The end of Octavius' control over Peter's life of Spider-Man was an impressive moment. Not only was Peter's return to strike down the Goblin King triumphant and powerful, but there was even some small redemption for Otto himself before the end. The ending to this story was not just a way of tying up loose ends and returning everything to normal, but a genuine progression for many characters and the introduction of a new era in Peter's life as Spider-Man. In a time where video games are becoming ever more compelling narrative mediums, having a genuinely original and involving story would be a massive strength for a Spider-Man game. While previous Spider-Man titles have been little more than vehicles for players to experience a virtual modicum of how to explore the powers of their favourite hero. this game would be genuinely exciting to play and the payoff would easily justify the player's commitment to it. Modern games tend to be far more than just simple campaign stories, but an impressive strength of any game will always be its ability to hook you into a deep story in the face of other distractions and diversions. Negotiating the end of Otto's time as Spider-Man and bringing Peter back for the conclusion would be a goal to entice players right through the campaign. A developer who would then give players the option to jump back into the game and navigate the post-campaign world as either Peter or Octavius would ensure longevity in its variety, and would satisfy players falling on either side of Peter/Otto's moral compass. So what do you think; would you play a Superior Spider-Man game? If you read the series, what do you think the potential strengths or weaknesses of this game could be? Give us your thoughts in the comments below!
Gareth is 28 years old and lives in Cardiff. Interests include film, TV and an unhealthy amount of Spider-Man comics and Killers songs. Expect constant references to the latter two at all times.
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