: The game is praised for its "revolutionary" approach to forgiveness. A standout example is Miles Morales’ relationship with Martin Li (Mr. Negative) , the man who killed his father. Rather than staying trapped in a cycle of revenge, the story explores a sense of permanence and closure for both characters.

Despite a rushed finale, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the Empire Strikes Back of this franchise. It’s darker, weirder, and riskier. It takes two incredible heroes, pushes them to their absolute breaking point, and asks if "with great power" still applies when you’re covered in screaming black goo.