Spider-Man: Miles Morales is finally on PC, two years after the PlayStation version was released. The action-adventure game finally became available to gamers with a Windows preference on November 18. And as was the case with the console version, the PC reception has been well received.
From the missions to the graphics, multiple things make Spider-Man: Miles Morales a perfect game. Fans will also love the Easter ages, many of which require a keen eye to spot. Overall, there are numerous nods to the MCU, but which are the best non-MCU ones?
10 Spider-Ham
In one of J. Jonah Jameson’s podcasts, he gets angry when he imagines there could be more Spider-Men in the future. He even mentions that a Spider-Pig is possible and that’s a real character in the comics and Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse.
The Easter egg ranks lower on the list because it’s one that fans are likely to notice easily. The character, hilariously known as Peter Porker, aka, Spider-Ham first appeared in Marvel Tails Starring Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham #1. And he’s from Earth-8311, which explains why J. Jonah Jameson from Earth-1048 (where the Spider-Man games take place) has never heard of him.
9 Insomniac Logo
While Miles is chasing Rhino around the mall, the Insomniac logo can be seen hanging from the ceiling as one of the light installations. Insomniac is not only known for making the Spider-Man games but also Spyro and Ratchet and Clank.
It’s not only a perfect form of self-advertising but also a way to make the mall scene look realistic. Realistically, a mall ought to have brand names all over the walls but since there can’t be free advertising in such a significant game, a logical choice would be to put an Insomniac logo.
8 Miles’ Neighbors
Outside Miles’ block, there are names of some of the tenants. These include Wally, from the “Where’s Wally?” books as well as Woody and Buzz from the Toy Story franchise.
The Toy Story Easter egg could be termed as a very unrealistic one since it's doubtful that toy characters would be interacting with Miles daily. Still, this could be interpreted as the human versions of these characters existing in Miles’ world.
7 Jackie Robinson
In the game, Miles has a social media account on an app developed by his friend, Ganke. His username is BKLYNSpider42.
Why this specific choice? Well, was the jersey number won by Jackie Robinson, the first black player in the MLB. The Jackie Robinson confirmation comes from one of the best-animated superhero movies, Sony’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse where Miles also honors the player with the number 42. In both the movie and the game, the Jackie Robinson reference helps paint Miles as a normal person who has heroes that he looks up to.
6 First-Ever Spider-Man Issue
During the La Nochebuena mission, a Spider-Man comic issue can be spotted in Miles’ Harlem apartment. This is Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), the issue where Peter Parker made his Marvel debut.
Cases of superheroes loving comics are quite common in Marvel media. Most recently, Kamala Harris was shown to be a huge Avengers fan, so much so that she attends AvengerCon events and collects comic issues too. And as a more recent version of Spider-Man, it makes sense for Miles to be a fan of the one that came before him.
5 Black Lives Matter
An Easter egg that’s impossible to miss is the Black Lives Matter mural. It appears after Miles completes the mission.
Since Miles is a Black superhero, the Easter egg is fitting as it emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and the fight against racial discrimination. The egg also ranks higher in the list because it’s right in line with what’s happening in the real world.
4 Big Wheel
Among the time capsule collectibles is a large wheel with someone riding it. This is a nod to one of the underrated Marvel villains, Big Wheel.
Throwing in a lesser-known Marvel villain into the proceedings gives staunch comic fans something to cheer about. And it’s a much better choice than actually making the villain playable in the game as that would dilute the euphoria of casual gamers.
3 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
One of the missions is titled “Tinker Tailor Spider Spy,” and it allows Spidey to gain access to Roxxon’s private terminals. This is a nod to Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, a spy novel written by British author John le Carré in 1974.
Since Miles dives into the world of espionage in the mission, the nod makes total sense. The game also impresses by including an Easter egg within an Easter egg. When one looks closely at the screen that Miles examines, they’ll notice that one of the agents is Black Cat. This is one of Peter Parker’s notable love interests in the comics.
2 Former Ireland Flag
In front of the United Nations building in Midtown, there is a green flag with a harp on it. This is an older version of the Ireland flag from the 17th century.
Why use an old Ireland flag instead of a new one? While it could be argued that this is a mistake, the fact that the same flag also appears in the 2018 Spider-Man game proves it’s not. This means that in the game’s universe, Ireland is still part of the UK, just as it was in the 17th century.
1 Weeping Angels
During one of the underground side missions, Miles spots a group of mannequins standing on a corner. Whenever he is not looking, the mannequins move, confirming that they are the Weeping Angels from Doctor Who.
It’s not an unusual reference since in an episode of what is considered one of the greatest sci-fi shows, the Weeping Angels take over New York, which happens to be Spider-Man’s home. The Easter egg ranks high on the list because it’s plucked from a show that has numerous episodes, making it harder to understand.
Source:gamerant.com