With the sequel, so-called fans are arguing that Mary Jane looks “old,” a complaint that is eerily familiar to what was said about Nicole with the Dead Space remake. These gross complaints are nothing new, as unsavory figures on the internet have tried to “fix” female characters like Aloy and Fable’s protagonist through image edits, but the sexism does not stop there. Despite the character having a different backstory in Insomniac Games’ universe, as she is a risk-taking reporter instead of a flirtatious supermodel, several gamers complained about MJ not being pretty enough in the first game. This would not be the first time that players have been critical of Mary Jane Watson’s design. With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 around the corner, criticism has shifted toward swinging animations, Miles’ haircut, and - just like with Dead Space Remake - a female character appearing too “old” for some players’ liking. The original game saw certain players embarrassing themselves with puddlegate, unbearable suit demands, and genuine hostility toward Insomniac over a face change. The Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise is no stranger to controversy, and unfortunately, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a continuation of this trend. The hate for Mary Jane and Nicole's realistic designs reflects how toxic some gamers can be.These criticisms stem from a poor grasp of what real-life women look like and perpetuate the dated stereotype that women lose attractiveness as they get older.Similar complaints were made about Nicole in Dead Space Remake. Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Mary Jane Watson has been criticized for looking "old" and not being "pretty" enough.
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