Exploring New York City,Photo Modein hand, is an essential part ofInsomniac Games’Spider-Mangames, therefore,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is no exception, especially when there are new locations to explore and additional landmarks to discover.
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With honorable mentions being given out to places like Little Italy and Chinatown, Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ home turf is a concrete labyrinth of stunning views and eye-widening points of interest, and here are 10 of the most beautiful locations in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
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10Williamsburg Mural
Starting off this list with one stunning location for our artistic players is the Williamsburg mural featuring Miles Morales and Peter Parker swinging in costume, and it serves as a thank you to the Spider-Men from the residents of New York.
This isn’t the only mural in the game, however, as it joins several other wall paintings, but this particular sentiment is a beautiful location to visit when you’re outside the main city and worthy of a place in the ranks.
9Little Odessa Church
Traveling down from Astoria and into Little Odessa, there’s mostly a sea of industrial buildings and office blocks that look past their sell-by date. However, there’s one treasure lurking in the concrete bulk which is the Little Odessa Church.
When you’re swinging through this region it is rather hard to miss its golden exterior, especially if the sun is reflecting off it, and it’s truly a spectacle to see. It brightens up the whole neighborhood, it’s the perfect spot for Spidey to catch some sun rays, and it warrants a mention on this list.
8Brooklyn Visions Campus
During side missions, Miles will spend a lot of time helping out the students frequenting the Brooklyn Visions campus, which isn’t a bad thing since the campus is a sight for sore eyes surrounded by monochromatic buildings.
Graced with an aesthetically pleasing football pitch, stylish rooftop hangouts, and the overall vibe of being a student again, Brooklyn Visions is an intriguing place to explore and a solid entry on the list. The kids that go here are generally out to give you a good experience as well.
7Dumbo, Brooklyn
Dumbo is a popular area to visit in real-life New York, and every bit as tranquil in Insomniac’s game. However, one particular point of view is of the iconic Manhattan Bridge from within the low-lying street that has been photographed many times and shown in a variety of movies.
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This is definitely a stunning area to visit for the picture alone, and really puts into perspective the scale of the connecting bridge. The red-bricked buildings beautifully contrast the light blue of the bridge, and it’s a must-see area on this list.
6Astoria Suburbs
Since Peter moved into Aunt May’s house with MJ during the main story of the game, Astoria is the web-slinger’s home now, and for good reason. This area is the definition of serene, American suburbia and is the most laid-back location across the bridge.
With three, arching house rows to explore, the flora on either side is meticulous with each house offering something unique—especially Aunt May’s. Despite traffic plaguing nearly every corner of New York, the gentle wind that blows through here makes it picturesque and the perfect entry to close the low ranks.
5Manhattan Bridge
After you visit Dumbo, it will be worth your time to swing onto the Manhattan Bridge itself for one of the best views in the game. Not only can you glimpse the unreachable Statue of Liberty, but you also get a 360 view of the entire map, bridges, and East River included.
Your view of the river is often left in the rearview mirror while playing, as you’re either gliding across with your Web Wings or fast-traveling. Therefore, this is a great location to begin the top five of this list and an essential view to get in your photo album.Air tricksare also great to perform from this structure.
4Downtown Brooklyn
All the entertainment is happening in Downtown Brooklyn, and you’re able to get a stunning view of the area, the bay, and Coney Island from one spot. If you’re lucky, a flock of pigeons will make an appearance to give your photo the dramatics - if they’re Howard’s pigeons, however, we apologize in advance for the tears.
There are only a handful of spots across the map that give you a 360 view of your environment, and this is Brooklyn’s finest spot to add to the collection and a satisfactory entry to bookend the top three locations.
3Central Park
The first of only two entries that appear in the city part of New York is, of course, Central Park, serving as the oxygen tank for the concrete jungle and a pretty place to visit if all the buildings start to blend together while swinging.
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There are a few missions that take place in the park, which are welcomed, with a few lakes, plenty of greenery, and the photo-worthy castle to capture if you’re passing by. As one of the more beautiful locations in the main city, Central Park is a no-brainer for third place.
2Coney Island
Stealing second place is the colorful and exhilarating Coney Island, located in Downtown Brooklyn, and even though the main story takes you here and sets up a high-octane battle, this fair is worth revisiting multiple times for photos.
One of the best parts about Coney Island is the fact that you’re able to play a plethora of mini-games and visit attractions within the fair, including Whac A Mole, Hot Shots, and the Big Wheel. If you manage to get down here during the night, be prepared to spend hours in Photo Mode.
1Freedom Tower View
Many players would be mistaken to think that Avengers Tower is the highest structure in the game, because it’s actually the Freedom Tower, located in the city’s Financial District, that offers the highest viewing point, and it’s our number one entry for the most beautiful location on the map.
Since the Manhattan Bridge view of the city is obstructed by the buildings themselves, the Freedom Tower serves you with another 360 view of the entire map, including the entire city, the rivers, bridges, and the region outside the city including Brooklyn and Queens. This is the best view in the game and a stunning, quiet location that truly makes you feel like Spider-Man—but don’t forget to turn offfall damage.
