Reddit reviews Marvel's Spider-Man: The Art of the Game

I have a lot to say on this, as i've been contemplating it for a while, so please bare with me. TL;DR at the bottom.


Personally, i'm relieved but only because I get to save money by choosing not to get it. Gamestop was going to charge me $180 after shipping to get it day 1, and even then I cringed at that amount considering what i'm getting.

1. The statue looks meh, compared to actual figures that sell for half $40 and the base looks like a metallic turd, I know it sounds like i'm being crude, but if you look at it you'll see what I mean.
   
   
2. I would've rather had spider-man perching on a building or something. Similar to this I paid less than $20 for that and it's more creative than the statue, I know it's smaller, but the art direction of it screams Spider-man.
   
   
3. As far as it being "sought after" I think that's just the thing with collector's and special editions. They sell you on the promise that they'll be limited or "Special" or something unique, and like the fans we are we spring to get it even if it cost way more than it's worth and even if the main focus is the game itself.
   
   
4. The steelbook looks nice, like all steelbooks, it's just an aluminum case made to look "premium" compared to the plastic case. If i'm being honest you can probably buy a custom made one on Ebay or Etsy if really want one.
   
   
5. The art book is a mini art book, which is cool, but if you're looking for something fully fledged you may be better off getting This it's the actual full fledged art book, and it only cost $20ish.
   
   
6. As far as the season pass goes, it's nice, but like with all season passes, i don't really like paying for content i'm not sure is good before it's even out. That said, i'm sure the DLC will be good or at least decent...if anything it's an excuse to play the game more.
   
   TL;DR: The statue is a let down and not that high quality, Anything collectable or special will be snatched up due to it's perceived "limited" nature, either by fans or scalpers, Steelbook is okay, but nothing special, You can get the actual full art book, and Season passes are iffy for me.
   
   All in all not worth $180 (or the price of the game 3 times) to me. For the price of the CE I can buy the game, art book, and still have money left over to pre order Red Dead Redemption 2.
   
   

Ordered the art book and novel on amazon UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1785659758/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1785657968/

[Spider-Man: Hostile Takeover prequel novel Amazon UK.](marvel's spider-man: Hostile Takeover https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785659758/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6PfeBb1SWM696)


[Spider-Man: The Art of the Game. Amazon UK.](marvel's spider-man: The Art of the Game https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785657968/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ERfeBbPBFW1HB)

I'm not completely sure; but something like this might have what you're looking for

https://www.amazon.com/Marvels-Spider-Man-Game-Paul-Davies/dp/1785657968