Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a single-player, action-adventure game where players take on the role of Miles Morales, a new Spider-Man in Marvel's New York. The game follows Miles as he adjusts to his new home and masters his unique Spider-Man powers, while also facing a power struggle that threatens his city. It serves as a standalone story within the Marvel's Spider-Man universe, building upon the events of the previous game.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Story:
Miles Morales is stepping into the role of Spider-Man after Peter Parker, learning to balance his personal life with his superhero duties. A conflict erupts in Harlem, forcing Miles to confront his responsibilities and protect his community.
Gameplay:
Players explore a vast open world, swinging through the city, battling enemies, and completing missions. Miles utilizes his unique bio-electric "Venom" powers and camouflage abilities, which differentiate him from Peter Parker's Spider-Man.
Setting:
The game is set in Marvel's New York, specifically focusing on Miles's neighborhood in Harlem, where he lives with his mother, Rio Morales.
Characters:
Players interact with various characters, including Miles's best friend Ganke Lee, his mentor Peter Parker, and his mother Rio Morales.
Development:
The game was developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software, and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. It was initially released as a launch title for the PlayStation 5 and also available on PlayStation 4. A PC port was later released.