During a recent playthrough of Marvel’s Spider-Man, a player stumbled upon a comical flaw in the bathroom of billionaire and occasional villain Norman Osborn, which they shared in a clip online. Insomniac Games’ initial venture into the superhero genre, Marvel’s Spider-Man, was met with critical acclaim upon its release in 2018 for Sony’s PlayStation 4. It is considered by many fans as one of the best superhero games ever created, with its original storyline following Spider-Man as he attempts to foil Mister Negative’s plans to release a virus on the people of New York City. The game was praised for its fast-paced combat, innovative web-swinging mechanics, and engaging narrative, making the exploration of the open world a thrilling experience. Having already set the standard for superhero games with the first game’s release on PlayStation consoles and PC, the narrative director for the sequel has expressed that the studio aims to deliver Insomniac’s best game yet with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming May PlayStation Showcase for new information on the highly anticipated sequel.
A recent video shared on r/SpidermanPS4 has brought to light an interesting observation about Norman Osborn's luxurious bathroom. Redditor JurassicGuy5000's video showcases a tour of the enormous bathroom, complete with a stunning view and a luxurious bathtub. However, there is one important feature missing - a toilet.
Fans of Marvel's Spider-Man on Reddit have been quick to offer up their opinions on this peculiar omission. Some have suggested that billionaire Osborn simply uses the window instead, while others have joked that he is too busy for bathroom breaks. One comment even suggests that the missing toilet is actually located in the center of the room, with stairs leading up to it.
However, one more practical explanation is that the room is not actually a traditional bathroom, but rather a personal spa and treatment room. Regardless of the reason for the missing toilet, it's certainly an intriguing detail to note in an otherwise lavish space.
It's hard to imagine that a billionaire like Norman Osborn would overlook such a basic necessity as a toilet in his lavish abode. However, it's possible that Insomniac Games made a conscious decision to forego realism in order to maintain the seriousness of the mission at hand. Perhaps in the future, a clever player will create a mod for Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered that adds in Osborn's much-needed bathroom fixture for added comedic effect.
Marvel's Spider-Man is currently available for PC, PS4, and PS5.