How Long to Beat Marvel's Spider-Man? Story and 100%

It takes about 25 hours to beat the story of Marvel's Spider-Man, according to players on IGDB. Going for 100%, with every collectible, challenge and crime, takes about 42 hours. It is an open world at a human scale: big enough to keep you swinging around Manhattan for weeks, short enough to actually finish, which is rare in the genre.

Main story only: about 25 hours

Peter Parker has already been Spider-Man for years when the game begins, and Insomniac Games skips the origin story entirely. The campaign moves between big set pieces, fights with well-known villains and quieter moments in Peter's everyday life. Sticking to the main missions takes about 25 hours, and the pacing holds up from start to finish.

With side content: also about 25 hours

A quirk in the numbers: on IGDB, the time with side content is the same as the story alone, about 25 hours. In practice, most players do activities along the way, because swinging toward a hidden backpack is fun in itself. Crimes, enemy bases and challenges fit so naturally into the flow that they do not stretch the game much.

100% completion: about 42 hours

100% means every backpack, every landmark, the photo spots, the bases, the challenges at top rank and every suit. That is about 42 hours on IGDB. It is one of the most pleasant completionist runs in the genre: collectibles are clearly marked on the map and moving around Manhattan never gets old.

What that means in evenings

With 2-hour sessions, the story fits into about 12 evenings, so three weeks at four nights a week. 100% takes around 21 evenings. The game splits up nicely: one or two main missions, a few crimes, and you have a full evening without leaving a quest hanging halfway.

Tips to go faster (or miss nothing)

Unlock the traversal upgrades in the skill tree early: you will get everywhere faster. Activate the police towers to reveal the map and collectibles. Do not skip the backpacks, which hold memories from Peter's past, or the villain challenges, which unlock some of the best suits. Fast travel exists, but honestly, swinging is more fun.

Verdict

Marvel's Spider-Man is about 25 hours for the campaign and 42 hours to do everything. A great length for an open world you will actually finish, in a month of relaxed evenings. If you want more, the follow-up with Miles is shorter: here is how long Spider-Man: Miles Morales takes.

FAQ

Is Marvel's Spider-Man a long game?

No, it is fairly reasonable for an open world. According to players on IGDB, the story takes about 25 hours and 100% takes about 42 hours. That is much shorter than many games in the genre, so you can see it through without spending months on it.

How long does the Spider-Man platinum trophy take?

The platinum lines up closely with 100%: every collectible, every base, every challenge and the story finished. According to players on IGDB, plan for about 42 hours. No trophy is especially hard, it mostly asks for steady play and a bit of patience.

Should I play Spider-Man before Miles Morales?

It is recommended. Spider-Man: Miles Morales takes place after the first game's events and brings back several characters. You can play it on its own, but you will understand the bond between Peter and Miles, and some key moments, much better if you finish Marvel's Spider-Man first.