Throughout the Spider-Man storyline, the infamous Black Suit has often been associated with a gradual corruption of Peter Parker’s personality. The gameplay showcase for Spider-Man 2 immediately hints at Peter’s prolonged use of the Venom symbiote, resulting in a more aggressive and frustrated persona, diverging from his usual amicable and witty nature. Creative director Bryan Intihar and director Ryan Smith shed light on this change in tone, explaining the motivations behind it.
In an interview with Eurogamer, Intihar emphasized that with the introduction of characters like Kraven, Venom, and Peter’s bonding with the symbiote, it was only natural for darker elements to come to the forefront. He further expressed that these darker elements were intrinsic to the characters and including them was a way of respecting their legacy. However, the developers reassured fans that Peter’s character in the game wouldn’t be constantly moody or jaded, as they aimed to maintain the charm and wit for which the studio is renowned.
