)
 * Scarlet Spider (Kaine Parker)
 * Hornet (comics)
 * Spider-Man 2099
 * The Superior Spider-Man
 * Flipside (comics)
 * Miles Morales
 * Spider-Man: Big Time
 * Ricochet (comics)
 * New Spider-Armor

Players will also have the ability to play as Peter Parker at certain sections of the game only, he will not be available in Free Roam. The player has the ability to visit their own home which serves as a hub of sorts, to access the wardrobe for costumes and for other features.

Development
The game was announced at New York Comic Con October 2013 slated for a Spring 2014 release. It was announced that Beenox would be developing the game.

Marketing
A small teaser trailer was released at the New York Comic Con in 2013 to support the first announcement of the game. In January 2014, the first trailer for the game was released to the public. The release date for the console versions was announced in March 2014. The walkthrough trailer was released on 27 March 2014.

Mobile version
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has been announced by Gameloft and they are developing the iOS and Android version of the game. The game is expected to come out sometime in April 2014 close to the release of the console versions.