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A player successfully recreated Spider-Man Noir's world in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, complete with a black and white version of New York City.
The player shared their settings, enabling other players to readily immerse themselves in the Spider-Man Noir experience. Fans adored the appearance of the Spider-Noir universe and eagerly attempted it themselves, drawing comparisons to the aesthetic of Spider-Man Noir's world in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions.
In the game, a player of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 successfully recreated the world of Spider-Man Noir. This character, known for wearing a trench coat and fedora over the traditional Spider-Man suit, can be unlocked as a skin for Peter Parker in the game's sequel.
Spider-Man Noir first appeared in 2009 as part of the Marvel Noir comic universe. His popularity increased when he was featured in the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, with actor Nicolas Cage providing his voice. As a result of his popularity, Insomniac Games included the black and white suit in Spider-Man 2, along with other suits from the movie, such as Miles Morales' black and red suit.
Spider-Man 2 Settings For Spider-Noir World
Spider-Man 2 player, SpaceYetiGamer, surprises with black and white rendition of New York City, tailored for Spider-Man Noir suit. LachesisHD shares a three-minute video on Twitter, featuring Spider-Man swinging through a noir-inspired cityscape, marked by enemies and chests drenched in blinding white. SpaceYetiGamer also provides valuable settings information for fellow players to fully engross themselves in the immersive world of Spider-Man Noir.
Open Spider-Man 2's Visual Settings and scroll down to High Contrast Options
Turn on High Contrast Background to turn New York City black and white
Turn off Hero and Ally Shaders, then make sure NPC and Enemy Shaders are switched to white to make them stand out in the noir world
Set Collectible Shader to white as well, so it's easier to spot
Many fans of Spider-Man 2 were impressed by SpaceYetiGamer's Spider-Noir world and found it easy to replicate, expressing their eagerness to try it themselves. Some even compared it to the aesthetic of Spider-Man Noir's world in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions from 2010.
The numerous suits available for both Peter and Miles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 inspired players to recreate memorable scenes from their favorite Spider-Man content. One video gained viral popularity for recreating Miles' "leap of faith" moment from Into the Spider-Verse within the game. However, not all of the suits were well-received, with heavy criticism directed towards Miles' newest suit.
Likewise, the expansiveness of the map in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 offered players an array of intriguing side quests and uncharted territories to discover. Notably, Insomniac Games ingeniously incorporated Easter eggs from various other Marvel franchises, such as a mysterious room that could potentially serve as a subtle teaser for upcoming Daredevil downloadable content (DLC).
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Franchise: Spider-Man
Platform: PS5
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genre: Open-World, Action-Adventure
ESRB Rating: T for Teen (Includes Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence)
Gameplay Duration: 20 Hours
Metascore: 90
PS Plus Availability: Not applicable (N/A)
Editor's P/S
Spider-Man 2 Player Crafts Breathtaking Spider-Noir Universe
I am incredibly excited about the upcoming release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The first game was one of my favorites of all time, and I can't wait to see what Insomniac Games has in store for us this time around. The Spider-Noir universe is one of my favorite alternate realities in the Marvel universe, so I was thrilled to see that a player has managed to recreate it in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
The black and white world of Spider-Noir is a refreshing change of pace from the usual bright and colorful world of Spider-Man. It gives the game a more noirish and gritty feel, which I think is really cool. I can't wait to explore this new universe and see how Insomniac Games has brought it to life.