In many ways, Insomniac’s Spider-Man universe has accomplished what the MCU struggled to do: craft a relatable, epic Spidey tale that perfectly captures the essence of the classic comics.
From Peter Parker’s persona to his relationships with Aunt May and his greatest foes, Insomniac’s first Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4 and Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 5 are two of the greatest superhero games of all time.
With Spider-Man 4 in early development at Marvel Studios, the MCU could learn a lot from the way the game developer handled Spidey’s story, grounding it in character-driven stakes rather than relying on multiverse gimmicks.One of the biggest reasons why fans raved about Spider-Man 2 was its plot.
While the first game crafted an original narrative by weaving together key moments from Spidey lore, the sequel takes things a step further by tackling one of the most legendary Spider-Man storylines of all time: Kraven’s Last Hunt.Some fans were skeptical about adapting Kraven’s Last Hunt so “early” in Insomniac’s saga.
After all, the story hinges on the long-standing rivalry between Kraven and Spidey—something that hadn’t been established yet in this universe.