Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - EMF Experiments Walkthrough & Locations

Guide to EMF Experiments (How to Get 'Foundational' Trophy) in Spider-Man 2

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - EMF Experiments Walkthrough & Locations
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In Marvel's Spider-Man 2, undertake EMF Experiments to assist the Emily-May Foundation. This guide breaks down each experiment and its location, ensuring you earn all rewards.

Unlocking EMF Experiments: Complete the “Healing the World” mission, after which EMF Experiments become available throughout the city. There are nine experiments, progressing through a narrative; finish one to unlock the next. Once all of them are completed you will recieve the 'Foundational' Trophy.

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Experiment Steps:

  1. Find an Emily-May Foundation kiosk.
  2. Listen to the instructions from the pre-recorded message.
  3. Complete the given task.

EMF Energy Experiments:

  1. Centra Park: Energy
  2. Brooklyn Heights: Energy
  3. Little Tokyo: Plant Science
  4. Portside: Plant Science
  5. Two Bridges: Plant Science
  6. Central Park: Bee Drones
  7. Queens Apiary: Bee Drones
  8. Prospect Park: Bee Drones
  9. EMF Experiment: Emily May Foundation

Central Park: Energy

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  • Borrow a bike at the tent in Central Park.
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  • Ride through checkpoints in the park.
  • Use R2 for a speed boost after the ninth checkpoint.
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  • Return the bike to the charging station to finish.

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Brooklyn Heights: Energy

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  • Glide using web wings to reach a high altitude.
  • Enter a wind stream at the marked location to ascend.
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  • Deploy five turbines using the square button.
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  • Save the troubled turbine from hunters and use L1 + R1 to web throw it
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EMF Plant Science Experiments:

Little Tokyo: Plant Science

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  • Trace vines to three crop specimens:
    • West side of the rooftop fence.
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    • East side of the building.
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    • Building's south-facing wall.
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  • Modify plants at the kiosk. (Refer to images or skip puzzle if needed.)
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  • Activate the water tower's valve north of the kiosk using L1 + R1.
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  • Patch pipe leaks using R1. (Clear obstructions if needed.)

Portside: Plant Science

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  • Analyze water at the kiosk and remove corrupted atoms.
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  • Catch a fish from the southwest water using L1 + R1.
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  • Solve puzzles at the EMF kiosk. (Refer to images or skip if stuck.)
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Two Bridges: Plant Science

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  • Go to the greenhouse marked on your map.
  • Follow pollen trail to find thieves.
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  • Retrieve the plant and return to the kiosk. (Fight attackers during the process.
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  • Complete the science mini-game.
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EMF Bee Drones Experiments:

Central Park: Bee Drones

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  • Train a bee drone by targeting holographic goals.
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  • Pilot the drone through yellow holograms to finish
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Queens Apiary: Bee Drones

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  • Destroy holographic predators using R1.
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  • Use Triangle for Sonic Mode and chase a real bird.
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  • Close the bird’s habitat door to finish.
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Prospect Park: Bee Drones

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  • Use the bee drone to eliminate holographic targets in Downtown Brooklyn.
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  • Navigate the drone through yellow holograms.
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  • Locate and confront the abductors.
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  • Connect with the drone and free the bees using Sonic Mode.
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  • Defeat the criminals.
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EMF Experiments Finale:

EMF Experiment: Emily May Foundation

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The ultimate experiment requires the completion of both the prior experiments and the main storyline. Located in Astoria, specifically within Peter’s garage, this experiment offers a fitting conclusion to this narrative arc.

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Upon its activation:

  1. Venture inside and engage with a box designated for Peter. Within, you'll discover a thumb drive.
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  2. Insert this drive into the kiosk to initiate your final challenge: an intricate science mini-game. If you encounter any difficulties:
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    • Refer to the attached image for guidance.
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    • Alternatively, bypass the puzzle via the pause menu.

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Rewards:

Each completed experiment gives:

  • 700 XP
  • 3 Rare Tech Parts
  • 140 Tech Parts

The final experiment rewards:

  • 1000 XP
  • 200 Tech Parts
  • Peter’s Life Story suit.
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