Summary
Truly great Marvel games used to be very far and few between. Obviously, there have been some big Marvel video game hits over the last few decades, with2004’sSpider-Man 2,Marvel Ultimate Alliance, andX-Men Origins: Wolverinebeing some of the most memorable, but these games came out years after one another, and what came in between was often pretty mediocre at best.Insomniacalmost single-handedly turned that around, delivering three incredible Marvel games in a row, with a fourth hopefully right around the corner.
Insomniac’sSpider-Manseries has been great across the board, and while they’re definitely not perfect, they deliver pretty much exactly what fans want time and time again. First time really ever it feels like Marvel games are finally reaching the high bar set bytheBatman: Arkhamseries, and naturally, many fans don’t want to see that come to an end. But Insomniac continuing to focus solely on Marvel games could be a bit of a double-edged sword for the studio and its long-time fans.
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Insomniac’s Focus on Marvel Games Could Be a Double-Edged Sword
Insomniac Clearly Thrives on Marvel Projects
Insomniac Games has always been an extremely talented studio. Coming out of the gate swinging with the well-received PS1 gameDisruptor, Insomniac’s next title was none other thanSpyro the Dragon, which Insomniac followed up withRatchet and Clank,which in turn was followed up bytheResistanceseries. Insomniac Games has rarely had any true misses, and over the last five years or so, it’s finally been given the recognition it rightfully deserves, rising to the top of the ranks of PlayStation’s first-party studios thanks to its incredible work on theMarvel’s Spider-Manseries.
Though Insomniac’s games have always showed passion and talent, it’s never been more evident than it has been with theMarvel’s Spider-Manseries. Every side quest, story detail, character arc, special ability, and alternate costume inMarvel’s Spider-Manproves that Insomniac is clearly very passionate aboutthe Spider-Man license, and when that combines with the studio’s high level of talent and experience, it culminates in something truly special.
Though fans haven’t seen much from it yet, it seems almost guaranteed thatMarvel’s Wolverinewill show just as much passion from Insomniac. And that might not be the only Marvel project on Insomniac’s slate. According to recent rumors,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2may be receiving some post-launch DLC, or maybe even a half-sequel, potentially focusing on Venom. And this could only be the start of Insomniac’s partnership with Marvel, with plenty of routes already paved for sequels, spin-offs, and other games set in its universe using characters like Daredevil. However, some fans might see that as a bad thing.
Insomniac’s Focus on Marvel Could Be Detrimental to the Studio’s Other Franchises
While Insomniac is clearly very passionate about its Marvel universe, and it’s producing some of its best titles using the license, some fans wouldn’t be happy if Insomniac just stuck to making Marvel games only. If Insomniac sticks to only making Marvel games, then there’s no denying that it would massively impact its output for otherfranchises likeRatchet and Clank. Fans would also like to see dormant franchises likeResistanceandSunset Overdrivecome back, but a focus on Marvel games could stop this from happening. It would also probably dissuade the studio from trying to produce any games based on original IP, at least on the scale of a AAA project. Insomniac sticking to just making Marvel games might end up snuffing out the studio’s creative freedom in the long run.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
