Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the most anticipated video games of the year. The good news is that it will be released in a matter of hours, and fans are ready to dive in. That said, can newcomers to the franchise play the sequel without trying the previous titles?
Do you need to play Marvel’s Spider-Man and Miles Morales to understand the sequel?
This game series developed by Insomniac Games draws inspiration from comics and other audiovisual media like movies, animated series, video games, and more. As a result, fans can understand the roles of the characters without the need to play the previous titles.
However, the franchise has its own narrative thread and presents original ideas that make the adaptation of this web-slinging superhero and his world different from the stories we've seen in other formats. In this vein, the sequel uses the storytelling from Marvel’s Spider-Man from 2018 and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales from 2020 as a foundation to develop the characters and events.
So, is it necessary to play the previous entries to enjoy Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? No, but it's recommended. What happens is that both games introduce situations, themes, and characters that are highly relevant in the sequel.
For example, in the first title, you delve into Norman Osborn's motivations and the mysterious illness afflicting Harry Osborn, while in the spin-off, you get to know the dynamics between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. These elements are important in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
There is a recap at the beginning of the sequel's campaign, but it appears to serve the purpose of refreshing the memory of those who played the previous titles rather than allowing newcomers to fully immerse themselves in this new adventure, as it omits many substantial details.
In this way, it is advisable for players who are new to the franchise to try the previous games before starting Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, although they can also watch a summary on YouTube or simply play the new installment, even if they miss some story details.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has won over the critics
It's normal for many players to wonder if they can enjoy this game even if they have never played the prequels, as we are facing one of the most prominent releases of the year.
At this moment, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has an average score of 90 on Metacritic, making it one of the best games of 2023. However, another release this week achieved a higher score.
But tell us, are you excited about this new project from Insomniac Games? Let us know in the comments.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is available for PlayStation 5.
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