8 Reasons Spider-Man PS4 Is Already The Best Spider-Man Game Ever

6. Redefining Mary Jane

Spider-Man PS4 Peter Mary Jane
Insomniac

Divesting from clichéd portrayals that have largely typified the character's gaming self, Mary Jane Watson will sport a different role in Imsoniac's title as a reporter for the Daily Bugle.

Taking inspiration from the Ben Urichs and the Robbie Robinsons of the world, players will get to play as MJ as she navigates New York's criminal underbelly, investigating for the paper and cooperating with Spider-Man in stealth sections interspersed throughout the game's story.

It's a great change, especially since past interpretations have focussed squarely on MJ's relationship with Peter and not, as will now be the case, on her own journey. It's just really refreshing, and - considering how superhero games have repeatedly bungled their portrayals of comic book women in pretty much every console generation going - an encouraging sign that change is on the horizon.

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