All Marvel's Spider-Man 2 difficulty settings explained
Here are all the Spider-Man 2 difficulty settings fully explained, including Friendly Neighbourhood, Friendly, Amazing, Spectacular, and Ultimate.
Spider-Man 2 has an immensely detailed set of difficulty settings that can be changed at any time during your journey, so don't worry about getting locked in.
If that wasn't enough, Spider-Man 2 actually allows you to create your own difficulty by giving you the tools to alter enemy damage, health, and stealth awareness all separately.
However, the game also comes with five preset difficulty settings that we will be discussing below to figure out exactly which Spider-Man 2 difficulty is best for you.
So, let's break down all of Spider-Man 2's difficulty settings so you can have the best web-slinging experience possible.
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Spider-Man 2 Friendly Neighbourhood difficulty
The Friendly Neighbourhood difficulty is the easiest setting in Spider-Man 2 and it's perfect for players who want "minimal combat challenge."
If you're somebody who prefers the spectacle of fighting but hates being taken down by enemies, this may be the best choice.
Friendly Neighbourhood prevents you from being knocked out in combat completely, so you're effectively unkillable.
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Spider-Man 2 Friendly difficulty
Friendly difficulty in Spider-Man 2 is for those who want a simple experience with a slither of combat challenge as well.
Unlike Friendly Neighbourhood, you can be knocked out so there's still a risk of you going down, but it gives you a chance to mainly focus on the story.
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Spider-Man 2 Amazing difficulty
Amazing difficulty in Spider-Man 2 is the default and will suit the majority of players the best. Providing a "balanced combat experience," enemies will be able to hold their own and even challenge you sometimes.
This is recommended for anyone who isn't sure what difficulty to pick at the beginning of their journey.
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Spider-Man 2 Spectacular difficulty
Spectacular takes up the heat to another level, for superhero fans who prefer "more difficult combat" encounters.
If you want to get your heart racing in Spider-Man 2, this is the difficulty setting for you, with enemies being "stronger" and more "aggressive."
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Spider-Man 2 Ultimate difficulty
Ultimate difficulty in Spider-Man 2 has to be earned, as it is only unlocked after you've completed the entire main story.
This is for veterans who want to run back the adventure, but this time with opponents who really pack a punch. As you've already completed the game, you'll know your way around NYC, but this is still only for those who want to be truly tested to their limits.
Now you know Spider-Man 2's difficulty settings, why not find out whether Spider-Man 2 has multiplayer or co-op? For everything else, head on over to our Spider-Man 2 homepage.
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Alex Garton
Alex is a Senior Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) in English, he has previously written for Dexerto & Gfinity. Specialising in Call of Duty & Apex Legends, he loves (attempting) to improve his aim in competitive shooters and will always make time for a single-player RPG.
