The relationship between the symbiote and Spider-Man will be at the center of the next game of the eponymous license on PS5. And it just might be that Spider-Man’s mysterious black, slimy suit is more of a blight than a strength.
Whether in the comics or in the movies, the bond between Venom’s symbiote and Spider-Man has always been a hot topic among Marvel fans. The black outfit that results from the merger between the two entities is iconic, and its arrival in the game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5 only confirmed it. In the sequel to the game released in 2018, Peter Parker will be imbued with the Venom symbiote and it’s clear from the gameplay and behavior that it will have a big impact on him.
This change was addressed by the game’s creative director, Bryan Intihar. In an interview with Eurogamer on June 1, 2023, he explained that ” the theme of addiction is predominant ” in the game, ” especially because of the symbiote “. According to Intihar, the game will press “ these themes of addiction, of the impact it can have on someone’s personality, on the people around him, and you will see that this does not only affect Peter, but also those close to him. You will see this playing out throughout the game “.
To make this fact realistic, Insomniac Games has “ did a lot of research, not only on previous stories with the symbiote, but also just looking at how Peter can feel when bonded to it “.
Miles Morales, indirectly affected by the symbiote
With Peter’s highly unpredictable behavior, many of his loved ones should be affected. And if we trust the words of Ryan Smith, director of the game, it will be even stronger with Miles Morales. ” I think you saw it in the gameplay reveal. We have the moments with Ganke and Miles and then at the very end you have this line about Peter changing and Miles saying he’s never like that “. A sentence that shows the incomprehension of Miles, who will see his relationship with Peter evolve, due to the certain influence of the symbiote.
However, if the symbiote promises a darker story, Insomniac Games also wants to take the opportunity to develop the character of Miles Morales. Thus, if the character of Peter Parker will surely be in a less good mood than in the first game, the fact of being able to switch between Peter and Miles will allow, with the second, to find the lightness and humor that are so dear to Insomniac Games. .
Besides, if the game is called Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, it’s not because it’s a sequel. On the contrary, it is a real desire of the studio, which wants to show that it is a game with two very different Spider-Man: ” It’s a number two on the box because of the two Spider-Men. It’s not just because it’s a sequel says Intihar. ” We wanted to be sure to show that this game features two Spider-Men, each with their own story, but also a larger story “. An ambition to develop several Spider-Man, which also fits very well with the excellent Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
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