Summary
AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player is pointing out a funny detail they saw at one point during an important scene in the game, just before the climax.Spider-Man 2was one of this year’s most anticipated titles for gamers and becamea candidate for The Game Awards’ Game of the Year 2023despite being out for just over a month. The category certainly has some strong contenders, such as Nintendo’sLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand Larian’sBaldur’s Gate 3. ButSpider-Man 2has earned its nomination for being a game with an impressive and fun traversal and combat system and an enthralling narrative that draws players in.
Spider-Man 2is one of this year’s titles with a shorter playtime, so fans have been immersing themselves in everything the title has to offer. For instance, some keen-eyed fans have discovered a secret room that points tofuture DLC featuring Daredevil, while others have found hilarious glitches. On the other hand, some fans have been taking a closer look at the story, and while the narrative is enjoyable, there are some potentially glaring plot holes below the surface.
Going by the handle OnToNextStage,one Redditor posted a short videoquestioning an aspect of an important cutscene duringone ofSpider-Man 2’s best arcs. The moment under the microscope is when a fridge knocks Peter down for a moment just after MJ tries to protect him from a Venom-powered Harry. Fans in the thread are wondering how a kitchen appliance could take out the friendly neighborhood web crawler when he constantly fights superpowered villains and even catches cars. Another sticking point for fans during this scene is MJ reacting faster than Peter to protect him, which results in the collision.
Some fans in the thread have rebutted that this scene is not a plot hole but instead features good characterization, as Peter and MJ have motivations for their actions. One fan pointed out that MJ and Peter are in love, so it is only natural for her to want to protect him, given only a split second to make a decision. Another user in the thread added that since MJ knew that Venom wanted to assimilate Peter after earlier events inSpider-Man 2, she moved to protect the only person who would have a chance against the Symbiote. As for Peter’s delayed reaction and subsequent injury, some fans in the thread theorized that he could simply be shocked at seeing his best friend embrace Venom.
Another point to consider, according to another fan, is that because it is a comic book game, the superhero will only be as strong or weak as they need to be in that moment to move along the plot, disregarding experience. Whether a plot hole or a way to move the plot along, it is certain that the fans are an observant community noticing little things likepolice officers ignoring criminals inSpider-Man 2, leaving the pair of heroes to pick up the slack.
With no word on DLC from Insomniac, some fans have turned their attention to what the upcomingNew Game+ looks like forSpider-Man 2. While it may be too early for a DLC announcement, December 7 may be an important date forSpider-Man 2fans, as the game could possibly win a number of awards at The Game Awards.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
