Boss fights in the Marvel’s Spider-Man games have been solid thus far, but only a few stand out from the pack. Outside of the battle with Doc Ock at the end of the original game and Miles Morales’ encounter with The Tinkerer in his spin-off, most boss battles have been simple and by the books. While none are outright bad or lacking, they also do not amaze in the way bosses from other games do. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has the chance to change that, though, introducing some fun antagonists with unique mechanics.
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Sandman in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Thanks to a Marvel’s Spider-Man collectible, fans know that Peter has battled Sandman before, as a vial containing some sand can be found. The sequel should use Sandman as a minor villain, perhaps as the opening boss like Rhino from Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The fight could see Peter and Miles needing to work together, with the former triggering fire hyrdrants while the latter beats down Sandman. As the fight progresses, Sandman can get larger, adding to the spectacle of the battle. While Sandman rarely works as a main villain, he is a perfect minor boss and would be an excellent way to set the tone for the rest of the game.
Hydro Man in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Hydro Man is an obscure-but-interesting member of Spider-Man’s stacked rogues’ gallery. With the character being partially adapted via the water elemental from Spider-Man: Far From Home, fans could be itching to battle the villain on-screen. While it may be hard for Insomniac to find a way for Peter to challenge Hydro Man due to the nature of a water-based enemy, Miles would be able to battle him head-on. The young hero’s electric powers could be the key to success, with Venom Blasts being used to damage the enemy between dodges. Seeing a part of New York flooded could make for an interesting arena, too.
Morbius in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Given the upcoming movie adaptation, it simply makes sense to use Morbius in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Like Tombstone, Morbius could be kept secret by Insomniac until release, and he should feature his own batch of side quests for gamers to complete. Players could battle vampires through some sewers in these missions, with these underground areas limiting Spidey’s movement options. At the end of the area, players would battle Morbius, who could introduce a unique blood loss status effect that makes his bites and claws more devastating.
Mysterio in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Rounding out the list is one of Spider-Man’s most popular villains, and one that Insomniac should make use of sooner rather than later. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s potential Mysterio fight could throw either Peter or Miles into one of the villain’s trippy illusions, with the other hero guiding them through the fight. Having one Spider-Man that can see what is real and another that is lost in Mysterio’s trap could make for an exciting encounter that emphasizes teamwork and the bond between Miles and Peter.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is scheduled to release in 2023 on PS5.
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