Marvel’s Spider-Man 2might be one of the most anticipated video games of the next two years. With the success ofMarvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Morales, it’s easy to see why, but the game is also going to have a lot to live up to. While the reveal forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2featured major characters that fans have been waiting for, the game itself should deal with more than just the Venom symbiote as it balances its potential story between the infamous anti-hero and Kraven the Hunter.
Venom has a lot of potential, and the last twoMarvel’s Spider-Mangames have shown the developer is willing to put refreshing twists on what people know about classicSpider-Manstories. One of the main problems this new game might run into is fan expectations of Venom and the character’s current relevance. While it’s suspected that Harry Osborn will be the symbiote’s host in much ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, using this new approach to Venom as a prime opportunity to explore other Klyntar symbiotes could benefit the game more, especially as movies like Sony’sVenom: Let There Be Carnagedraw fans in.
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Carnage
There’s a number of symbiotesMarvel’s Spider-Man 2could pull from. While classic characters like Carnage are a great example, the villain himself comes with some obstacles. Cletus Kasady is nothing short of a serial killer in the comics, and his union with Carnage is complete because the two are like each other in this aspect. While this specific character trait could be used to juxtapose Carnage in the presence ofKraven the Hunter, who also takes life for sport, the shift from animals to humans is a bit dark.
On the other hand, whileCarnagehas gotten more of the spotlight recently, the character rarely sees as much recognition from the general public as Venom. This leaves a lot of room open for how Carnage could be interpreted inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2to provide a terrible, memorable villain. It would require a lot of decisive action from Spider-Man, and would likely force the story forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2to take some unexpected turns.
The Klyntar
There are other possible approaches to the inclusion of other symbiotes that should be considered forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Many fans already suspect that Spider-Man, be itPeter Parkeror Miles Morales, will be Venom’s host at some point in the story. While this would provide a conflict between the main characters ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,it also paves a path for a symbiote like Anti-Venom to show up.
Anti-Venom is a result of the Venom symbiote and Mr. Negative’s powers. While Martin Li is currently on a trip to the Raft, it doesn’t mean he has to be absent fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. His escape, or release could provide a way to introduce Anti-Venom - and he’s already made it out once as part of theSinister Six.
It was a mix of Li’s powers and Eddie Brock being ill with cancer that introduced the character in the comics, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2could take a similar approach. Since players already know Harry Osborn is sick inMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Martin Li curing Harry could result in the creation of Anti-Venom. While this is a bit of a roundabout way to introduce a new symbiote, the Klyntar species' abundance in the comics comes from cloning and spawning.
Similarly, other symbiotes could play major parts in the story. Many of their relatives or host characters are already present, which could make appearances from the likes of Toxin or Riot feel natural inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. It would also add weight to the world thatMarvel’s Spider-Mangames inhabit, showing how much like in the comics, the threats thatSpider-Manfaces reach beyond New York City.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is scheduled to release in 2023 for PS5.
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