Marvel’s Spider-Man’s Harry Osborn is a Great Character Without Ever Having Been There

Marvel’s Spider-Man had the unenviable responsibility of hoisting an entire IP’s world-building and lore on its back until Miles Morales followed shortly after. Like any initial entry in any franchise, Marvel’s Spider-Man needed to establish the condition of New York City and its relationship with Spider-Man, as well as which criminal supervillains had already been around as opposed to which ones the game would introduce. It was also interesting to learn why Peter and MJ had separated before the events of the game, and how Peter could’ve possibly been the father of Felicia’s alleged son before discovering that she had lied about having a child in the first place.