Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was the follow-up to Marvel's Spider-Man PS4; both of which were fantastic additions to the comic book landscape from Insomniac Games. Fans are aware that the sequel is inbound, as is Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, an animated adventure franchise that has strong ties to this gaming series.
Thus, with all this Spidey goodness in store players are revisiting Miles Morales to discover all of the secrets that they might have missed upon a first playthrough. With so much to do, it's no surprise that fans might have never discovered these exciting gameplay details!
Platinum Photo Mode
Photo Mode was a highlight of Spider-Man PS4 and made its return to the Miles Morales spinoff title. With even more options and opportunities, fans were thrilled to set up a variety of stunning shots which they shared across social media. But there was a hidden mode to discover.
At random, players were receiving emails confirming that they had been given a Platinum Trophy and would be able to unlock brand-new features in Photo Mode. It was an exciting and rare discovery that not every player would have been able to make, because of the erratic manner of distribution.
Finding The Statue Of Stan Lee
The late Stan Lee was an icon in the comic book world and one of Spider-Man's creators. The imaginative genius' work led to the inspiration for Miles Morales, so it was fitting for Insomniac to include a statue of the great creator, within the map for Miles Morales.
Most players never discover this tribute to a legend and didn't get the chance to fully explore this iteration of New York. For those heading back to the title, whether it's to make comparisons to the original or to prepare for the Spider-Verse movie, this is absolutely an area to seek out.
The Tribute To A King
In regards to tributes, another area that many fans never get a chance to discover is Boseman Way, a clear nod to the late Chadwick Boseman who so beautifully portrayed King T'Challa on the big screen. But that isn't the only Black Panther mention to discover.
The credits for Miles Morales might mention the voice actors behind the powerful characters Miles beats, alongside the creative team or the incredible software developers, but it also takes time to include a few stunning words talking of the loss of Boseman. Players shouldn't skip those credits!
Boat NPCs
Back in Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 players discovered that if they swing out to sea and swim far into the distance, they come across a series of boats that house several NPCs. Players weren't supposed to go that far though and so the NPCs haven't been properly rendered.
They are quite terrifying to look at, and some players were thrilled to find them again in Miles Morales. What's even funnier is that one of them wears a post-it note asking players if they missed them, a subtle nod to their inclusion in the first installment. It might be funny to make this discovery thus!
Playing The Final Test
There are countless side quests for players to get stuck into within Miles Morales and the training sessions with Peter, using a digital system, is one that fans have enjoyed. There is a secret boss battle for those who continue through that line of battle though.
The last quest is known as The Final Test and brings in a virtual Vulture to combat against. The mission mimics Peter's first time fighting the flying villain and is an antagonist that many players might have missed out on, upon their first play-through.
Using The Spider-Verse Suit System
The Spider-Verse costume is a popular choice in the video game, because of its nod to the movie. But some players never quite discover that the suit has its system that slows down the frame rate, much like the animated movie does when Miles is starting out.
The feel of the costume is thus completely different and boasts an alternative rhythm compared to wearing any of the other suits. It can also create cinematic looks that appeal to those that enjoy using the photo mode, making this a suit to watch out for.
Interactions With Side-Characters
NPCs are usually fantastic additions to any game, but Insomniac has made sure that those that populate the Marvel Universe are something special. Most players never discovered that you could interact with people on the street in Marvel's Spider-Man.
The same is true of Miles Morales, with multiple new and familiar faces populating the sidewalks and stores. What's intriguing is that they have unique conversation points based on events and how they feel about Spider-Man as a hero, giving players a unique experience.
Tracking The Mural
Throughout Miles Morales, it becomes apparent how important artwork is to the character and the game itself. Players might occasionally see the odd mural painted across the New York skyline, but there is one in particular that develops throughout the title.
Some players never discover this piece of art, which NPCs are slowly adding to. As they do, it's revealed that Miles is being celebrated through this mural, cementing him as a hero that the people are rooting for and comparing him favorably to the original webhead.
Finding Vanessa's Portrait
Miles Morales can do plenty of things that Peter can't and one of those defeats Wilson Fisk with a little more ease. In the first game, it was Peter that took down Kingpin though, but some fans never get to explore his cell in prison in the Miles Morales spinoff title.
When playing as Spider-Man, a portrait of Vanessa can be found in his prison block. Vanessa is the love of Wilson's life and has come to motivate him in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the animated Spider-Verse movies, which this draws inspiration from. Players should discover this location for themselves.
Keeping Up To Date On Social Media
Players see that there is a social media feed to interact with, but they might not realize how complex this software is. It's essential to discover how social media can be used in Miles Morales to track events and reactions to the story beats.
New achievements are often reflected in what the general public is talking about, and Miles gets a kick out of seeing how he is slowly welcomed as a hero. Another playthrough would be a great chance to see how that platform evolves throughout Miles Morales.