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
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.57 | |
| B3 | Motor | 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
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social 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.