Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered has been an absolute delight for PC players as they got to immerse themselves in the role of Marvel's iconic web-slinger, but a first-person mod promises to push the envelope of that immersion even further. The modding community for Spider-Man Remastered has allowed the game to produce even more enjoyment among its players despite being a nearly perfect title on its own.
The biggest selling points that Marvel's Spider-Man had going for it when it initially launched as a Playstation 4 exclusive was in its exciting and smooth motion of being able to swing across the towering skyscrapers of New York, as well as a captivating and deeply respectful reimagining of Peter Parker's rogue gallery, featuring famous heavyweights such as Doc Ock. In addition, it allowed new favorites to step into the spotlight, such as Mr. Negative.
Among the myriad of mods for Spider-Man Remastered, a talented modder called jedijosh920 has developed a realistic first-person camera mod that lets players experience the story and gameplay in a new way. From climbing buildings to swinging across the cityscape, this mod has undergone several iterations – with this latest version also accounting for player head movement, as it carefully threads the line between comfortable and uncomfortable during Spider-Man's acrobatic web-slinging.
While no doubt an exciting and immersive experience, it does pose a question of just how viable it is to have normal gameplay using first-person mode. For traversing the gorgeously rendered urban landscape of New York, the mod does an immaculate job of showing how that feels through Peter's eyes. However, one has to wonder if squaring off against Spider-Man's rogues and their henchmen might be too distracting, as it reduces the player's strategic decision-making through this limited field of view. Peter Parker might have spider-sense to always be aware of his surroundings, but the player does not.
The video poses an interesting question: one that asks if players might expect an official first-person mode in Insomniac Games' Spider-Man sequel. While the expectation might be a lofty one, the existence of the mod itself does show that implementing it unofficially should at least pose no barrier for modders eager to tackle the task.
Though it may not necessarily feature a first-person mode, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature dual protagonists, as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales will star as playable heroes, with the villain side introducing fan-favorites Venom and Kraven the Hunter to the spotlight. The sequel game is set to release next year.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is available for PC and PS5.