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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · PC · PlayStation 4

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 5 · PC · PlayStation 4

Insomniac Games · 2020

LumiScore

70/100

Recommended

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is an action-adventure game that builds spatial awareness, empathy, and ethical reasoning through its compelling narrative.

Growth (BDS)

57

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.57
B3Motor
0.65

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales offers a compelling narrative that emphasizes empathy, ethical reasoning, and the importance of community. Players engage in problem-solving and strategic thinking through combat and environmental puzzles, while also developing strong hand-eye coordination and reaction time through dynamic web-swinging and action sequences. The game promotes positive social themes through Miles's interactions and his journey to protect his neighborhood.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

While generally low-risk, the game contains moderate violence consistent with its T-rating. There are minimal elements of dopamine manipulation, primarily through standard game progression and rewards, but it avoids manipulative mechanics like streak penalties or excessive monetization. The single-player nature and lack of online chat mitigate social risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~9 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales a LumiScore of 70/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales?

While generally low-risk, the game contains moderate violence consistent with its T-rating. There are minimal elements of dopamine manipulation, primarily through standard game progression and rewards, but it avoids manipulative mechanics like streak penalties or excessive monetization. The single-player nature and lack of online chat mitigate social risks.