Launch day is finally here and PlayStation 5 owners can enjoy Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Within the first 10 minutes, you’ll face against the all-mighty Sandman, featured in the Launch Trailer. A surprise to many but a Sandman boss fight is playable in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. As you switch between both Peter and Miles, you will work together in your fight major encounter together. If you’re having trouble defeating the Sandman, here is a comprehensive guide on how to beat Sandman in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
When Do You Face Sandman In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Sandman is the first boss fight of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Sandman has appeared in the Marvel’s Spider-Man universe before as one of the many backpack collectibles. In his first full-game appearance, the Sandman is fully unleashed, and you might find yourself wondering how to beat Sandman, the colossal enemy that he is. Right off the bat, we’re introduced to Peter’s new job as Miles’ physics teacher before sand starts to take over the city. It’s Peter’s first day but when he sees how big the Sandman issue is, he and Miles spring into action.
While it’s unknown how Sandman got loose, he is quickly taking over the city in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This boss fight acts as a re-introduction to players of the swinging and combat mechanics. You start off as Peter, swinging through the new borough of Brooklyn and across its well-known bridge. Once we confront Sandman, the battle begins.
How To Beat Sandman In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
To get past Sandman, you will be using many skills and abilities between both Spider-Men. You’ll be re-learning how to dodge and fight in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with the mechanics of the previous games while introducing new ones as well.
First, dodge the attacks Sandman is throwing at you as you swing between the buildings. Throw debris back at him with L1 + R1 buttons to do some damage. When the moment comes, a triangle button prompt will pop up. After lunging at Sandman, Peter gets tossed to a nearby building. Now, Peter has to run through a building to escape Sandman’s wrath. On the way out, a triangle quick time event (QTE) will pop up to save a falling civilian. On the other side, it’s time for Peter to fight smaller copies of Sandman.
Fight once again in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with your fists and webs while dodging incoming attacks. Launch them in the air by holding the square button or web-strike with the triangle button. When the Sandman copies become overwhelming, Peter releases the Spider Arms, a core mechanic to his gameplay. Giving Peter an equivalent ability to Miles’ Venom Powers, the Spider Arms will help in taking down enemies faster by pressing L1 + the square button. It has a cooldown timer but it will be back up before you know it.
When Peter is confronted by Sandman, he manages to escape thanks to the help of Miles. Perfectly transitioning to the other Spider-Man, we will now swing around as Miles Morales as the duo figure out how to take down Sandman. Continue to swing around and dodge Sandman’s attacks before a triangle button prompt pops up. After Venom-Striking the Sandman, he runs away. How to beat Sandman? This is just the first step.
Reaching the next area, web up Sandman’s face to activate another triangle button prompt. Once Sandman is stunned, mash the square button to deal tons of damage. Peter will then bring a water tower over Sandman’s shoulder, activating another triangle button prompt. Even though the Sandman loses his arm from Miles’ Venom Strike, he manages to toss Miles across multiple buildings before launching himself back into the fight.
After returning to the battle, repeat the process of webbing up Sandman’s face, pressing triangle, and mashing square to bring his health bar down. When Peter brings another water tower over, it’s time for Miles to unleash another Venom Strike.
Ganke relays a massive water tank on the Mathison Building, the Spider-Men’s only chance to take down Sandman. As you run up the building, be sure to dodge Sandman’s incoming attacks. They do a ton of damage even on Amazing difficulty. When the duo makes it to the top, Sandman crashes his hand down, stopping the Spider-Men temporarily.
Now, it’s Miles’ turn to fight the Sandman copies. Fight with his Venom Powers by pressing L1 + the square button. We also get to learn how to self-heal and perform finishers once again as you climb the building.
Finally, the Spider-Men kick the water tank onto Sandman, stopping him in his tracks. However, another stage of the boss fight happens as the Sandman isn’t out for the count yet. Absorbing the sand at Pier 4 Beach, Sandman has increased in size. As Peter gets whisked away by a sand tornado, we’re introduced to the new traversal mechanic of the Web Wings. By simply pressing the triangle button while in the air, the Web Wings will activate, letting either Spider-Men essentially fly a great distance.
Fly through buildings and debris with the Web Wings to reach Sandman. Dodge incoming sand tornados by pressing the circle button to avoid damage. When the Spider-Men realize a mass amount of electricity can take down the Sandman, they need to plow through one last wave of Sandman copies before defeating him.
Fight through this final wave of Sandman copies by using all the skills you’ve learned so far. From the hand-to-hand combat to the new Spider Arms, use them all in Sandman’s last stand. Also, be sure to look around for the water tower and flying debris to take down a large group of Sandman copies. Pulling them with the L1 + R1 buttons will perform the action, followed by mashing the square button for the water tower.
Once all the Sandman copies are dealt with, use the Web Wings to glide towards the Sandman. When the prompt activates, hit the triangle button and watch as both Spider-Men work together to redirect the lightning to defeat the Sandman. The first major boss fight to open Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is now defeated.
Using Accessibility Options For Sandman In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
If the button mashing is too much for you, accessibility options are available to change it to hold the button. Now simply holding the button will advance to the next stage of the boss instead of trying to mash it in the given time frame.
Other accessibility options are available such as game speed and enhanced auto-aim. Slowing down Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with game speed can help with dodging attacks from Sandman and enhanced auto-aim will make web zipping more snappy to the designated point.
And that’s how you beat Sandman. He’s only the first of many bosses to look forward to in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Expect to face Venom, Kraven, and Lizard as you move further alongside in your adventure.
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