A New Yorker's tour of all the best spots in Spider-Man 2 from the Empire State Building to the Coney Island bathrooms
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has only just released for PlayStation 5, but it’s already garnering heaps of praise for its impressively detailed version of New York City that expands upon the original’s. From the addition of Brooklyn and Queens to the increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, New York City in Spider-Man 2 feels like a real, lived-in place.
Though the sequel has Photo Ops just like in the original game, they aren’t focused on iconic NYC landmarks, but instead give Miles a chance to make a few extra bucks by snapping shots of Manhattan’s colorful characters, whether it’s warring bodega mascots or the owner of a popular hummus spot.
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But don’t worry, as a woman born in the shadow of New York City and one who has called it home for the past seven years, I’ve gathered the most iconic landmarks you can swing to in Spider-Man 2. And I’m digging deep for not just the obvious ones like Rockefeller Center, but the smaller, more inherently New York spots like rooftop pools and beachside bathrooms.
Click through to see all of the best NYC landmarks in Spider-Man 2.
