They arent top tier, but they are talented enough. as much as Spiderman 2018 was great, it not as strong as Arkham games. They are beneath rocksteady, bethesda and Rockstar. Even as buggy as bethesda games are, they are extremely talented for having an open world, which makes you immersed. Same for gta. Both bethesda, and Rockstar mastered the open world. While rocksteady mastered the narrative, feeling, and making you engaged in the game.
Arkham knight has insane details compared to spiderman 2018, despite the game being out in 2015.
Main problem with Insomniac, is experience with multiple device release. So far, they had playstation, went to xbox/pc, then ps4. I havent seen them release epic game like spiderman level for all system, like those 3. Its one flow of having to develop 1 system. They need to take their time, and stop releasing games fast. it feels bloated, and not that much engaging.
You can have best looking game. but if you cant make the game capture the players heart, you wont have a perfect game.
Skyrim, Gta, Arkham games all have styles that makes their games standout. I roamed around skyrim. It felt like i was a part of their world. Gta captured the real world setting. Arkham made you feel like being a part of Gotham city.
They need to find that talent, and not let sunset overdrive or the success of spiderman get the better of them.
we found out that with bioware. Bioware went from extremely talented student to Anthem. Respawn went from titan fall 2 to fallen jedi, and apex.
I am just mumbling to myself, dont mind me.