🕷️ Marvel’s Spider‑Man: Miles Morales — Why It Still Matters in 2025
Miles Morales debuted in 2020 as a standalone follow‑up to the 2018 original Marvel’s Spider‑Man, and quickly earned acclaim for its focused story, distinct powers, and PS5-enhanced presentation Back2Gaming+5techarx.com+5Stuff+5.
Story & Character: Miles is a biracial teenager grappling with identity, legacy, and grief in a modern New York—giving the game emotional resonance beyond the typical superhero fare Wikipedia+6UMA Technology+6Stuff+6.
Gameplay & Powers: Fluid traversal and combat echo the original, while electric–based Venom powers and invisibility make Miles feel distinct—and extremely fun Stuff+1Tom's Guide+1.
PS5 Showpiece: Instant loading, 60 fps performance, gorgeous ray‑traced visuals, and immersive DualSense haptics/tactile triggers elevate the experience—while the PS4 version remains perfectly playable Tom's Guide.
Build & Scope: At 8–10 hours, it’s shorter than many open-world games—but critics praised its tighter scope, emotional arc, and absence of tedious filler UMA Technology.
Legacy: As of mid‑2023, it has sold over 14 million copies and generated nearly $270M, proving it resonated widely across gamers Wikipedia.
Verdict: Miles Morales remains a standout superhero adventure—perfect for newcomers or anyone seeking a heartfelt, polished experience.
🕸️ Spider‑Man 2: The Sequel That Soared Higher
Released for PS5 on October 20, 2023, Spider‑Man 2 raised the bar even further with dual protagonists, new villains like Venom and Kraven, and a massive, highly detailed New York City Bleacher Report+14Wikipedia+14Back2Gaming+14.
Critic Praise: Universally acclaimed with “Metascore: Universal Acclaim” and seen as a true evolution—larger world, deeper story, refined combat, better level design, and optimized use of PS5 hardware including DualSense and ray tracing Metacritic.
Narrative Scope: Splitting the campaign between Peter Parker and Miles, with parallel story arcs that ultimately converge, gives emotional weight and scale unmatched in prior entries Tom's Guide+2Roger Ebert+2Back2Gaming+2.
Visual & Technical Excellence: Remote stunning texture detail, lifelike facial animation, and seamless traversal make New York feel alive Sirus GamingBack2Gaming.
Awards & Sales: Sold over 2.5M units in its first 24 hours, over 11M by April 2024. Won multiple awards including Action Game of the Year at D.I.C.E. Wikipedia.
PC Version: Launched on January 30, 2025, but has suffered from performance issues—framerate instability and visual bugs on high settings tarnish some of its technical shine for PC users Wikipedia+2Diario AS+2Sportskeeda+2.
Verdict: Spider‑Man 2 is not just a larger sequel—it’s a technical and narrative triumph end of line for the PS5 generation.
🎮 My Take: Should You Play Miles Morales in 2025?
Yes—absolutely.
Compact but impactful: At under 10 hours, Miles offers an emotional, tightly‑drawn story.
Distinctive hero: Miles brings unique powers and personality that stand on their own.
Play before Spider‑Man 2? Not strictly necessary—2 works as a standalone. But experiencing Miles’ origin first adds richness.
For PC players: Wait on Spider‑Man 2 until the patch improves performance. In contrast, Miles Morales via PS5 is flawless.
If you’re craving a superhero story with heart that doesn’t overstay its welcome, Miles still shines in 2025 UMA TechnologyGamepressure.com+12Sportskeeda+12Stuff+12Tom's Guide.
đź”— Where to Buy in Canada
Here are reliable Canadian retailers offering both games:
Marvel’s Spider‑Man: Miles Morales (P S5) – Around CA $30 at Videogamesplus.ca: ideal for a high‑value, standalone experience.
Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – Best Buy Canada or Videogamesplus.ca, ~CA $50: includes Spider‑Man Remastered.
Spider‑Man 2 Standard Edition – CA $90 at Videogamesplus.ca: core sequel experience.
Spider‑Man 2 Launch Edition – ~CA $56‑90 depending on retailer: often includes early‑bonus content.
âś… Final Thoughts
Miles Morales still stands strong in 2025: an emotionally resonant, visually excellent, and mechanically polished superhero game that’s just the right size. Spider‑Man 2 broadened and deepened everything, giving two beloved heroes room to shine with narrative and technical ambition. If you haven’t yet swung through Manhattan with Miles, it’s a glowing introduction. If you have, then Spider‑Man 2 is a must-play elevation—and absolutely still holds up, especially on a PS5.
