It has been five years since the original Marvel Spider-Man game was released on the PS4, and three years since Miles Morales joined the Spider-family. A new installment, Marvel Spider-Man 2, is set to release on the PS5 on October 20th. This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with everything you need to know before playing the game.
Story / Timeline
Marvel Spider-Man 2 is set on Earth 1048, roughly nine months after the Tinkerer appeared in Miles Morales' adventure and 19 months after Peter Parker first donned the Spider-Man suit. The significance of this timeline lies in how past events and characters will influence the new story. The central plot revolves around Norman Osborn, who is desperate to save his son Harry from a mysterious illness. Additionally, a new villain, Craven the Hunter, arrives in New York. Peter Parker also finds himself struggling with a new black suit that appears to be corrupting him.
Combat System
The combat system in Spider-Man 2 has undergone various upgrades. Players will find that Miles and Peter have distinct abilities and separate upgrade trees. For instance, Miles has unique bioelectric powers, whereas Peter gains new abilities from his mysterious black suit. Additionally, there is a shared tech-based upgrade tree for both characters. The L1 and R1 buttons will be used to control these powers, enabling a diverse set of strategies during combat.
Choose Your Spider-Man
In Spider-Man 2, players can switch between Miles and Peter at any point, thanks to a quick swap mechanic. While some story missions will require a specific Spider-Man, for the most part, players can choose who they want to play as. The game utilizes this mechanic in an engaging way, as you can encounter the other Spider-Man while exploring New York.
Spider-Sense
An update has also been made to the Spider-Sense feature. The visual cues are now designed to help players understand which attacks can be blocked and which cannot. For instance, a blue tingle warns the player of unblockable attacks, while a red tingle indicates an attack that can be parried.