It's perhaps unfair that every superhero game released from here on out has to be compared to the two recent Batman games, which were both at the top of their genre. On the other hand, when a game like The Amazing Spider-Man borrows from the Arkham Asylum legacy so often, it's impossible not to make the comparison. This latest Spider-Man game borrows elements that have become familiar to every recent Spider-Man game -- in particular the more-or-less open world Web-swinging -- and marries it with a very Arkham-esque fighting engine.   The story picks up a soon after the events of the recent movie (yes, there are spoilers; no, none of them are actually surprising) and expands the Spider-Man universe to include numerous other modernized Spider-Man villains. Unfortunately, most of the combat takes place indoors, where camera issues are at their worst, but the gameplay is forgiving enough that players will rarely feel particularly overwhelmed. The graphics are acceptable, though animation transitions during fights are much less fluid than in Batman. There's an absurd number of collectables, but only the most dedicated will be motivated to search for them. For Spider-Man fans, particularly those who enjoyed the movie, the game is probably an enjoyable playthrough, though there's very little that stands out about it.   Score: 6 out of 10
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