Not a fan of the story you're seeing unfold in Spider-Man 2? Do you prefer the punching and web-swinging to the plot twists and melodrama? We've got you covered. In this guide, you'll learn how to skip cutscenes in Spider-Man 2.
Although the cutscenes contain plenty of context that can ground you in the game's world of superheroes and symbiotes, there's no need to force yourself through the cutscenes if you're not enjoying them. The first game's main appeal was its gameplay, and you'd be forgiven for wanting to get right back into the action.
You'll have plenty of time on your hands with those pesky cutscenes out of the way, so check out our guide to doing tricks. You can also find out how to perform stealth takedowns, and there's plenty more where that came from in our dedicated Spider-Man 2 hub!
Can you skip cutscenes in Spider-Man 2?
Yes, you can skip Spider-Man 2's lovingly rendered cutscenes. The process is straightforward and will be familiar to anyone who's played similar AAA games.
click to enlargeHow to skip cutscenes in Spider-Man 2
When a cutscene begins, press the pause button; this will be Options on your PS5 controller. You'll meet a menu similar to the one above and will need to navigate to the 'Skip Cinematic' button to get through it quickly.
Some games disguise their loading screens with cutscenes, and while the PS5 is a powerful console, players might be hit with a loading screen if they're trying to skip a particularly long cutscene. If that happens, you may want to reconsider being so skip-happy - those mini-movies are expensive!
That's everything you need to know about skipping cutscenes in Spider-Man 2. While you're here, consider checking out our guide to healing so you don't end the heroes' story in an embarrassing manner. We can also teach you how to fast travel, as it's changed since the first game.
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