Developer Insomniac Games needs more time to test new features like New Game Plus for Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
This list runs down 15 of the best games that feature addictive combat loops which will keep you hooked for hours on end.
Developer Insomniac Games has previously suggested it might develop a Venom spinoff based on what fans want.
Several other new releases also debuted in the top 20 for the month, including Assassin's Creed Mirage, Sonic Superstars, and Forza Motorsport.
Insomniac has applied a fresh coat of polish to its recently-released open world title with a new update.
The open-world superhero epic is currently the fastest-selling first-party title in PlayStation's history, having sold over 2.5 million at launch.
"It always felt very natural, and I think we all collectively thought it would happen," says advanced writer Brittney Morris.
The Man Without Fear could be making an appearance in Insomniac's Spider-Man universe soon, if hints dropped by creative director Bryan Intihar are anything to go by.
Issues that cause models not to load after extended playtime and situations where the player can become stuck have also been fixed.
EA Sports' latest sequel enters the UK sales charts way below its predecessor, which topped sales charts in August 2020.
Insomniac Games' best-reviewed game yet is available for PS5 and has sold over 2.5 million copies on its first day of launch.
The only new release for the week is Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which debuted in fourth place.
"We knew we had to make her more of a proactive, capable person," says creative director Bryan Intihar.
Insomniac's acclaimed open-world sequel has numerous details to admire. Here are 15 of the best ones to check out first-hand.
Insomniac Games' Bryan Intihar says it was "enough of a challenge to make regular Sandman cool," so the idea didn't make it.
The Puerto Rican flag is now displayed in Miles Morales' apartment, with Insomniac apologizing for the error and promising to do better.
Mike Fitzgerald, Insomniac's director of core technology, says it took "a bit of 'No, we're gonna do it, and we can get to where it needs to be.'"
Insomniac Games' sequel to the 2018 superhero title is now the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation game, surpassing God of War Ragnarok.
Combat is one of several areas where Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has made remarkable improvements to an already-excellent framework.
The outfit features a leather jacket and matching pants designed by actor/singer Rina Sawayama and clothing brand KidSuper.
