Spider-Man Miles Morales: The (Super) Power of Identity - A Narrative Analysis

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  • @russellchristensen9912
    @russellchristensen9912 3 роки тому +27

    i absolutely agree with that, i cant enjoy a story if character development is written badly. also i loved the "be greater" "be yourself" you got into the script. super nice job keep it up

  • @G.E11is
    @G.E11is 3 роки тому +26

    Honestly James just become a narrator your too good at speaking 🔥👍🏼

  • @YourDadYoda
    @YourDadYoda 3 роки тому +16

    Something about this story just hit me harder than the first game, absolutely fantastic and cements my love for Miles as a character.

    • @leandrobesevic4424
      @leandrobesevic4424 2 роки тому

      Shitty taste.... This story Is trash

    • @midnight9900
      @midnight9900 Рік тому +2

      @@leandrobesevic4424 well to each their own I guess

  • @oddjob2043
    @oddjob2043 3 роки тому +41

    This game was so awsome maybe not as good as its predecessor but still really good

    • @alecg.5638
      @alecg.5638 3 роки тому +10

      Honestly I thought it improved in literally every sense but the predecessor is still fantastic

    • @Pawlu7
      @Pawlu7 3 роки тому +3

      Clearly not in length. I finished that shit in a day lmao

    • @DioStandProud
      @DioStandProud 3 роки тому +6

      See
      The original game was like an 11/10 for me
      This game, only because of the length is a 10/10 for me. It didn't leave me starstruck like the original but man was it a fun time and I really enjoyed the story and characters.

    • @jmcman6104
      @jmcman6104 3 роки тому +3

      I wouldn’t say not as good, I would say different. They didn’t intend for this to be like Spider-Man ps4.

    • @alecg.5638
      @alecg.5638 3 роки тому +4

      @@DioStandProud yeah I can definitely get behind that, but I just thought that the smaller scale of the whole game made it a more charming, personal and intimate story, so I felt more connected to it. I think Spiderman PS4 did a great job of showing the human and flawed side to Peter but Miles Morales showed it even more and better, and I usually prefer superhero stories that focus pretty much solely on the personal element rather than the external conflict, like fighting loads of villains

  • @joshl8998
    @joshl8998 3 роки тому +10

    The opening of this video was so good and powerful

  • @jmcman6104
    @jmcman6104 3 роки тому +2

    Spider-Man PS4’s motto was “be greater.” Peter felt he had to be better at juggling both his life as Peter and his life as Spider-Man. Miles morales on the other hand has the motto “be yourself” because he struggles with basically the opposite: how he can still be himself while being this superhero figure everyone needs him to be. This game was so amazing, I absolutely can’t wait for Spider-Man 2

  • @peanutbutter6720
    @peanutbutter6720 3 роки тому +10

    I don’t think this matches the first game in overall quality, however it works perfectly as a smaller side game to build characters in the overall story.
    I also still like Peter more than Miles, I don’t know whether it’s because Peter is the original or because Yuri doesn’t put on a stupid voice, but I figured I’d put that out there.

  • @CptnXplosion
    @CptnXplosion 3 роки тому +9

    The intros to these reviews are always so good. Nice work James

  • @williamcahill2743
    @williamcahill2743 3 роки тому +31

    Last time I was this early callmecarson still had a UA-cam career

  • @kamerontaylor9596
    @kamerontaylor9596 3 роки тому +4

    It’s not radioactive bug James wow I can’t believe you’ve done this

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +5

      😂 you got the fucking point

  • @JenoKondou
    @JenoKondou 3 роки тому +3

    I like that they didn’t kill off Peter

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +3

      Wouldn’t really have made any narrative sense after the first game, I’m also glad they didn’t.

  • @sjmad96
    @sjmad96 3 роки тому +4

    That intro sent shivers down my spine, good shit man

  • @TopOppJay
    @TopOppJay 3 роки тому +1

    I agree 100% Miles is a more family-oriented spider man that is made stronger by the people around him while Peter was built off the loss of uncle ben and used some of his final words to become the hero he is and isolates his two identities as spider man and peter parker to serve both of their responsibilities individually. Amazing video James.

  • @aaryamanroymoulik3919
    @aaryamanroymoulik3919 3 роки тому +5

    Should have spoke about the black teen s exaggerated swagger james😂, ik too many people are commenting this,just had to, great vid mate, keep up the good work🙌

  • @laurencewhite3615
    @laurencewhite3615 3 роки тому +4

    Great start to the year James love the content

  • @flashparodox7612
    @flashparodox7612 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video James. I agree with every point. Insomniac are just unrivaled

  • @davidbernard1770
    @davidbernard1770 3 роки тому +2

    The swagger of black teens are unparalleled

  • @bardiaozzie
    @bardiaozzie Рік тому

    Loved this video just watched it. Special special game, Miles is an inspiration. Anyone can really be a hero no matter where you're from

  • @daneschmitt
    @daneschmitt 3 роки тому

    Loved your incorporation of the words Be Greater and Be Yourself in the beginning of the video. Awesome job.

  • @alfiethecabbagefarmer1608
    @alfiethecabbagefarmer1608 3 роки тому +9

    Best Christmas game. Hands down.

  • @josshibu4155
    @josshibu4155 3 роки тому +3

    Hopes for the sequel:
    An interesting open world with organic flow into side missions ala red dead 2 or something like the Witcher 3. I'm not asking for the number of interesting side quests to be on par with the ones I mentioned, but the few that do make it into the game need to be more memorable, because I'm well aware of how resource devouring the mainline story with all its mocap acting and setpieces can be. More interesting open world minutiae. Better and more indepth crime scenarios. More interesting combat moves and gadgets, something along the lines of the ratchet and clank games. I think this'll be easier to do considering they've set up for the symbiote to be taking centre stage in the next game and that should provide story reasons for more innovative and flashier gameplay. As much as i liked the story from the first game a lot of it was rather forgettable, the stuff that wasn't were the amazing setpieces and the pivotal story moments with some of the characters, so I'm hoping they don't hold back in letting the sequel take a dark turn with the symbiote. I'm skeptical of this though because of something the creative director said about not wanting to make the first game too dark, dont remember what exactly it was. Oh, and being able to switch between miles and peter seems like a given at this point. Can't wait for the sequel!

  • @jax_wildguess
    @jax_wildguess 3 роки тому +1

    Good narrative is key to a good game! Puts all the other pieces in place and keeps everything in check! Man 2020 was a good year, TLOU2, Ghost, and Spiderman MM, damn! I love how you manage to put light on and explain the deep cores of these games, great video, as always!👌

    • @ryanhowe6543
      @ryanhowe6543 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe not a good year for civilization but when it came to games, absolutely
      And TLOU p2 gets way too much hate, every time I play that game, I keep asking myself “am I playing the same game?”

    • @A_J0995
      @A_J0995 Рік тому

      Good narrative never hurts but it absolutely isn't key for every game to be good.

  • @NickZan_Ziram
    @NickZan_Ziram 3 роки тому +1

    Great start to the year James. Well done!

  • @Lima7210the1st
    @Lima7210the1st 3 роки тому +1

    Loving the new pfp

  • @nicholaswiggett7089
    @nicholaswiggett7089 3 роки тому +5

    Yay I’m excited

  • @billygrainger4591
    @billygrainger4591 3 роки тому +1

    I remember first seeing the release and absolutely hating the title, because it sounded so stupid, but now I see it reflects the game perfectly. Spider-Man in this game isn’t just Spider-Man or the Ultimate Spider-Man it’s very much Miles Morales’ Spider-Man. All the decisions Miles makes in this game are very much his own by the end and some may even differ to the decisions that Peter would make. It’s the perfect balance between Miles and Spider-Man - although they are two different figures, they are still very much of the same mind and identity

  • @DioStandProud
    @DioStandProud 3 роки тому +1

    Also
    As a Puerto Rican born and raised in Harlem this game had me grinning like an idiot from start to finish. It's so so good.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +2

      That’s the shit I love to hear. I have no connection to that culture but it had me grinning all the same. It’s that strong sense of bond and community that makes Spider-Man, Spider-Man.

  • @GEORGEHALL25
    @GEORGEHALL25 3 роки тому

    James always just gets it reads and looks into games so well always making incredible entertaining videos well done sir

  • @Ben10man2
    @Ben10man2 3 роки тому

    Never thought I'd hear my boy Lecrae playing in a Lazerzz video.

  • @AdityaSathya
    @AdityaSathya 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video as always mate.

  • @TylerHarff
    @TylerHarff 3 роки тому +4

    I’m not gonna watch this video since I’m waiting to play this game once I find a PS5 but I left a like to support a fellow Gamer

  • @hefty4
    @hefty4 2 роки тому

    Bro you killed the video man I shed tears 😭

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  2 роки тому +1

      Much appreciated dude! Really glad you liked it 🙌🏻

  • @RogueAssassin
    @RogueAssassin 3 роки тому

    Well made video James. I was waiting for this one

  • @suikervater
    @suikervater 3 роки тому

    How does this only have 8k views, jeez it deserves at least 500k.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +1

      Appreciate that!

  • @Xtracttion
    @Xtracttion 3 роки тому

    These games alone made Spider-Man my favorite superhero. Simply by them never giving up.

  • @alanaszukauskas6999
    @alanaszukauskas6999 3 роки тому +1

    Yo i love your vids keep it up

  • @ShockryzeFilm
    @ShockryzeFilm 2 роки тому

    Hey, what a great critique and analysis of the game. I loved everything you said, and it was an interesting perspective! I’m inspired.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @Royalvers3
    @Royalvers3 2 роки тому

    10:06 how I want my mother to look at me. Full of pride.

  • @kyrkvic8165
    @kyrkvic8165 3 роки тому

    Loved the game and the review. My only real complaint with this game is how the story felt very similar to the first." Spider-man has to face a new criminal organization who aims to tear down the public image of the mega-corporation whose creation makes people sick. The leader of the criminal group is a close friend to the protagonist who has their own personal vendetta to the CEO of the cooperation. The cooperation has also hired a mercenary to deal with the group and the protagonist but in the end helps him". It all felt very similar and what saved the game for me was Miles and his relationship with the people of Harlem.

  • @daneschmitt
    @daneschmitt 3 роки тому

    Now all we need is a cinema room for this. Please

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому

      You might want to check my twitter for the as always update for 2021 😅

  • @_TheGhostChild_
    @_TheGhostChild_ 3 роки тому

    12:30 I fucking heard that JorRaptor voice crack, you're not fooling anyone JORDAN

  • @DioStandProud
    @DioStandProud 3 роки тому

    James
    You can say that the holograms are the result of Peter repurposing Taskmaster's tech.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +1

      Sure but still... where on earth did he get the time to do that? Moving all the tech, reprogramming, recording the voice lines, creating the animations for the holograms. I know it’s “just a game” but also... it seems wildly inconsistent with the peter we’ve come to know.

  • @rt9524
    @rt9524 3 роки тому

    It's a perfect game & its his first one so the bar is always gonna be set wayy high for miles

  • @Ironmods1
    @Ironmods1 3 роки тому

    This video should have more views, amazing video! about a spectacular game.

  • @nitecore-wx9lj
    @nitecore-wx9lj 3 роки тому +1

    Miles's suit looks like it is underwear ngl

  • @topnotchcupoftea
    @topnotchcupoftea 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing turns me off a game than using rap music in the trailer

  • @shinomakichuppy8236
    @shinomakichuppy8236 3 роки тому

    Miles struggle throughout this game is to living up to Spider-Man
    Still funny how MCU Spidey try to living up to Iron Man.

  • @cringename
    @cringename 3 роки тому +1

    I got this in my sub box 27 minuets after it came out

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +3

      Classic UA-cam 🙄

  • @wheezeyxd
    @wheezeyxd 3 роки тому +5

    THAT SONG IS AN ABSOLUTE BANGER BROOO❤️❤️🎊🔥🔥🔥

  • @spondonkashyap3949
    @spondonkashyap3949 3 роки тому

    Ok what was the background music at 7:49 that tune is catchy

  • @Ghost-ql3hl
    @Ghost-ql3hl 3 роки тому +1

    So the exaggerated swagger of a black teen

  • @Tyranniod
    @Tyranniod 3 роки тому

    I loved this game and I think miles Morales is a great character. There was so many amazing moments in this game.

  • @epicalaric1611
    @epicalaric1611 3 роки тому +4

    Miles morales review let’s gooooooo

  • @MySQUIRRELKING
    @MySQUIRRELKING 3 роки тому

    James out here sounding like HiTop Films 😂
    Love the video tho for real. Keep up the awesome work dude you inspire me.

  • @dominicsmith7216
    @dominicsmith7216 3 роки тому

    Missed your video's!

  • @ejjeh000
    @ejjeh000 3 роки тому +1

    Finally here gamers

  • @josshibu4155
    @josshibu4155 3 роки тому +1

    James, hopefully you'll see this, after beating demons souls, maybe try bloodborne? One of the best games I've ever played.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому +1

      I aim to play all the Soulsborne games down the line, I'll spread them out so to not get too stagnant, but I will eventually do Bloodborne

  • @Fastwalker27
    @Fastwalker27 3 роки тому +1

    Comment for the sake of the algorithm

  • @thegwynbleidd4202
    @thegwynbleidd4202 3 роки тому +1

    Epic Gamer Morales

  • @tharikummer1844
    @tharikummer1844 3 роки тому

    cool video james but on an unrelated note there is a pretty sweet deal on ac syndicate gold edition for 749 rupees, so around 10 dollars should i buy the game, i only recently started getting into ac lore and games so please share your thoughts.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому

      Play anything else

  • @jaspreetmaan121
    @jaspreetmaan121 3 роки тому

    I want a captain america game from isomaniac

  • @Ara24_td
    @Ara24_td 3 роки тому

    Yo this intro tho

  • @Hi-cf3bo
    @Hi-cf3bo 3 роки тому +1

    My cousin and uncle said spider man ps4 remastered and miles morales have terrible graphic us and looks like spider man games on the 360 and I play on fidelity mode on ps5,what bozos

    • @NoCluYT
      @NoCluYT 2 роки тому +1

      They couldn't be any more wrong. They should go back and play those old Spiderman games, they don't age well.

  • @mahonygames7068
    @mahonygames7068 3 роки тому

    I love this game

  • @Siyintax
    @Siyintax 3 роки тому

    I didn’t play this game because I hate miles and find him to be a pointless character as I have read the comics and I wasn’t just introduced to him in spider verse like most people

  • @MW2TrickshotCommunity
    @MW2TrickshotCommunity 3 роки тому

    More Assassin’s Creed quick lore!!

  • @XProjectHunterX
    @XProjectHunterX 3 роки тому

    I thought it was pretty good for a smaller game. The only issue I had was the cringy/shitty blm mural they gave us a reward, the suit it came with was cool though I just wish it didn't come with the in your face activism. Also fantastic video as always James.

  • @anuragrai612
    @anuragrai612 3 роки тому

    Agreed ( didn't even watch the video lol)

  • @fumbleweeddumblecock2360
    @fumbleweeddumblecock2360 3 роки тому

    S'cool and all, but Peter honestly now looks like he's 12 years old. Even Tom Holland looks more like an adult now.

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому

      Disagree. If you play the remaster and have an open mind, feels like this was always how he looked. I honestly prefer it after getting attached through that original story again.

    • @fumbleweeddumblecock2360
      @fumbleweeddumblecock2360 3 роки тому

      @@LazerzZ The line between opinion and fact becomes blurred? Perhaps. I intended that statement as a matter of fact, not subjective perception. Were it just me who thought he looks too young, I would think more on it, but that is not the case. Of course, even popular opinion can nowadays be discredited, but alas...

    • @LazerzZ
      @LazerzZ  3 роки тому

      Ah I’m sorry, didn’t realise you were stating a true indisputable fact.

    • @fumbleweeddumblecock2360
      @fumbleweeddumblecock2360 3 роки тому

      @@LazerzZ @LazerzZ I wasn't. It's just that you said to keep an open mind, and that would help in case I didn't like his new appearance, but that's not what I meant. I just echoed the sentiment of everyone who's been playing as an "older and more experienced Spider-Man". Surely, nothing in business is done at random, or for reason's such as that "this version of Peter better fits the voice actor's appearance"(keep in mind that Yuri Lowenthal is hardly in his teens). So, even if I did have to keep an open mind, why would I appreciate a decision that was clearly made without any consideration given to the original fans of the game, and for which the official explanation was so blatantly PR-speakish that it doesn't even sound good on paper, let alone spoken loudly?

    • @lewis821
      @lewis821 3 роки тому

      @@fumbleweeddumblecock2360 this entire paragraph is barely relevant to your original “matter of fact” assertion. You said he looks 12. James said he disagrees, and prefers it. Then you said “this isn’t a matter of opinion, it’s fact” and you back that up with some supposed popular consensus. Then when James points out that you’re being silly, you completely derail the conversation into a discussion about the corporate decision to change the face rather than your original “objective truth” about how young you think the face looks. Why even bring it up? Doesn’t seem remotely relevant to you telling someone their opinion of a face model isn’t factually correct.

  • @niallbrooks3492
    @niallbrooks3492 3 роки тому +3

    I’m thankful Peter wasn’t in the game much because his face looks so terrible compared to the original

  • @Harrissey
    @Harrissey 3 роки тому +1

    Where was the spoiler warning?

  • @louisjefferies2733
    @louisjefferies2733 3 роки тому +4

    As Joe said. Its mediocre

  • @williamcahill2743
    @williamcahill2743 3 роки тому +1

    FIRST

  • @djstef4549
    @djstef4549 3 роки тому

    I don’t like miles never will I just like playing as Peter Parker miles isn’t the real spider man to me

    • @peanutbutter6720
      @peanutbutter6720 3 роки тому +2

      The point is that, while they have the same powers, they’re their own super hero’s and their own people. That’s king of a huge point made in the video and the game itself.