Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is introducing an optional fall damage feature

The introduction of fall damage is a nod to the fans who crave for a more immersive and challenging web-swinging experience. Doug Sheahan, Senior Programming Director at Insomniac Games, mentioned in a statement to IGN that the feature was added in response to players wanting to customize their gameplay experience.

He stated, "Something we're seeing more and more of is that players like to be able to customize their experience. For those players, we added the ability to enable fall damage (fall damage defaults to Off) and even let people tweak how swinging feels with our Swing Steering Assist setting. We hope players who enjoy a deep dive into the details have fun experimenting."

While this might seem like a new addition to some, long-time fans of the web-slinger might recall that fall damage was a thing in previous Spider-Man titles, including the 2004 game. The risk of plummeting from great heights added an element of danger and excitement to the gameplay. It made every swing and every leap a calculated risk, and now, with the option to toggle it on, players can relive that thrill.

However, it's not just about the fall damage. Insomniac Games is also introducing a 'Swing Steering Assist' setting, which could potentially make web-swinging more intuitive for players. The exact mechanics of this feature remain a bit of a mystery, but it's speculated to help players navigate the city's corners more smoothly.

The decision to introduce fall damage has sparked a range of reactions from fans. Some appreciate the added layer of realism, while others feel it might disrupt the fluidity of the game. But let's be honest, with the introduction of Venom and the Symbiote Suit, along with the new gliding mechanic, plummeting to the ground might be a rare occurrence. Unless, of course, you're in it just for kicks.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set to release on October 20, and as you swing through the skyscrapers of New York City, don't forget the wise words of Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." In this case, the responsibility of not plummeting to the ground!