Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Play it on: PS5
Current goal: Figure out wtf is wrong with Venom

In November 10’s weekend guide, I said I was hunting for “The Flame,” a disheveled cult leader who looks like a rejected member of Far Cry 5’s villainous Seed Family (or a discount grunge guitarist). I still haven’t found him, primarily because the narrative has taken a dark turn. Venom’s arrived, and he’s absolutely fucked shit up. I mean, there’s blood and guts everywhere on the streets of Manhattan and the homes of Queens, and I won’t allow it.

The person under the Venom mask is quite a shocker. My mouth was fell ajar upon learning just who the symbiote had chosen to bond with, but that won’t stop me from figuring out what the hell was wrong, and how I could put an end to the wanton carnage. Venom is a tank, though, so facing him won’t be easy. In fact, after controlling the roided-up Spider-Guy, I know he’ll kick my latex-wearing ass. Still, New York needs saving, and somebody’s gotta do it. So, I’ll swallow the fear and swing through the city to stop the symbiote and, ultimately, Venom. — Levi Winslow