A New Hunt Begins in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Hardcore Gamer

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Insomniac Games and PlayStation Studios today formally revealed the first look at gameplay for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

First announced at the 2021 PlayStation Showcase, fans have been waiting a long time for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The first trailer teased playable Peter Parker and Miles Morales Spider-Man, Kraven the Hunter, and the arrival of Venom. Today, to cap off the PlayStation Showcase, Insomniac Games debuted a multi-minute gameplay reveal of the upcoming game.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 focuses on Kraven the Hunter’s arrival in New York in search of an equal. This puts him on a collision path with both Spider-Men and a rogue’s gallery of powerful villains. The story will also revolve around the arrival of Symbiotes, one of which attaches to Peter Parker. That’s right, players will get to play with the beloved black suit, which makes its wearer far more aggressive. Much of this can be seen in the gameplay where Peter gains new abilities that allow him to strike with aggressive parries and send out tendrils capable of dealing massive damage.

Of course, players will also get to play as Miles Morales with players able switch off between both Spider-Men. Thanks to the PS5 SSD, switching between them is near instantaneous. The SSD also enables a massive speed boost when it comes to traversing the city. Miles also gets a handful of new abilities, including a handful of gadgets like the Web Grabber that enhance stealth gameplay. For those that prefer a more aggressive tough, the Thunder Burst allows Miles to perform an electrical ground-pound that deals area-of-effect damage. Peter’s Symbiote abilities and Miles’ bioelectric powers help ensure that gameplay remains fresh and unique between both Spider-Men.

The gameplay demo