I feel like so many movies and comics forget that nowadays. Yeah, Spider-Man goes toe-to-toe with some crazy supervillains, but he’s also the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man who goes out of his way to listen to people’s stories, or help them out when they need it. That’s what being a hero is truly about, after all
They should have made this a Peter only side quest, but you can exit to the main menu and load the auto save file before you start the mission and switch to peter.
I did it was Miles and I think it was the better option. I prefer Nadji's line delivery over Yuri's and considering I did this mission just after Peter got the black suit the naivety of not realising Howard was dying and the sheer joy of flying amongst the pigeons worked better for Miles.
I feel like this should've been a Peter only mandatory mission at the end of the game after the main story, like an epilogue, it fits perfectly with the theme of the game about characters being unable to handle their grief or their fear to die, with Howard being the opposite, willingly deciding to leave this earth, at peace with just the satisfaction of knowing that his family is safe and free and will reunite with his wife soon
I’ve played a lot of games in my life, never has a mission made me feel like this one did. The dialogue at the start, the bliss of flying with the birds at the sunset, the amazing song, the unfortunate ending. Truly an unforgettable mission. A+++ with this one insomniac.
This entire game was perfect, and made me cry multiple time throughout. But this mission was special. No super villains, no devils breath, no big dramatic final moments. Just a man doing a final act of kindness for his friend. Hearing Seabird play while gliding through the city and over the river was one of the most peaceful moments I’ve ever experienced in a game, even though I was expecting what was coming. And then when it ended it still got me. Whether you played this mission as Miles or Peter, this is what makes Spider-Man Spider-Man. Going above and beyond for the people of his city just because they asked for help. I’m going to miss you Howard.
I just lost someone. Not to death, but to a breakup. I've been through so much in my life, and I feel like I never really had an opportunity to stop and process my grief, and then this mission hits me like a truck. After chasing after his pigeons for 3 games, this was the time to let them go. There was a beautiful message that was told in this mission.
My neighbor recently died, she was an old lady who came here from Germany back in 1946. I'd walk her dog for her, have tea, and just be friends with her. Some of the local kids who come by every Thanksgiving and give her food. Every Christmas, I'd give her some home made socks and gloves. One day last year, she died in her home, and it still hurts as our last conversation ended with her being excited for tea that Wednesday. She was a wonderful person to be around and I hope that she's doing good wherever she ended up.
So true! I lost my dog almost around a year ago, who has meant so much to me in my life. Playing this mission by freeing the pigeons and seeing Howard die at the end reminded me about my loss and also made me feel sad about Marvel killing off Howard at the same time. It’s all hitting harder for me as I type this, so I’m going to lay down and cry for a few minutes… 😢
A friend of mine recently went away, I'd never met her irl but we were thick as thieves. She loved Spiderman and a whole lot of nerdy stuff but one day she vanished, she lived in a place that wasn't the safest to live, especially for someone like her, the last message she ever sent was telling me not to look for her or mourn her but every now and then I remember how we'd chat way into the night and just hang out being ourselves and I just miss her. I don't know where she is or if she's even still alive but wherever she is I hope she's at peace. My only regret with our friendship is that I never got to meet her in person.
Even when he helps people and does his best to make everything right, there are some things Spider-Man can't stop no matter how hard he tries. But he keeps trying anyway because that's what a hero does. Sometimes, the most heroic thing we can do is sit with someone and listen to them tell their story - to sympathize and empathize, to be human and show humanity in return. The greatest superpower is not super strength or super speed, but our capacity to love, even when it hurts to love. ("What is grief, if not love persevering?") Spider-Man's capacity for love is so great that he willingly sacrifices himself - his time, his health, his relationships - to help those in need and protect that which he loves. With great power comes great responsibility; with great love comes great sacrifice. No other superhero knows this better than Spider-Man. That is what makes him the most relatable superhero. That is the essence of Spider-Man. And that one side quest epitomizes Spider-Man more than a million fights with Venom ever could.
My Grandma died earlier this year. She was a simple woman who didn't like seeibg people go hungry or unloved. When I played this mission, by the end I couldn't help but buy be reminded of her a little. She accomplished so much, including getting the asshole that was my younger self to wanna be like her, and in the end I hope she knew that. I hope she left in peace.
Just by being himself he's helped somebody find peace and go out happily Video game Peter Parker is seriously the best adaptation, that blind optimism he struggles to maintain but forses himself too makes him so admirable
I started tearing up when i was soaring with the pidgins across the city and the song started getting good. I already what the side mission was leading too. It wasnt until Howards didn’t answer that I started bawling my eyes out. This game really did tug on every single emotion that i have ever experienced. From beginning to end. Thank you Insomniac
First of all, I am still wondering the name of the song, and second, his death went completely over my head until I saw the ambulance and overheard the paramedics talking.
I have always loved Howard. He was so cool even in homelessness and poverty. He found purpose in doing the little things one day at a time. And he had a strong sense of loyalty for his wife and his birds, which showed loyalty to him and the Spider-Men in return. He was everything a human being should be. Needs to be, even. I will always miss him. 😢😭❤
I was almost in tears with this one. The song was great. That final scene with Howard's pidgeons. Somehow you could knew it when he begins his story. But that last call near your location. 😢 it hits you. Definitely when you played the first two games. Ur in a better place Howard!
this mission... oh man, this mission... this is the reason i go into those games blind... i replayed the two other games in preperation for this one... when i saw him for a mission i expected another fetchquest.... got worryed when he talked about his "adventure" .... then the glide with the birds and the song got me all emotional... seeing the ambulance upon my return punched me in the gut harder than i wanted... had to pause the game for a bit after that.... may you rest in peace, howard... insomniac? thank you.
After I sensed what was happening I sat there for a long time to spend more time with him. At the end, I stood on the steps and just looked at the water. I said fuck insomniac but I forgive them. The mission was beautiful
I thought it was so sweet for Peter to do this for him and was filled with joy but when I saw the ambulance and no Howard, I paused in shock and bursted into tear…!🥺😭
If anything, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is proof that all those random side missions you performed over the last two games really amount to something emotional. Like "get the tissue box ready" emotional.
The subtle hint when Pete said "Howard?" here and there was so striking. I had a feeling but coming back at the end really hit different. Definitely, weirdly enough, the most emotional mission in the game
Simple but impactful stories like this make you realize what it means to be a "Neighborhood Spiderman" and be close to people. The moment you donr out yourself on a pedestal and interact with all kinds of people you are gonna have to carry the weight of their stories and their existence, even if yiure the only one, even if you dont like that, just like nurses, suicide hotline operators, volunteers at shelters etc... when you meet a lot of people up close and talk to them, you see and hear all kinds of things and you carry them with you, and if youre lucky like spiderman, instead of just carrying some more burden you just take some away from then and make someone's day or even life lighter, even if just a little.
When the ambulance said he looked like he was at peace I cried and it reminded me of my grandma, she passed away in my arms on the couch and she said when her time was up she wanted to pass in her home and she did, my grandma died in peace in her home and when I looked into her eyes, I could tell she was gone but i knew she flew with birds up to heaven ❤
God I did not expect for this mission to hit this hard I really liked Howard. Flying with the pigeons made me so happy but when Howard wouldn’t answer I got worried then when I saw the ambulance and the EMT said it looked like he was at peace that made me start bawling. R.I.P. Howard, fly high king.
@@elnumbrotres the va for Howard also voiced Lee Everett from TWD Telltale Clementine is the little girl who's he protecting He also died there and Clementine mourn him and now he dies again in this game so the joke is who's gonna tell her
This is my favorite mission in the game, hell, in the franchise. Never have I ever played through a segment in a game where I'm just left smiling at the utter beauty I'm experiencing. I just remember being so in love with this scene when I first played it, it made me think of the simple pleasures in life and how precious those little moments with loved ones are. With you swinging across the water, the sunset glaring into the camera, the birds flying around you, the gorgeous song playing, everything just makes sense and feels so good. If you didn't like that mission, that's okay, but I think that just shows that you play games to have fun, not to appreciate how beautiful a work of art can be. Games are a work of art, and this mission proves it. It's fine if you didn't like it, you likely just prefer an action film to an art house drama. But even within the confines of the game, this is still the best Spider Man side mission I've ever seen. It shows who Spiderman is. He's not a hero who only shows up to save the world and save lives, he helps their lives too. Miles especially is just a friendly neighborhood Spiderman. Yes he fights crimes and saves lives, but being a friendly neighbor also means helping someone take out the trash, find their missing cat, or in this case, find a new home for the ones you love before you pass. I love this mission, and I genuinely think it's the best single mission not just in this game, but one of the best single missions of the year in any game.
Im about 60% through and so far this is the best mission in the game imo. The weight of a man looking back on his life, knowing he's approaching the end. The feeling of flying through the city on a beautiful day, surrounded by birds, taking care of a final request for a friend. Its a very special moment thats so unexpected from a big budget blockbuster action game. I thought BG3 was my GOTY for being such an incredibly crafted game but nothing matched this moment and I can't stop thinking about it
Hope we get more missions like this in the next game. Something that feels less like a standard boring mission and more of a simple act of kindness. Let Spiderman be the “friendly neighborhood” Spiderman and help people on a personal level. Missions like this prove that anyone can be a hero with a little more kindness.
What’s depressing for me is that prior to starting to this mission. I turned the music volume all the way down so I can listen to my own music while swinging and I had forgotten to turn it back up when I did this mission so I didn’t get to experience this song like everybody else. :(
This really hit me hard. Reminds me when I used to help at the rescue mission when I was younger. His name was Kenny, we lost contact when I went to high school and found out he passed away
@@memelordistt1569If it isn't, it is one hell of a coincidence. First Lee's voice actor is Howard, and then OP tells a story about a person named Kenny?
Man I thought this would be a fun pigeon mission, Insomniac Games truly pulled my heartstrings, Howard’s emotional speech and then passing broke me big time, couldn’t stop my tears. 😭
I saved this misson for last getting 4 trophies at once including the platinum... I waited off this side mission the whole game because I knew what was coming, I'll miss you Howard.
I need more missions like this, I feel like we forget that being a hero sometimes just means helping the little guy, I feel like spider men and super men are the only heroes that TRULY capture that
I usually turn down music all the way in games and I´m so glad I didn´t with this one. The mission was so beautiful and the music added a lot to it. Most people knew what it was leading to but it still was a gut punch and had me tearing up. It was a beautiful experience, thank you Insomniac.
My boy Howard😭🙏🕊️ this is why I love Spider-Man, just a young hero trying to make time for the little guy. Watching this reminds myself to be kind to other people. “Not many been to kind in my life lately…” - Howard Just yesterday there was a lady digging through trash trying to recycle and she brought up a conversation while I was pumping gas and even though it was random, I remind myself to be a good person and hear them out and actually engage in conversation, it’s nice to talk to people even when you never really planned on it. I aspire to be just like Spider-Man❤
The first time I played this side mission I thought I would get to play a really calm mission but then as soon as Howard said not manny folks have been kind to me in my life I started to think he knows he's gonna die rip Howard 😊😢😢😢
Wish I could relive this mission again. Love how since Spider-Man’s creation, they’ve always made him very humble, and his ability to enjoy the little things moments in life.
Insomniac Spider-Man is the best adaptation outside of comics and it's not even close. Growing up I never thought anything could top Tobey and the Raimi movies as a whole, but goddamn this is the most beautiful representation of Spider-Man we will probably ever see
Maybe it’s corny but these kind of missions prove what really makes a hero. It’s not someone who just beats up bad guys; it’s someone who truly helps people on a spiritual level. It’s about being kind, lifting people up, or simply giving them a moment of your time to listen and hear them out. Not everyone can beat up criminals, but we can all do a little bit more to be a bit kinder to each other and be heroes in our own way.
my brother played this quest 1st, said it was the saddest one, and when i played it, at 1st i thought it was heardwarming, but not sad, until his phone hang up, then I understood what had happened, then i cry
Honestly I had a few tears with this scene I loved his side missions for 1st game it help me learn how to get better with the traversal and it was probably my favorite side mission in it. I know alot of people didn't like his side missions but I don't know why. I did it was fun and help people with a core mechanic of the game.
This was a good side mission. Watching the birds fly around swinging around the city with them. The music playing this was actually fun. My heart broke when i saw the ambulance a sad moment R.I.P. Howard🕊🕊🕊
I just lost someone really important to me and it was straight out of nowhere. So this mission cut especially deep with me. We used to sit together like this and have deep conversations. 😭 Goodbye my friend, I’m going to miss you.
I was an emotional wreck after this one.. it was so sad but even more so so damn beautiful.. it’s insane how insomniac has made arguably the best Peter Parker Spider-Man ever. I was smiling and teary eyed during this mission. This game series has been amazing so far. I’m excited to see what will happen in the future within the marvel world in the insomniac games. Can’t wait for the Wolverine game!
Couldn’t believe it when Seabird came on, discovered the song a few weeks before playing this mission and was listening to it so much, this mission was great
Sometimes people have an unconscious feeling about when it’s their time to go. Their actions can show this, like how Howard was just sitting there and soaking in the view. It was the same for my Paw Paw, the day he died he was sitting outside just admiring the view and taking it all in.
When Howard called and started saying how many people weren't kind to him in his life, and then he stoped responding to Peter, I got a sinking feeling in my stoamch, and the ending of the mission basically confirmed it :(
I cried like such a baby ... I knew he was going to die bc someone told me and that song and the last flight and everything just makes me miss my aunt and my uncle who I never got to say bye too. God I miss them.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only person who was bouta cry during this damn mission 😂😭😭 when u swinging the birds to the destination with the “seabird” song in the back is just crazy on the emotions 🤧😂 then bro calls u to ask about the birds one last time 🥲
This was the last thing I did before 100% in Spider-Man 2, I thought "Haha funny pigeon man will be fun ending". It was the best ending I ever could've asked for.
this mission and the lost grandpa one really captures the essence of what spider-man is really all about. Bravo Insomniac
I feel like so many movies and comics forget that nowadays. Yeah, Spider-Man goes toe-to-toe with some crazy supervillains, but he’s also the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man who goes out of his way to listen to people’s stories, or help them out when they need it. That’s what being a hero is truly about, after all
I love this 🥹
Did the grandpa mission with miles and Howard with peter
@@lil_cali714___i did miles on both, i wanted miles to meet the guy but oop
@@lil_cali714___ same.
I got so depressed after this mission. I regretted doing it as Miles. I felt bad for not letting peter meet him.
i tried shutting off my ps5 to see if i can replay as peter. this shit hit hard as fuck
They should have made this a Peter only side quest, but you can exit to the main menu and load the auto save file before you start the mission and switch to peter.
No facts, it definitely feels like a Peter mission to say goodbye to his friend
Word I just noticed I did it as miles and now you can’t replay it
Damn it
I did it was Miles and I think it was the better option. I prefer Nadji's line delivery over Yuri's and considering I did this mission just after Peter got the black suit the naivety of not realising Howard was dying and the sheer joy of flying amongst the pigeons worked better for Miles.
Man This Is Hands Down My Favorite Mission. Almost Teared Up When Howard Said “ Thanks, Not Many Folks Been Kind To Me In My Life”
😢
Those were his last words
This was my last mission in the entire game, before I got my platinum.
What an experience, Insomniac.
I’m gonna miss chasing you across the city.
Same here it was truly heart wrenching
SAME. Thought it was designed to be the last mission on purpose, but guess I just got lucky. Poetic as hell to end like this.
Last FNSM mission I did, trying to 100% the game, I almost cried when I played this mission.
Same here it really wrapped the whole game
Me too. Great stuff.
This mission was so damn beautiful. This is what Spider-Man is all about. Rest in Peace Howard 🕊️
The smile I had whilst doing this. Song fits perfect and a heartfelt ending. Whole side quest had more depth than starfield
Well, Starfield is a meeh game.
I feel like this should've been a Peter only mandatory mission at the end of the game after the main story, like an epilogue, it fits perfectly with the theme of the game about characters being unable to handle their grief or their fear to die, with Howard being the opposite, willingly deciding to leave this earth, at peace with just the satisfaction of knowing that his family is safe and free and will reunite with his wife soon
I’ve played a lot of games in my life, never has a mission made me feel like this one did. The dialogue at the start, the bliss of flying with the birds at the sunset, the amazing song, the unfortunate ending. Truly an unforgettable mission. A+++ with this one insomniac.
Well said bro
This entire game was perfect, and made me cry multiple time throughout. But this mission was special. No super villains, no devils breath, no big dramatic final moments. Just a man doing a final act of kindness for his friend.
Hearing Seabird play while gliding through the city and over the river was one of the most peaceful moments I’ve ever experienced in a game, even though I was expecting what was coming. And then when it ended it still got me.
Whether you played this mission as Miles or Peter, this is what makes Spider-Man Spider-Man. Going above and beyond for the people of his city just because they asked for help.
I’m going to miss you Howard.
Same.
This mission hits even harder if you’ve lost a loved one.
I just lost someone. Not to death, but to a breakup. I've been through so much in my life, and I feel like I never really had an opportunity to stop and process my grief, and then this mission hits me like a truck. After chasing after his pigeons for 3 games, this was the time to let them go. There was a beautiful message that was told in this mission.
My neighbor recently died, she was an old lady who came here from Germany back in 1946. I'd walk her dog for her, have tea, and just be friends with her. Some of the local kids who come by every Thanksgiving and give her food. Every Christmas, I'd give her some home made socks and gloves. One day last year, she died in her home, and it still hurts as our last conversation ended with her being excited for tea that Wednesday. She was a wonderful person to be around and I hope that she's doing good wherever she ended up.
So true! I lost my dog almost around a year ago, who has meant so much to me in my life. Playing this mission by freeing the pigeons and seeing Howard die at the end reminded me about my loss and also made me feel sad about Marvel killing off Howard at the same time. It’s all hitting harder for me as I type this, so I’m going to lay down and cry for a few minutes… 😢
A friend of mine recently went away, I'd never met her irl but we were thick as thieves. She loved Spiderman and a whole lot of nerdy stuff but one day she vanished, she lived in a place that wasn't the safest to live, especially for someone like her, the last message she ever sent was telling me not to look for her or mourn her but every now and then I remember how we'd chat way into the night and just hang out being ourselves and I just miss her.
I don't know where she is or if she's even still alive but wherever she is I hope she's at peace. My only regret with our friendship is that I never got to meet her in person.
True 😢
Even when he helps people and does his best to make everything right, there are some things Spider-Man can't stop no matter how hard he tries. But he keeps trying anyway because that's what a hero does.
Sometimes, the most heroic thing we can do is sit with someone and listen to them tell their story - to sympathize and empathize, to be human and show humanity in return. The greatest superpower is not super strength or super speed, but our capacity to love, even when it hurts to love. ("What is grief, if not love persevering?")
Spider-Man's capacity for love is so great that he willingly sacrifices himself - his time, his health, his relationships - to help those in need and protect that which he loves. With great power comes great responsibility; with great love comes great sacrifice. No other superhero knows this better than Spider-Man. That is what makes him the most relatable superhero. That is the essence of Spider-Man. And that one side quest epitomizes Spider-Man more than a million fights with Venom ever could.
Just explained why Spider-Man is my favorite hero. Bravo
Best 3 Paragraph Essay I’ve Ever Seen
This guy gets it
My Grandma died earlier this year. She was a simple woman who didn't like seeibg people go hungry or unloved.
When I played this mission, by the end I couldn't help but buy be reminded of her a little. She accomplished so much, including getting the asshole that was my younger self to wanna be like her, and in the end I hope she knew that. I hope she left in peace.
Just by being himself he's helped somebody find peace and go out happily
Video game Peter Parker is seriously the best adaptation, that blind optimism he struggles to maintain but forses himself too makes him so admirable
Howard's last words being "Not many folks have been kind to me in my life" 😭
I started tearing up when i was soaring with the pidgins across the city and the song started getting good. I already what the side mission was leading too. It wasnt until Howards didn’t answer that I started bawling my eyes out. This game really did tug on every single emotion that i have ever experienced. From beginning to end. Thank you Insomniac
I can see Howard’s death coming from a mile away…
And it still hurts…😢
First of all, I am still wondering the name of the song, and second, his death went completely over my head until I saw the ambulance and overheard the paramedics talking.
@@thomasstaples2106it’s called Seabird by the Alessi Brothers. I used my Shazam to identify the song.
You were prepared for the death. You weren't prepared for the loss.
dude insomniac knew what they were doing, the music, the conversation, the build up to the conversation, this is why i love spider man 2
I have always loved Howard. He was so cool even in homelessness and poverty. He found purpose in doing the little things one day at a time. And he had a strong sense of loyalty for his wife and his birds, which showed loyalty to him and the Spider-Men in return.
He was everything a human being should be. Needs to be, even. I will always miss him. 😢😭❤
People gotta understand that Peter made an entire program just for miles so he could track Howard's pigeons.....
Bro even made a semi-podcast just to talk about pidgeon facts
I was almost in tears with this one. The song was great. That final scene with Howard's pidgeons. Somehow you could knew it when he begins his story. But that last call near your location. 😢 it hits you. Definitely when you played the first two games. Ur in a better place Howard!
this mission... oh man, this mission... this is the reason i go into those games blind... i replayed the two other games in preperation for this one... when i saw him for a mission i expected another fetchquest.... got worryed when he talked about his "adventure" .... then the glide with the birds and the song got me all emotional... seeing the ambulance upon my return punched me in the gut harder than i wanted... had to pause the game for a bit after that....
may you rest in peace, howard...
insomniac? thank you.
After I sensed what was happening I sat there for a long time to spend more time with him. At the end, I stood on the steps and just looked at the water. I said fuck insomniac but I forgive them. The mission was beautiful
I thought it was so sweet for Peter to do this for him and was filled with joy but when I saw the ambulance and no Howard, I paused in shock and bursted into tear…!🥺😭
If anything, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is proof that all those random side missions you performed over the last two games really amount to something emotional. Like "get the tissue box ready" emotional.
The subtle hint when Pete said "Howard?" here and there was so striking. I had a feeling but coming back at the end really hit different. Definitely, weirdly enough, the most emotional mission in the game
Simple but impactful stories like this make you realize what it means to be a "Neighborhood Spiderman" and be close to people. The moment you donr out yourself on a pedestal and interact with all kinds of people you are gonna have to carry the weight of their stories and their existence, even if yiure the only one, even if you dont like that, just like nurses, suicide hotline operators, volunteers at shelters etc... when you meet a lot of people up close and talk to them, you see and hear all kinds of things and you carry them with you, and if youre lucky like spiderman, instead of just carrying some more burden you just take some away from then and make someone's day or even life lighter, even if just a little.
When the ambulance said he looked like he was at peace I cried and it reminded me of my grandma, she passed away in my arms on the couch and she said when her time was up she wanted to pass in her home and she did, my grandma died in peace in her home and when I looked into her eyes, I could tell she was gone but i knew she flew with birds up to heaven ❤
Sorry for your loss
@@oceanicboat6964 thank u 🙏🏻
Im so sorry about that, i dont care if im 8 months late, i hope youre living your best life right now! Take care ❤
God I did not expect for this mission to hit this hard I really liked Howard. Flying with the pigeons made me so happy but when Howard wouldn’t answer I got worried then when I saw the ambulance and the EMT said it looked like he was at peace that made me start bawling. R.I.P. Howard, fly high king.
This mission's one of the best of the game. Can't describe the emotions you feel playing it. It's just perfect and sad.
Once again, Lee died
Who's gonna tell Clementine again?
Howard is Lee???? I didnt know that lol, legendary
@@sirmulim true af
What are you talking about?
@@elnumbrotres the va for Howard also voiced Lee Everett from TWD Telltale
Clementine is the little girl who's he protecting
He also died there and Clementine mourn him
and now he dies again in this game so the joke is who's gonna tell her
Wow really had no idea the voice actor also played Lee
I used to hate the pigeon missions in Spider-Man PS4, now I appreciate them more. Being a good person, Spider-Man's defining quality.
This... is one of the best missions in video games.. simple yet so powerful
Damn, that mission got me all gloomy. Very unexpected, fantastic to see in a video game.
"Not Many Folks Have Been Kind To Me In My Life"
R.I.P Howard 😔😔😔
This is my favorite mission in the game, hell, in the franchise. Never have I ever played through a segment in a game where I'm just left smiling at the utter beauty I'm experiencing. I just remember being so in love with this scene when I first played it, it made me think of the simple pleasures in life and how precious those little moments with loved ones are. With you swinging across the water, the sunset glaring into the camera, the birds flying around you, the gorgeous song playing, everything just makes sense and feels so good. If you didn't like that mission, that's okay, but I think that just shows that you play games to have fun, not to appreciate how beautiful a work of art can be. Games are a work of art, and this mission proves it. It's fine if you didn't like it, you likely just prefer an action film to an art house drama. But even within the confines of the game, this is still the best Spider Man side mission I've ever seen. It shows who Spiderman is. He's not a hero who only shows up to save the world and save lives, he helps their lives too. Miles especially is just a friendly neighborhood Spiderman. Yes he fights crimes and saves lives, but being a friendly neighbor also means helping someone take out the trash, find their missing cat, or in this case, find a new home for the ones you love before you pass. I love this mission, and I genuinely think it's the best single mission not just in this game, but one of the best single missions of the year in any game.
Im about 60% through and so far this is the best mission in the game imo. The weight of a man looking back on his life, knowing he's approaching the end. The feeling of flying through the city on a beautiful day, surrounded by birds, taking care of a final request for a friend. Its a very special moment thats so unexpected from a big budget blockbuster action game.
I thought BG3 was my GOTY for being such an incredibly crafted game but nothing matched this moment and I can't stop thinking about it
Pidgy the Dove means inner peace and hope ❤
the fact that I 100 percent the game and this mission was the last thing before completion. I'm not crying you're crying
This part of the game literally teared me up, it was executed perfectly, so emotional
Hope we get more missions like this in the next game. Something that feels less like a standard boring mission and more of a simple act of kindness. Let Spiderman be the “friendly neighborhood” Spiderman and help people on a personal level. Missions like this prove that anyone can be a hero with a little more kindness.
Never thought id cry at a Spiderman game but here we are fly high howard ♥️
Made it sadder for me realizing he died during the phone call
It’s funny, some of the side missions feel so robotic and fake, but this one feels like it was handcrafted with great love. It made me cry.
What’s depressing for me is that prior to starting to this mission. I turned the music volume all the way down so I can listen to my own music while swinging and I had forgotten to turn it back up when I did this mission so I didn’t get to experience this song like everybody else. :(
This is genuinely making me cry
The way I did this mission, was slowly gliding through NYC while Seabird was playing 😭 the scenery, soundtrack, dialogue, everything, was beautiful ❤
This really hit me hard. Reminds me when I used to help at the rescue mission when I was younger. His name was Kenny, we lost contact when I went to high school and found out he passed away
This feels like a direct reference to TWDG
@@memelordistt1569If it isn't, it is one hell of a coincidence. First Lee's voice actor is Howard, and then OP tells a story about a person named Kenny?
Man I thought this would be a fun pigeon mission, Insomniac Games truly pulled my heartstrings, Howard’s emotional speech and then passing broke me big time, couldn’t stop my tears. 😭
Gliding across the Hudson and this song was playing. Of all the missions in SM2, this was the most memorable.
This mission is beautiful but man that swinging bothered me 😂
I saved this misson for last getting 4 trophies at once including the platinum... I waited off this side mission the whole game because I knew what was coming, I'll miss you Howard.
This mission is actually better with Miles because he’s younger and more naive and he also had a mission with Howard before with the birds
I need more missions like this, I feel like we forget that being a hero sometimes just means helping the little guy, I feel like spider men and super men are the only heroes that TRULY capture that
Man horward was good man he been on spider man in 5 years its so sad to see him die
I usually turn down music all the way in games and I´m so glad I didn´t with this one. The mission was so beautiful and the music added a lot to it. Most people knew what it was leading to but it still was a gut punch and had me tearing up. It was a beautiful experience, thank you Insomniac.
That's one thing about Spider-Man, he knows about hardships in life etc. Guess thats why he's like a guardian angel to so many.
i always saw the bird misions in the other 2 games as the “boring” ones…ive never realized how will i miss it…
Yeah..Same.
Nah when he said "not many folks have been kind to me in my life" shit broke me, be kind always
My boy Howard😭🙏🕊️ this is why I love Spider-Man, just a young hero trying to make time for the little guy. Watching this reminds myself to be kind to other people.
“Not many been to kind in my life lately…” - Howard
Just yesterday there was a lady digging through trash trying to recycle and she brought up a conversation while I was pumping gas and even though it was random, I remind myself to be a good person and hear them out and actually engage in conversation, it’s nice to talk to people even when you never really planned on it. I aspire to be just like Spider-Man❤
The first time I played this side mission I thought I would get to play a really calm mission but then as soon as Howard said not manny folks have been kind to me in my life I started to think he knows he's gonna die rip Howard 😊😢😢😢
Dave Fennoy… you always do amazing with ur emotional lines and characters god damn, I’m a really big fan of this man
Right, like Lee Everett
Man everytime i see Howard he reminds me Lee Everett and that makes the double of sad
Wish I could relive this mission again. Love how since Spider-Man’s creation, they’ve always made him very humble, and his ability to enjoy the little things moments in life.
i really cried for this one. and ive never cried for a game. thank you insomniac for making the best game of all time
I immediately caught the feels. My brain knew before it dawned on me
Insomniac Spider-Man is the best adaptation outside of comics and it's not even close. Growing up I never thought anything could top Tobey and the Raimi movies as a whole, but goddamn this is the most beautiful representation of Spider-Man we will probably ever see
I was fortunate to have started this at night time. A full moon gleaming over everything with mesmerizing cloud coverage. Man, it was beautiful.
Maybe it’s corny but these kind of missions prove what really makes a hero. It’s not someone who just beats up bad guys; it’s someone who truly helps people on a spiritual level. It’s about being kind, lifting people up, or simply giving them a moment of your time to listen and hear them out. Not everyone can beat up criminals, but we can all do a little bit more to be a bit kinder to each other and be heroes in our own way.
Howard sent away his flying family to go fly with his family
I cant believe this song was made in the 70's it sounds so modern, absolutely beautiful
So is Howard voiced by Lee from The Walking Dead? He sounds just like him
This mission alone should’ve qualified this game for GOTY
my brother played this quest 1st, said it was the saddest one, and when i played it, at 1st i thought it was heardwarming, but not sad, until his phone hang up, then I understood what had happened, then i cry
I can already see Howard dancing with his wife again😢
Honestly I had a few tears with this scene I loved his side missions for 1st game it help me learn how to get better with the traversal and it was probably my favorite side mission in it.
I know alot of people didn't like his side missions but I don't know why. I did it was fun and help people with a core mechanic of the game.
Wish I could play this specific mission over and over again
You guys know what the song it while your swinging?
seabird by alessi brothers
Dang i thought i was the only one who looking for it
Nah I was the same after doing the mission, was searching left and right for the song lol @@deonist8047
The fact they keep the instrumental on repeat if you wanna keep swinging, was chef’s kiss. Didn’t wanna stop.
This should’ve been a Peter exclusive mission. He’s the one that has a history with Howard… oh well
Mine glitched. I got stuck on them to sitting next to eachother for 10 minutes thinking that was part of the mission
This was a good side mission. Watching the birds fly around swinging around the city with them. The music playing this was actually fun. My heart broke when i saw the ambulance a sad moment R.I.P. Howard🕊🕊🕊
I just lost someone really important to me and it was straight out of nowhere. So this mission cut especially deep with me. We used to sit together like this and have deep conversations. 😭 Goodbye my friend, I’m going to miss you.
I was an emotional wreck after this one.. it was so sad but even more so so damn beautiful.. it’s insane how insomniac has made arguably the best Peter Parker Spider-Man ever. I was smiling and teary eyed during this mission. This game series has been amazing so far. I’m excited to see what will happen in the future within the marvel world in the insomniac games. Can’t wait for the Wolverine game!
Couldn’t believe it when Seabird came on, discovered the song a few weeks before playing this mission and was listening to it so much, this mission was great
This broke my heart, i actually cried at this point
Im literally started crying after this mission it’s just so sad how its all happy and then Howard death just hits you like a train wreck
Sometimes people have an unconscious feeling about when it’s their time to go. Their actions can show this, like how Howard was just sitting there and soaking in the view. It was the same for my Paw Paw, the day he died he was sitting outside just admiring the view and taking it all in.
I cried, I love when video games make me feel, it’s art, a cinematic experience, I didn’t expect it, so sad ending
I took this mission personaly.
damn bro might wanna practice those swinging skills. nice video besides that
Just finished doing this side quest with Miles, now I'm watching it with Peter, man I can't stop sobbing.
that's a mission made for peter
When Howard called and started saying how many people weren't kind to him in his life, and then he stoped responding to Peter, I got a sinking feeling in my stoamch, and the ending of the mission basically confirmed it :(
This mission broke my heart. So wholesome yet tragic.
Sad side mission but your swinging and soaring was pissing me off 😂 the swinging and flying has to be done perfectly for Howard 🕊️
"I'm finally going on an adventure" sort of knew it was coming. Enjoy your new adventure Howard. Fly home...
The music, the swing, beautiful mission.
First side mission to ever make me cry
His development over these games, I’m happy they put in the Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman he is in this game.
I cried like such a baby ... I knew he was going to die bc someone told me and that song and the last flight and everything just makes me miss my aunt and my uncle who I never got to say bye too. God I miss them.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only person who was bouta cry during this damn mission 😂😭😭 when u swinging the birds to the destination with the “seabird” song in the back is just crazy on the emotions 🤧😂 then bro calls u to ask about the birds one last time 🥲
This was the last thing I did before 100% in Spider-Man 2, I thought "Haha funny pigeon man will be fun ending". It was the best ending I ever could've asked for.