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Marvel's Spider-Man or Miles Morales on PS4: which should you choose?
Swinging through New York remains appealing, but Peter Parker and Miles Morales offer different adventures. Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales both came to PS4 and share a universe. Your choice mainly depends on the character you want to follow and whether you want the story in order. Miles Morales is a standalone game, not an expansion requiring ownership of the first.
Start with Peter Parker for the introduction
Marvel's Spider-Man centres on an experienced Peter Parker. You swing around the city, fight crime and combine web attacks with gadgets and dodging. His life outside the mask plays an important part in the story. You meet the world and major characters before Miles receives his own adventure. For someone new to this series, this is the most natural story order.
Combat is not the whole game. Moving around New York and alternating main missions with other activities form a large part of the experience. If Peter's classic role interests you most, you need not choose a later title simply because it is newer. For extra story content, check the edition and any codes: used packaging does not prove unused downloadable extras remain available.
Miles offers different abilities and his own story
Miles Morales focuses on a new Spider-Man finding his place in the city. Alongside web-swinging and normal combat moves, Miles uses bio-electric attacks and camouflage. These change how you approach groups of enemies. The game has its own story about Miles, his surroundings and the responsibility of his new role.
You can install and play the PS4 game independently without buying Marvel's Spider-Man first. Knowing Peter's adventure does help with background and recurring characters. Choose Miles for that hero and his abilities; do not expect extra chapters simply repeating Peter's story. Technically, newcomers can therefore start with Miles, while story order provides a different reason to choose Peter first.
Do not confuse a PS4 release with Remastered
Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 differs from Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for PS5 and PC. Miles Morales also has separate platform releases. Inspect the disc and platform banner on the case. Remastered appearing in another edition does not mean the remaster runs on PS4. For a bundle, check which game is physically included and which content would be supplied by code.
For an introduction to this version of New York, begin with Marvel's Spider-Man. To continue afterwards, or if Miles clearly appeals more, Miles Morales offers a standalone follow-up from his perspective. Choose by character and order rather than the suit picture alone. The right PS4 release gives the experience you expect, without confusion over a remaster or a supposedly missing base game.