Not all loading screens since these advancements have been so immersive, keeping you active as in the case of Assassin’s Creed where the lively picturesque city of Florence is seamlessly swapped out for a digital Matrix-like empty box. It paved the way for inventive interims that give you something to do beyond blankly staring at a flickering monitor or wandering off to grab a drink, like you would when an ad break came on TV. We’re getting into the action quicker than ever, which is great, but we’re also losing something that made gaming stand out from other mediums loading screens add personality and give us room to breathe – The Last of Us added loading screens deliberately to give players a moment of respite – and offer a break from the horrors of that world. We still have platforms like the Nintendo Switch and not everybody has managed to get next-gen hardware, so loading screens aren’t quite done and dusted, although they are on their way out. Still, play the game on a PS5, with new-fangled technology that includes an SSD that makes loading take just a split second, and Spidey’s subway ride is often just nanoseconds long. It was such a refreshing breather from the typical action-packed beat ‘em up but it was only made possible by the need to spruce up a loading screen. Honestly, it’s a loading screen: it drops Spidey onto a train, still awkwardly wearing his costume, while bystanders are visibly boggled as to whether he’s a cosplayer or the real deal. READ MORE: Best Xbox Series X|S games: The games to play in 2021.When that happens, the best bet is the game’s fast travel mechanic which has Spider-Man ride the subway from one end of the Big Apple to the other. Thwipping about and taking in the sights of the bustling streets of New York City is one of my favorite pastimes in Marvel’s Spider-Man, but sometimes I just want to get on with the story.
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