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Do you need to play Spider-Man 1 before Spider-Man 2?

Swinging into Spider-Man 2 blind?

Insomniac hit it out of the park with Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, with both becoming some of my favorite titles on PlayStation. Those who have played the first two Spider-Man games are in perfect shape for Spider-Man 2, but those who have not may be wondering if they should play Spider-Man before playing Spider-Man 2.

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Can you play Spiderman 2 without playing Spiderman?

Spider-Man 2 looks to be an incredible follow-up and continuation of Peter and Miles' story. Thus, the answer is yes—you can play Spider-Man 2 without playing the original Spider-Man or the Miles Morales Spider-Man. The games are fairly self-contained and allow you to enjoy the story without first playing the other titles. That said, I recommend playing Spider-Man 2 after the first Spider-Man and Miles Morales, as both games set up and introduce the characters.

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If you opt to play Spiderman 2 without playing the previous games, you will not miss out on anything. The story of the sequel can be experienced as a standalone piece. But if you choose to play the previous games, both Spiderman and Spiderman: Miles Morales are available on PlayStation and PC. Don't forget to preload Spiderman 2 ahead of release.

You can easily find videos detailing and breaking down everything that happened in the first two Spiderman games if you have not played them. Viewing these will get you caught up with everything that happened, preventing you from having to play the full games before Spider-Man 2. That said, feel free to go in blind and play the other games after if you so choose!

For more information on Spider-Man 2, check out Does Spider Man 2 have Co-op Multiplayer? and Is Spider Man 2 coming to PC? on Pro Game Guides.


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Justin Joy
Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.