When you're shopping for current generation video games on PlayStation 5, two big names often end up side by side: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered. Both are brand new, both sit at roughly the same price point, and both promise a full single-player campaign. But the experiences on the disc are anything but similar.
Quick verdict: If you want open-world superhero action with two playable protagonists, choose Marvel's Spider-Man 2. If you'd rather settle into a Sony-published, story-driven remaster on PS5, go with The Last of Us Part II Remastered. At $25.99 and $26.00 respectively, the price difference won't be your deciding factor.
| Feature | Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | The Last of Us Part II Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 25.99 | USD 26.00 |
| Condition | Brand New | Brand New |
| Highlights | Teen rating, Standard Edition, DLC available, Spider-Man and Venom | Sony-published remaster for PlayStation 5 |
Where Each Product Wins
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wins if you're after a colorful open world, two heroes (Peter Parker and Miles Morales), symbiote abilities, and Web Wing traversal across a Marvel's New York.
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered wins if you want a Sony-published, narrative-focused sequel remastered for PS5 and you're already interested in The Last of Us universe.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (USD 25.99)
This is the next chapter of the Marvel's Spider-Man saga, and it puts you in the shoes of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. You can switch between them as you explore an expanded Marvel's New York, use Peter's symbiote powers and Miles' bio-electric Venom attacks, and take on villains like Venom, Kraven the Hunter, and the Lizard. The new Web Wings make city traversal faster and more fluid than before. It's a Standard Edition with a Teen rating and in-game purchases, and DLC is available if you want to expand after the main campaign. If you want an action-packed superhero adventure with an open world to lose yourself in, this is the stronger pick. The one limitation to keep in mind is that in-game purchases mean the initial $25.99 doesn't necessarily cover everything you might want to buy later.
Sony The Last Of Us Part II Remastered (USD 26.00)
This listing is a PlayStation 5 remaster of The Last of Us Part II, published by Sony, and it's brand new. The price is $26.00, essentially the same as Spider-Man 2. This pick is for players who already know they want The Last of Us Part II on a current console. If you never played the original, this PS5 remaster is a straightforward way to experience the story. If you have, you're looking at a native PS5 version of a Sony first-party title, with the publisher's name right on the package. The main limitation here is that the listing itself doesn't go into remaster-specific upgrades, so your decision will rest on your interest in the franchise itself and the Sony publishing label. Choose it when you're in the mood for a heavy, story-driven game rather than a light open-world romp.
Final Choice by Use Case
Go with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 when you want to zip through a bright open world, switch between two heroes, and collect upgrades without losing momentum. Take The Last of Us Part II Remastered when you're ready to commit to a Sony-published narrative and want to play a remastered version of the sequel on your PS5. Both games are brand new and practically identical in price, so your real deciding factor is the type of experience you're craving: superhero sandbox or cinematic story.
