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Review of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5

by Chucky Chucky photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 12 Nov 2020
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Introduction

Meet Miles Morales: a teenager with the kind of problems that make most of our teenage angst look like a stroll in a very non-snowy park. He’s got to balance high school, a superhero gig, and some questionable life choices—like trying to casually web-swing across New York without a clue about how gravity works. Insert ‘Just Another Day’ meme here. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is like the action-packed sequel to your favorite superhero movie, but it’s also the one that leaves you wondering if maybe, just maybe, your mom was right about all that trouble you're getting into.

Gameplay

Picture a sprawling, snow-covered New York City where you can swing low into traffic, snag bad guys, and awkwardly make small talk with civilians. That’s your playground. The gameplay dips into the mix with Miles’ new, flashy powers like Venom Blast, which lets you emit so much bio-electric energy it makes a lightning storm down in the subway look like a gentle drizzle. Camouflage, too, acts like your 'Kevin McCallister in Home Alone’ strategy: don’t be seen, turn invisible, and hope for the best while you’re sticking it to the bad guys. The combat system is an elegant ballet where, instead of swan diving through the air in a tutu, you’re chaining attacks, dodging, and using the environment to flip, web, and zap your foes—while simultaneously wrestling with gaming's existential questions: ‘Did I really need to put so much work into this? Was the last pizza slice worth it?’ There’s an app for that: Miles uses a dedicated Spider-Man app where citizens can report crimes, creating a scenario reminiscent of your over-enthusiastic social club, but this one has slightly fewer snacks and slightly more alien tech. Completing side missions gives you the satisfaction of being a hero, kind of like when you say 'yes' to taking out the trash at home. You know it counts for something.

Graphics

If you enjoy being dazzled by the graphical quality of a game, then you’re in for a treat. The PS5 version of Miles Morales looks like the New York City skyline had a glow-up that even Instagram influencers would drool over. The lighting, the snowflakes, and the shimmering reflections are so good that you’ll probably spend hours pausing just to marvel at Miles swinging through the streets, muttering things like 'Dang, I need that suit.' The graphical enhancements are particularly noticeable during dramatic cutscenes where it really shines—seriously, it makes even bad coffee shop baristas look good.

Conclusion

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is not just a game; it’s a rich Thanksgiving feast where you’re guaranteed to feel full, even if you still wish you had more mashed potatoes (that’s the main story's length for you). If you enjoyed the first Spider-Man, or if you simply want a fresh new taste of superhero action, then jumping into Miles' world is a perfect choice. So toss your worries out the window, suit up, and prepare for a killer adventure that doesn’t just keep you on your toes—it swings you 30 stories straight up into the sky, just to drop you down in a flurry of snow and badassery. Grab your controller, it's time to be the hero you always wanted to be.

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