5 Exciting Updates in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gameplay

With the release of Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 drawing closer, fans are eagerly awaiting any new information about the game. The May 2023 PlayStation Showcase provided some much-needed clarity on the game's first reveal trailer from 2021. While the event lacked first-party titles, Insomniac's efforts managed to save the day and appease fans. The sequel promises to introduce new enemies, plot twists, and gameplay mechanics, leaving fans speculating on what else is in store for them when the game finally launches.

5 Combat

Insomniac Games has made it clear that Spider-Man 2 will revolve around the symbiote Venom merging with Peter Parker. This new storyline is expected to bring a whole new level of combat to the game. While the previous title had a great gameplay experience, the reveal of Spider-Man 2's combat shows a more aggressive and brutal Peter Parker. The combat system is similar to the Arkham series, where the player can inflict heavy and potentially fatal blows on enemies, while giving off a menacing presence due to the symbiote. Insomniac Games seems to be changing the combat system to be more in line with games like Batman Arkham City and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. This change may only be for the use of the symbiote suit, but it is still an exciting development.

4 Faster Swinging

Fans of Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man Miles Morales have noticed that the speed of the swinging between Miles Morales and Peter Parker could use some improvement to be more accurate to the lore. Fortunately for PC players who have recently had the opportunity to play both games, Spider-Man modders have found a way to increase the speed of web-swinging, resulting in faster and more efficient traversal.

Insomniac Games has clearly considered the importance of swinging in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and has heightened the characters' speed and momentum accordingly. This may be attributed to the increased speed of the PlayStation 5 compared to its predecessor, which was utilized in the previous game. Despite the limited availability of gameplay footage, the distinctions between the two titles are already apparent.

3 New Traversal Mechanics

Insomniac Games has taken web-swinging to the next level with the addition of a wingsuit for both Peter and Miles. The wingsuit is expected to play a crucial role in advancing through the new regions in the sequel and could be a significant factor in pivotal traversal sections during story-driven scenarios. This new mechanic could also be enhanced through leveling up, extending the game's playtime and replayability. The wingsuit not only improves gameplay but also has the potential to work flawlessly in terms of performance and graphical fidelity, making it an exciting addition to the sequel.

2 Darker Tone

The symbiote suit has brought about a noticeable shift in narrative tone as Spider-Man 2 approaches, especially with the introduction of Venom in the game's reveal trailer. As the interactions between Miles and Peter deepen, it becomes clear that the direction of the narrative is heading towards uncharted territory.

Peter's behavior is noticeably different as he struggles to control the symbiote's influence on him. His anger and aggression are evident in his deep, monster-like voice, snappy attitude towards Miles, and even his rough handling of an innocent civilian he saves. It seems as though Peter is slowly losing himself to the symbiote's power.

1 Character Swapping

Utilizing character swapping to enhance a story has been proven successful in games like Rockstar Studios' Grand Theft Auto 5. It seems Insomniac Games has taken note and may implement this feature in the sequel to Spider-Man. This approach, previously seen in GTA 5, requires players to switch between characters in order to achieve the overall mission objective. By adopting this style of gameplay, Spider-Man 2 may offer a new and exciting way for players to experience the game's story.

It remains to be seen if the character swapping feature will be accessible during free roam gameplay. If it is, fans of both Miles and Peter will undoubtedly be thrilled. This would merge the Miles Morales and Spider-Man (2018) titles into a single, unparalleled web-slinging adventure, delivering the ultimate gaming experience. The highly anticipated Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is currently in development and slated for a PlayStation 5 release in the Fall of 2023.