We’re a little over a month away from the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5 now, and Insomniac Games is really starting to build the enthusiasm with a selection of character posters showing off some of the key character models from the game. Previously, the Burbank developer showed off Peter Parker and Miles Morales in their respective suits – and now it’s followed up with a couple of villain renders.
Of note is this image of Dr. Curt Connors as the Lizard. We knew that the character was going to be in the game as he’s been teased in previous trailers, but this is our first taste of the character in all of his scaly glory. The design definitely errs more towards realism here: we’re clearly looking at a reptile-type figure, with a long spiny tail and forked tongue.
The other artwork released by Insomniac Games focuses on Venom, a character we’ve seen a few times now. He continues to look intentionally intimidating in this leaping pose, with his broad shoulder muscles and packed jaw of teeth. Which foe are you most looking forward to fighting in the game? Get webbed in the comments section below.
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Spider-man 2 is shaping up to be a mind-blowing experience! I also have the dualsense and the plates coming today. Plus with the CE preordered, i am ready for SM2!
Wish it was October 20th already! My personal GOTY.
Definitely getting playable Venom at some point right? Wonder if there's gonna be a Miles style spin off for the big guy.
I don't like this Lizard tbh. Personal preference - I prefer the traditional design where he is wearing a labcoat. This Lizard looks like Killer Croc from DC.
The graphics do look nice though.
I'm going to enjoy this game so much.
I've not purchased a game since PS extra came about, happy to wait for most games to arrive for "free". Including god of war and horizon. This however is a different gravy, pre-ordered and waiting to get my venom on.
I can't wait for Venom's 19 inches
Man oh man, I'm currently enjoying God Of War for the PS4, so when the PS6 comes out I'll have a ton of great PS5 games. I'm kinda a late joiner for technology.
Not a massive fan of the Lizard design but then I wasn’t really a fan of most of the villain designs in the first game outside of Mister Negative and Doctor Octopus, who both looked brilliant. The MCU is definitely responsible for the techification of these characters, which sort of remind me of the worst parts of the Ultimate Universe.
@LifeGirl he keeps moulting and getting bigger right? I assume he starts out as lab coat lizard then grows to this out of control Killer Croc style
@theMEGAniggle
I don't recall molting, but yes, the Lizard's "condition" progresses over time.
@TheCollector316 in the gameplay reveal he literally moults and you see his old skin and it scares Miles
@theMEGAniggle
Ah. I avoided the gameplay reveal, so I can go in blind. I was basing my answer on the comics. Now I recall the Lizard does molt in the comics as well.
I really like what they’re doing with the character designs. Even Kraven looks excellent. This series is for Marvel’s character designs what the Arkham series was for DC’s.
N.i.c.e. the designs of the lizard and venom looks amazing. 🕷spiderman 2 is going to be one of the best games this year.word up son
@Decoy_Snake Pretty sure in the first released gameplay there was a little gameplay where you're Peter as Venom
@TheCollector316 ahh I see, you're going to be in for a treat, I think it looks amazing.
@DETfaninATL honestly. I remember when I saw the white spider, I was probably one of the few people in the world that liked it immediately and the designs for shocker, doc ock, mr negative were all brilliant. Insomniac did a great job
@Yusuo in what you are describing you aren't venom, you're Peter with symbiote abilities coming from Venom.
Venom is the big ass muscley tongue demon. Venom is usually bonded with Eddie Brock (the perfect symbiote), in this game I think its Harry. Spider-man rarely ever becomes Venom in the comics because he is strong enough to not let it take over him. However, it usually embodies him when it tries to bond with him and gives him that black suit and the symbiote abilities, if that makes sense
@nessisonett I would say its due to the Amazing Spider-man movies. Those costumes had such a huge gritty technological focus. Insomniac's rhino is so close to that of TASM 2
@theMEGAniggle I think I’d memory-holed TASM2. The suit is the only good thing from that movie.
@nessisonett horrible piece of work. Gwen's death scene is iconic cinema though
@theMEGAniggle Username checks out.
For about 90% of the player base (myself included) we have little to no knowledge of the comic law and as such perceive venom as the symbiote itself, irregardless of whomever it's attached to, I love your deeper knowledge, I wish I shared it. But for myself and alot of others being able to distinguish between the two isn't highly important.
@Yusuo They’re two different characters mate. Nothing to do with comics pedantics. Spider-Man is still Spider-Man with the symbiote, just it affects him a bit. Venom is a different person, bonded with the same symbiote and losing more of their personality so becoming a different character entirely. Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II are both Popes but they aren’t the same person and used their papal powers for different ends, it’s the same thing here.
I guess Carnage is not in the game yet... (maybe as DLC). I'm not giving any spoilers about knowing who Venom is. But I have a good idea who it is, even if it's not Eddie Brock. But the trailer made it a dead giveaway.
@videoman190 They did confirm Venom is not Eddie Brock. And yea, I'm pretty sure I know who it is unless they're gonna throw something way out of left field.
I really need to play Miles Morales soon!
Loving the looks of the lizard, definitely not something I’d wanna run into walking down an alley at night.
@Yusuo hahaha, nice one.
No I get that, just one's a big muscley alien (Venom) and the other is just Spider-Man in a black symbiote suit. I don't think it's THAT similar as they look very different but I get that not everyone is going to know the difference. When you play it though I'm sure you'll start to understand the differences and be able to tell them apart for yourself
@Powerplay94
Plus the final boss (won’t spoil it for people who haven’t played it) is a ton of fun. One of my favorite boss fights in a recent game release.
It’s challenging, a beautiful spectacle, and extremely emotional if you pay attention to the story build up to it.
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