Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature a darker tone and complex character arc

Insomniac Games’ upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has generated excitement among fans, especially after the May PlayStation Showcase where almost ten minutes of gameplay were revealed. The showcased gameplay confirmed several theories, including the ability to switch between the two playable Spider-Men, Peter Parker encountering the notorious Venom symbiote, and a showcase of various game mechanics. Intihar explains, “Whether it’s Kraven- which we confirmed in the beginning of the sequence-and obviously, we showed Venom when we first announced the game and now with the Symbiote and Pete being bonded with the Symbiote, there’s naturally going to be some darker elements to the story.” However, the creators assure fans that Peter won't be a consistently brooding or disillusioned hero throughout the game. “It’s really finding that balance between those darker themes and characters, but also delivering that very human story where there’s a lot of heart and humour….I think that’s what was tricky,” by featuring lighthearted banter between Ganke Lee and Miles Morales, juxtaposed with Peter's more moody and aggressive behavior towards the end.