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The games of Insomniac Games's Set eight years into Peter Parker's career as a superhero, Marvel's Spider-Man books reflect a time when he is already juggling his obligations as an adult and a crimefighter after graduating from college. From the more typical representations of Spider-Man in films and TV shows, which usually show him as a recent graduate or high school student, this portrayal stands out. But Marvel's Spider-man 2 features flashbacks exploring Peter's early years as Spider-man, so offering an interesting prequel game prospect.
Marvel's Spider-man 2 has several flashback scenes showing Peter's early Spider-man days. These feature scenes at Midtown High School with Harry Osborn where their mutual goal to employ science to "heal the world" is developed. In another scene, Aunt May comforts Peter in their Queens house following his heroic deeds (without knowing his secret identity), so addressing media attention. A flashback also depicts Peter's first meeting with J. Jonah Jameson, who extends a photography employment offer at the Daily Bugle.
Although recent films and animated shows have heavily focused on Peter Parker as a high school student, these features were only found in 28 issues of the original Amazing Spider-Man comics. Peter spent far more time in college, until issue #185. The gaming industry reflects this disparity; no game has fully explored Peter's life, except from Ultimate Spider-Man (based on the 2000s-era comics reboot concentrating just on Peter's high school years). Ultimate Spider-Man barely addressed high school life even then, mostly depicting Peter and Mary Jane debating tests in a cutscene before he swung off to face Rhino.
Given the possible revealed by the flashbacks in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a whole game emphasizing a younger Peter Parker and his earlier crime-fighting days could be quite interesting. Emphasizing resourcefulness and wit above sophisticated technologies, this would offer a more conventional Spider-Man gaming experience. From Peter's early years, the game might look at a variety of elements, including his time in high school and college, his challenges to balance his regular life with his secret identity, and his early meetings with legendary villains.
Early Days in Peter Parker and Aunt May's Relationship
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's flashbacks also highlight a glimpse of the complicated relationship between Peter and Aunt May in the near aftermath of Uncle Ben's death. A prequel game might explore this difficult era more thoroughly, highlighting their common loss and how they negotiate their life together. Examining this era would give emotional depth and a different viewpoint on their dynamic.
The Power of the Daily Bugle
A prequel game might also delve on Peter's early years at the Daily Bugle, examining his encounters with J. Jonah Jameson and Robbie Robertson. Seeing a younger Peter negotiate the sometimes competitive realm of journalism and how it shapes his growth as both a person and a hero would also be fascinating.
Wilson Fisk: An Effective Enemy
A major villain in a prequel game would be Wilson Fisk, sometimes known as Kingpin. Players haven't seen much of his rule over New York City as he was arrested in the first Marvel's Spider-Man's opening sequence. This would be a great chance to investigate Fisk's merciless techniques and prove his rivalry with Spider-Man in early times.
Other classic Spider-Man antagonists
Early interactions with other legendary enemies, including Mysterio, Vulture, and Scorpion, could also abound in a prequel. These early clashes would highlight Spider-Man's growth as a hero and offer a fresh viewpoint on his interactions with these adversaries.
A prequel game set in Peter's early years as Spider-Man could provide a different gameplay experience than the more gadget-heavy combat seen in the present Marvel's Spider-Man games. Since Peter wouldn't have access to all of his sophisticated devices in these early years, the emphasis would move to using his wits, agility, and inventiveness to get beyond obstacles.
A prequel game might offer a fresh viewpoint on the Spider-Man universe, a window into the early years of well-known characters and environments. From the energetic Midtown High School scene to the busy streets of New York City, players would see these sites through different eyes. The game might also build on the mythology of the Marvel's Spider-Man universe, giving some of the events observed in the main games background and context.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's flashbacks suggest an intriguing prospect for a prequel game examining Peter Parker's early years as Spider-Man. A Spider-Man prequel has the power to be a fascinating addition to the Spider-Man series with a gripping story, original gameplay mechanics, and interesting adversary. It would let Insomniac Games explore a hitherto unexplored aspect of Spider-Man's past, so enhancing the general mythology and offering a unique viewpoint on the beloved character.