SPIDER-MAN: REMASTERED Removes The Game's Reference To Square Enix's MARVEL'S AVENGERS

SPIDER-MAN: REMASTERED Removes The Game's Reference To Square Enix's MARVEL'S AVENGERS SPIDER-MAN: REMASTERED Removes The Game's Reference To Square Enix's MARVEL'S AVENGERS

The PS4 version of Spider-Man featured a subtle nod to Marvel's Avengers, but that's been completely removed in Spider-Man: Remastered. Could it be related to the negative response to Square Enix's game?

By JoshWilding - Nov 11, 2020 09:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man PS4

If you buy the "Ultimate" edition of Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the PlayStation 5, you'll also receive Spider-Man: Remastered. The overhauled version of the PS4 game hasn't been fully explored just yet, but Kinda Funny presenter Greg Miller, who gained early access to the title, has shared a very interesting clip on Twitter. 

As you can see below, the dialogue has been changed when the wall-crawler snaps a photo of Avengers Tower. Previously, the hero said, "Avengers Tower, so cool! Too bad they're never around to use it. They're on the west coast or something. Probably surfing."

That was a pretty blatant reference to Marvel's Avengers, a game which follows Earth's Mightiest Heroes as they set up a new base in San Francisco. On the PS5, all Spidey says now is, "Avengers Tower, so cool! Too bad they're never around to use it." So, why has the reference - which suggested the two stories took place in the same continuity - been removed? 

Well, the response to Marvel's Avengers hasn't been overly positive thanks to that Destiny-like online multiplayer mode, while it's already been confirmed that the PlayStation exclusive version of Spider-Man who appears in the game won't be the same version of Peter Parker we see in Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Clearly, the removal of this dialogue is meant to fully separate the two Marvel Games projects. 
 


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10. Blasting Into Outer Space

Iron-Man

When Tony Stark needs to reach a satellite, he dons armour outfitted specifically for space. While exploring that location proves to be a lot of fun (we'll get to that), it's the journey through the skies which really stands out. If anything, it doesn't really last long enough, but taking off from Earth and heading into the heavens as Iron Man makes for a truly epic sequence. 

Controlling the Avenger as he desperately tries to stay on course - and avoid being struck by lightning - you get to enjoy some rock music on the way, and this really does make you believe you're the hero.

The white armour looks badass in action and is imagery that will definitely stick with you. 
 

9. Thor Returns

Thor

Much of the game is focused on Ms. Marvel, The Hulk, and Iron Man, so when Thor finally shows up to save the day, it's definitely a welcome sight. He arrives on the Helicarrier just in the nick of time, and experiencing the God of Thunder's power feels unreal, even after playing as the Jade Giant.

As you make your way across the floating warship, you use Mjolnir to tear apart A.I.M.'s forces, and it's such an upgrade in terms of abilities, bringing the thunder here is beyond epic. 

The level concludes with a QTE which sees Thor stop the Helicarrier from crashing into New York City, and by that point, you'll feel like you have the power to stop that from happening!
 

8. Kamala Khan On The Run

Kamala

The game opens by putting players in control of a young Kamala Khan during A-Day, and five years later, she's been left with Inhuman powers. Those come out in full force in an enjoyable mission which sees you travel across a city to Kamala's secret hideout, though things soon escalate once A.I.M. comes looking for the youngster. 

What follows is an expected, albeit simplistic, stealth level as you flee from A.I.M.'s forces. 

While it may not break the mould, running through a park dedicated to Earth's Mightiest Heroes while the villainous organisation's robotic forces attempt to track you down proves to be surprisingly cinematic, and a great way to get accustomed to taking charge of the future Ms. Marvel.
 

7. A-Day Battle

A-Day

If you played the beta for Marvel's Avengers, then you'll be all too familiar with this level. It doesn't really differ in the game itself, but it serves as a near perfect introduction to these iconic heroes.

Whether it's racing across the Golden Gate Bridge as The Hulk, battling Taskmaster's goons on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, or facing off with that villain as Black Widow, it's a breathtaking, exciting series of set pieces, and you won't be able to peel your eyes from the screen as this all happens.

It is just a tutorial for the most part, but it's a damn good one and suitably epic in terms of scale.
 

6. Running From The Hulk

Hulk

The young Kamala Khan is determined to reassemble The Avengers, and her mission starts by attempting to find Bruce Banner. Unfortunately, it's The Hulk that she encounters, and that leads to a pulse-pounding sequence which sees you take control of the young Inhuman with the Green Goliath in pursuit.

As you run through the level, you're aware that The Hulk is close behind, and it's hard not to jump when the hero smashes his way through a nearby wall in a bid to get his hands on Kamala.

As strange as it might sound, Marvel's Avengers is often at its best when you're running through set pieces like this, but this one really stands out as the stakes feel particularly high/frightening.
 

5. Captain America Lives

Cap

It's been clear for a while that Captain America somehow returns in Marvel's Avengers, and that actually comes when Iron Man discovers that A.I.M. has put him on ice in the aforementioned satellite.

Steve Rogers is there because his blood has been used to keep George Tarleton alive (and subsequently transformed him into M.O.D.O.K.). The reunion between Iron Man and Cap really strikes a strong emotional chord, and their banter as they make their way to the escape shuttle is great fun.

Even better is actually getting to take control of Cap as he finally gets to return to action. He doesn't have his shield at this point, of course, but his athleticism more than make up for that being absent.
 

4. Hulk Vs. Abomination

Abomination

There are a lot of cool boss battles in Marvel's Avengers, though most of them see Earth's Mightiest Heroes assemble to square off with massive robotic enemies sent their way by A.I.M. 

There's nothing wrong with those, of course, but it's a lot more satisfying to take control of The Hulk and go toe to toe with The Abomination. Punching robots is great and all, but knocking seven bells out of one of the Jade Giant's greatest enemies proves to be both epic and a thrilling experience. 

It's hard to deny that the game might have benefited from more fights like this, and it's a shame more classic villains from the comic books don't make their presence felt to face the team.
 

3. Cap Vs. A.I.M.

Cap-A

During the game's final mission, you're put in charge of Captain America while the rest of the heroes take on A.I.M. forces elsewhere. While The Hulk does show up to help out at one point, racing through the M.O.D.O.K.'s fortress above the ruins of San Francisco is nothing short of awesome.

It helps that Cap's special abilities in the game are particularly badass, and there's something oddly pleasing about leaping from platform to platform, taking out a bunch of baddies with your shield, and then sprinting towards one last fight as M.O.D.O.K. causes your surroundings to implode. 

It's a great showcase of Captain America, and makes us wish he'd been in the game even more.
 

2. Avengers Assemble

Thor-2

With M.O.D.O.K. at full power, the Avengers assemble to take the fight to him and save the day.

You're essentially put in charge of each hero one after the other in order to weaken the formidable baddie, and whether it's throwing Cap's shield, bringing the thunder as Thor, or even unloading Black Widow's pistols, it feels like you're really helping to turn the tide against M.O.D.O.K. here.

Seeing as Marvel's Avengers isn't Ultimate Alliance, taking it turns like this was probably the best approach, and one that ensures each character is given the chance to shine here.
 

1. Ms. Marvel Vs. M.O.D.O.K.

Ms-Marvel

Trust us, it's around this point in the game you'll be wondering when the heck Ms. Marvel is going to get her due. After all, she's been a focal point of this game up until this point, but don't fret too much, as the Inhuman gets to make a truly massive (and we do mean massive) impact against M.O.D.O.K.

After he takes control of a huge Kree Sentinel which was buried beneath San Francisco, Ms. Marvel finally gains full control of her powers and grows equally as massive in order to put him down.

You're given control as Ms. Marvel does exactly that, and it's seriously awesome. However, as great as this is, trust us when we say you'll want to stick around for a very cool mid-credits scene...
 

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InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 11/11/2020, 9:08 AM
As an aside, why the hell haven't they added any new characters to Avengers? Weren't there supposed to be like 17 more heroes?
Tonic24k
Tonic24k - 11/11/2020, 9:20 AM
@InfinitePunches - Well because it just hasn't happened yet. Hawkeye DLC is end of this month or early December...
Origame
Origame - 11/11/2020, 9:08 AM
I think this was removed more to get rid of the confusion. Like this is only meant to be a reference to the west coast avengers but people kept using it as a nod to the avengers game.
Tonic24k
Tonic24k - 11/11/2020, 9:16 AM
@Origame - My thoughts exactly
ShimmyShimmyYA
ShimmyShimmyYA - 11/11/2020, 9:16 AM
@Origame - I agree , how is it even a reference to the game when spider man was in development long before and released 2 years before avengers
Vulture
Vulture - 11/11/2020, 10:30 AM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - eh only a year before, but still. The line had nothing to do with the game regardless
ShimmyShimmyYA
ShimmyShimmyYA - 11/11/2020, 3:36 PM
@Vulture - spider man was 2018
Vulture
Vulture - 11/12/2020, 9:38 AM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - Avengers was in development since 2015
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 11/11/2020, 9:09 AM
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 11/11/2020, 9:11 AM
I wonder if the Spider-Man an Black Panther DLCs will get more people to play Avengers. I for one thought it looked like a bland game.
NegativeNerd
NegativeNerd - 11/11/2020, 9:28 AM
@MovieMonster - I definitely think it will bring some people they lost back, but not sure if they will get new people unless they add more content. The campaign was good, but really short. They could've added a lot more, including a better variety of villains.
tmp3
tmp3 - 11/11/2020, 9:11 AM
First look at Square Enix's Spider-Man
kitheka
kitheka - 11/11/2020, 9:20 AM
Just wiping turd off ones shoe.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 11/11/2020, 9:20 AM
Was it even a reference?
JustALurker
JustALurker - 11/11/2020, 9:31 AM
@Kumkani - I thought it was a throughaway line
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 11/11/2020, 9:38 AM
"Oh no, no, no we can't have people thinking OUR game is connected to that bad game!"

Give me a break. What a bunch of children.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 11/11/2020, 7:39 PM
@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - Aaaww, don't tell me they removed your favourite line from the game ?
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 11/11/2020, 9:42 AM
in an extremely rare twist of events now is Sony the one that wants to stay away from something with The Avengers name on it :p
cfscorpio
cfscorpio - 11/11/2020, 9:49 AM
Update: The line is actually still in the game. Greg just missed it.

Also it was never a reference to the Square Enix game. It was just a reference to the West Coast Avengers. Also a simple way to excuse the Avengers from showing up to help.
parkerray
parkerray - 11/11/2020, 10:11 AM
@cfscorpio - sheesh, really? That’s good but maybe if not for the ridiculous face edit, he wouldn’t have jumped to conclusions.
UXASIS
UXASIS - 11/11/2020, 9:59 AM
I just hope that the Avengers fiasco doesn't cancel progress on other Marvel games.
parkerray
parkerray - 11/11/2020, 10:07 AM
Brings back that feeling of Lucas edits no one ever wanted.

Even if not true, it all feels weirdly corporate, like nothing fans would want changed. Maybe next stop, younger Pete will move in with Aunt May’s younger sister? Or she didn’t die at all and suddenly looks hot and Italian.
GothamSon
GothamSon - 11/11/2020, 10:36 AM
Social distancing from an awful game.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 11/11/2020, 10:45 AM
Now a days when it comes to The Avengers Spider-Man be like...
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 11/11/2020, 11:29 AM
This has been debunked.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 11/11/2020, 11:32 AM
''thanks to that Destiny-like online multiplayer mode''

Well, if Avengers managed to grab my attention like Destiny then maybe I would've given it a go. Now if you excuse me, I'm gonna play Beyond Light
RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 11/11/2020, 12:10 PM
I don't think it was ever a reference to SE's Avengers, but I guess they just wanted to make it clear. I wouldn't want my game linked to that dumpster fire either.
Hulkh8liars
Hulkh8liars - 11/11/2020, 12:18 PM
I hope this is true. I don't think insomniacs spider folks are good enough for the avengers game universe. Hopefully the avengers game gets a spidey I like more than the ps4 game parker.
bcom
bcom - 11/11/2020, 12:23 PM
The remaster DOES still mention the Avengers being on the West Coast as per the PS4 game, its just that the dialogue is variable, just like in the PS4 game. Depending on when you jump on the tower and what's going on around you at the time Peter will either say the full version or the shorter version in Greg Miller's video. IGN have also confirmed this.
JFerguson
JFerguson - 11/11/2020, 12:35 PM
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