Summary
Insomniac’sSpider-Manuniverse has brought forth an exciting new take on the hero, and the introduction of one of his most iconic foes, Venom, was a highlight ofSpider-Man 2. As Insomniac’s narrative is set to expand with an upcoming Venom game afterMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, the developer faces one glaring problem with the villain.
The arrival of Venom inSpider-Man 2was expected, but the most surprising part about the character is that the game deviated from the most well known narrative of Eddie Brock being taken over by the symbiote. In fact,Eddie Brock was completely left outof the game. Instead, the symbiote latched onto a variety of characters, with Harry and MJ being the most surprising, and although this was a divisive choice, it was a unique approach to revealing the iconic villain. Now, with the confirmation of Insomniac working on aVenomgame, introducing Eddie Brock may be easier said than done.
Eddie Brock As Venom Presents A Challenge For Insomniac
Seeing Eddie Brock finally making an appearance in Insomniac’sSpider-Manuniverse will be incredibly exciting, but handling his storyline may be tricky if he’s introduced inVenom. It’s likely thatInsomniac’sVenomgame will greatly differfrom the Spider-Mangames in order to offer players something new, but there still remains the question of who will be featured as the character. If this is the moment Insomniac brings Eddie Brock into the picture, it could feel awkward.
Making Eddie Brock’s Introduction Feel Natural
The hardest part about theVenomgame starring Eddie Brock is that it will be incredibly difficult for it not to feel forced. Up until now, Eddie Brock hasn’t played a role in Insomniac’sSpider-Manuniverse, and having him show up out of nowhere could be incredibly jarring.Eddie Brock’s place in the storyneeds to feel natural, and throwing him straight into the action without giving the character proper exploration pre-symbiote could prove to be a bad move for the overall story. Introducing Eddie in this way could feel rushed, and players deserve to spend some time with the character in order to really understand him.
Insomniac’s Venom Game Can’t Be Too Predictable
Eddie Brock may be the most well known host of Venom, but that means it would also be the most obvious decision. That’s not necessarily bad, but Insomniac has made it clear withSpider-ManandSpider-Man 2that it has its sights set on telling unique stories in this universe that haven’t been seen before. There are someinteresting routes Insomniac could gowith the universe it has created, and putting Eddie Brock in the role of Venom could be so obvious that it ends up being boring. Insomniac now has a tricky balancing act on its hands. It would be interesting to see how the studio adapts Eddie Brock, but it could also prove to be too forced to be believable in the game’s world.
High Hopes For Insomniac’s Venom
Although featuring Eddie Brock as Venom could be exciting, Spider-Man 2 set up a trend of the symbiote jumping to multiple characters. If Eddie Brock is featured as a character, he may be best used momentarily as the symbiote continues to find different hosts throughout the game.
Getting to fight and play as Venom inSpider-Man 2was something many had been waiting for, and although the execution was divisive among some players, it will be exciting to see how Insomniac handles a game whereVenom is the main character. The confirmation of theVenomgame is exciting, but it could also be a big challenge to pull off correctly. There’s no telling what direction the game could go, but if it chooses to showcase Eddie Brock as the symbiote’s newest host, then the story needs to be handled with extra care.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
