A big part of the storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 involves Venom. One of the hero's best-known adversaries, the villain usually appears after Peter Parker utilises — and subsequently discards — the alien Symbiote that enhances his powers. This is a very well-documented series of events in the comics and movies, and Insomniac Games is planning its own interpretation in the sequel.
A big part of the appeal with Venom is Spidey's black, Symbiote-infused suit. Usually very minimalistic with a white spider emblem on solid black, the outfit is a fan favourite. However, the developer has created its own version, and as we've seen in the gameplay demo, it's kinda gross-looking. It has a slimy sheen, and clearly isn't made of typical materials. In fact, it's organic, which is why we see those inky tendrils shooting out of Peter's arms.
Speaking to IGN, creative director Bryan Intihar talks about the suit's design. He teases that the outfit's origin will "tie into why it looks a certain way". In other words, there are narrative reasons why this version of the suit doesn't quite look like the Symbiote costumes we're used to. Intihar adds that there's "more to that suit than we’ve shown in terms of visuals", so we can look forward to discovering those. He says that Insomniac's design aims to keep some familiarity but also add new elements — much like the team did with other suits in previous games.
The new suit isn't just for show, though. While playing as Peter Parker, you'll be able to use his Symbiote abilities, which make the character play much more aggressively and with greater power. Intihar calls his new finishers, some of which we saw in the gameplay, "borderline brutal".
Are you excited to get your hands on the black suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Go dark in the comments section below.
[source ign.com]
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i can't wait to get my hands on this.
Wondering how they will handle Peter getting and losing the symbiote in terms of the skill trees, moves, etc. and how long we’ll have access to the suit. Should be interesting.
@twitchtvpat I’m not sure you want to get your hands on Peter’s slimy costume.
Cool, the more I hear about this game, the more I am looking forward to it.
Game is going to be absolutely epic
I love the way the symbiote suit looks in game. The slimy, organic look is so cool.
And Peter's new powers with the suit really gives me massive Prototype vibes.
@Shstrick maybe he will replicate the moves, with some spidey tech ?
More to the suit than they have shown?
Borderline Brutal Big Bitey Venom Head 😁
@Shstrick Was thinking the same. Would be a blow to lose cool moves.
I have the same question about switching between Miles and Peter. If they don't have the same skillset might it be annoying or confusing to not be able to glide for example. At the same time it will be nice to have 2 playstyles. Needs to be carefully done!
I’m not sure we will get to see Venom in this game. From what they said, the symbionte is a big part of Spider-Man skill tree, maybe half of his skill tree. Given we don’t get venom until the symbiote is removed, I have a feeling either we simply don’t get Venom in this game, or Parker is left out of commission for a big chunk of the ending, leaving Venom up to Miles.
I do think it’s more likely the final boss in the game is Parker himself, as some have theorized.
Venom might end up being the focus of a “smaller scale” 2 & 1/2 release, similar to how we can look at Spider-Man Miles Morales game as “Spider-Man 1 & 1/2”, either that or we will spend a long time waiting for SM3 to finally have to deal with Venom.
@Tharsman but Venom was in the teaser trailer? Unless they just make him a voice in Peters head
@SuperSilverback or, at least by the end, the symbiote corruption does turn Parker into Venom, meaning both: can’t use Parker at the end and Miles needs to deal with him.
Bro shutup if u think it's gross go make ur own games instead of shaming the creators of the game they are trying their best stop issuing useless information
This game is gonna be next level.
@Tharsman venom was already teased in a post credit scene that the host already has it. And it’s not Eddie either unless they plan to introduce him later on.
I'm loving the new suit personally, after seeing some high def screenshots.
@themightyant The recent gameplay video showed that both Peter and Miles can glide! Please rewatch if necessary to see what I mean.
@Deadlyblack Same! I loved both Prototype games, even enjoyed the story too. Shame they never made a 3rd Prototype game.
@Shstrick I reckon he'll lose the suit but he'll keep some symbiotic abilities
@KidRyan I missed that. Usually the best way to do it is to have the same moves (buttons) for everybody but change the animations especially when fighting (different finishers) similar to Batman Arkham City & Knight. Otherwise it feels really annoying to try to do a move only to realise this character can’t .
@themightyant You do bring up alot of good points!
It looks so nasty...I love it!
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