10 Reasons Spider-Man PS4 Is The PERFECT Spider-Man Movie
3. Side Characters Like Mary-Jane Watson And Miles Morales Get A Bigger Spotlight
Just like Parker, many of the side characters, most notably his closest friends and allies are equally fleshed out. Spider-Man himself has always held the spotlight in every movie, but in video-game form, the interactive level allows you to expand on the narrative.
The same lived experience also carries through to the side characters, most notably Mary-Jane Watson and Miles Morales respectively. In addition to being brilliantly voiced by Laura Bailey and Nadji Jeter, the moments where the game gives you control of them reinforce their importance to the story.
Whether it's Mary Jane helping Spidey out at Grand Central Station or Miles searching for medical supplies with a prowling supervillain in the background, they're both emphasised as key players in Peter's battle against the demons. This tight focus, allows the story to be taken in different directions, while also allowing Mary-Jane and Miles to play a greater role in the story.
The romance between Peter and MJ has been and gone, while the street smart Miles slowly works his way into the main narrative. As a result, the story in Insomniac's Spider-Man carves out its own identity among the many stories surrounding the character, something sure to be expanded on in future entries.