Spider-Man fans divided over new face model for Mary Jane in upcoming game
Spider-Man fans are already divided over the new face model for Mary Jane in the upcoming Spider-Man game. The webslinger’s love interest has a slightly different appearance in the upcoming open-world game, and fans are now sharing their thoughts on the matter.
Some compare it to Julianne Moore, Laura Dern, and Annette O’Toole. Others find it amusing how Peter Parker went from a college graduate to a high school student in the game’s storyline. Others express their preference for the second actor who played Peter, finding the first one’s appearance unnatural.
This all started when a user shared screenshots of Mary Jane’s face model in the Spider-Man sequel, which led to a lengthy discussion in the comment section. Some are criticizing the new model, describing it as an “old lady face” or a destruction of the character’s appearance. Others find it completely fine and natural.
“MJ’s face model is the only thing I have a problem with so far,” one user writes. “It looks fine, but it just doesn’t look like MJ. I don’t even care if it looks like some other actress, just not this.”
“Imagine a storyline where MJ loses her ears,” another user replies, sparking a playful conversation.
“I liked the first MJ model better,” another writes. “The new one looks like Annette O’Toole from the 1978 Superman movie.”
“I actually like the new MJ,” another user replies. “I liked the first one too, but I think the new one is more natural and realistic.”
“I don’t like the new Peter and MJ,” a user writes. “They no longer resemble experienced superheroes.”
“The new faces look greasy,” another user writes. “I don’t mind the hair, but the faces look weird.”
“I hope the MJ missions are removed,” another writes. “They were terrible in the first game.”
Some users appreciate the more realistic character models in the new game. “The graphics are just amazing,” one writes. “I love it how everyone looks like real people.”
“Yes, less anime,” another writes. “This is a major step for Insomniac, it seems.”
Here are some other comments on the new face model:
Insomniac Games clarifies that Peter Parker’s face was changed to better match the actor’s facial structure and emotions.
“Lighting is the main factor,” one user writes. “The faces all look the same, just with different lighting and hair.”
“I’m pretty sure it’s a model change,” another replies. “The time frame between the games is nearly two years.”
Another user provides additional information on the time frame between the two games:
“Not every actor has to be the same,” another writes. “It’s also possible that a new actor was hired for the role.”
“I really don’t like the new MJ,” another user writes. “It’s like the bones in her face changed or something.”
“It’s not that extreme to call the game unplayable because of face models,” another replies. “But I can acknowledge the impact of a different face on immersion.”
“It’s not just the face, though,” another writes. “Her body is also different.”
“I’m sure aging wouldn’t change a person’s face structure as dramatically as seen in the new model,” another writes.
“I’m not a fan of the new MJ model,” another writes. “It was bad enough that the character was changed in the first game, but now they completely ruined the face.”
Some are still hopeful regarding the upcoming Spider-Man game. “Despite the weird faces, I’m still looking forward to it,” one writes.
