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Marko’s Memories are one of many collectible sets in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Marko’s Memories are introduced pretty early in the game, with the first memory being a mandatory find during the opening fight against Sandman in Spider-Man 2. Aside from that memory, there are thirteen other memories to find. Each memory takes the form of a large, glowing orange sand crystal, which you have to find and crack open to get the memory inside. With each memory, Flint Marko’s mental state improves.
All of Marko’s Memories Locations
There are fourteen of Marko’s memories scattered around the boroughs of New York City. However, only twelve of these will initially show up on the map, since you’ve already discovered the first and the last is a secret. Each crystal can be identified by the large sandstorm that’s brewing around it.
You can find Marko’s Memories while playing as Miles or Peter without it affecting gameplay. No matter which Spider-Man you play, each sand crystal will be guarded by a horde of mini-Sandmen. Miles’ Venom-based abilities can take them out pretty easily, while Peter has the opportunity to create a water-based environmental hazard. The memories can be found in any order, but we’ve put them in order of the story that unfolds as you discover Marko’s past.
Marko’s Memory #1: She’s Gone…
- Location: Financial District
Located in the southern Financial District, the first of Marko’s memories is the one you find while playing as Miles during the introductory fight. You literally can’t miss this one.
Marko’s Memories #2: Prying Eyes
- Location: Financial District
The second memory is located at the southern tip of the Financial District, right near a fountain that’s perfectly placed to take out Sandman’s minions.
Marko’s Memory #3: Being Followed
- Location: Financial District
Head northeast from Marko’s Memory #2 and you’ll find the third memory near the coast, on top of a skyscraper with a sand-covered roof.
Marko’s Memory #4: No One Believes Me
- Location: Financial District
The fourth memory is the last one in this district. You can find it on the northern edge of the Financial District, in an alley next to some “Blasto” graffiti and behind a ColexCo shop.
Marko’s Memory #5: Looking for Answers
- Location: Chinatown
The fifth memory is located in southwestern Chinatown, right on the border with the Financial District. You can find the sand crystal in an alley behind a subway entrance and a “Work Area Ahead” sign.
Marko’s Memory #6: A Trap
- Location: Chinatown
Marko’s sixth memory is located in the middle of Chinatown, northeast of the last memory. You can find the crystal on top of a roof with a water tank.
Marko’s Memory #7: Face to Face
- Location: Greenwich
The seventh memory is the only one located in Greenwich. You can find the sand crystal on a sand-covered basketball court on the western side of the district.
Marko’s Memory #8: The Beast Inside
- Location: Midtown
Marko’s eighth memory is located on the southwestern side of Midtown, near the border with Hell’s Kitchen. The sand crystal is in a corner alleyway beneath a large water tower.
Marko’s Memory #9: A Familiar Feeling
- Location: Midtown
The ninth memory can be found in eastern Midtown, on top of a glass-paneled skyscraper next to the larger building labeled ColexCo.
Marko’s Memory #10: Unexpected Guests
- Location: Central Park
Marko’s tenth memory is the only one in Central Park. The memory can be found on the south side of the park, on a rocky outcropping near a lake.
Marko’s Memory #11: Fade to Black
- Location: Little Odessa
The eleventh memory can be found on the northern side of Little Odessa, southeast of the nearby bridge. You’ll see a rooftop with a white smokestack on it – that’s where Sandman’s crystal is.
Marko’s Memory #12: Imprisoned
- Location: Williamsburg
The twelfth memory is the only one in Williamsburg. It can be found on the western side of the district, near the harbor; the sand crystal is on a rooftop north of the bridge.
Marko’s Memory #13: Broken Promise
- Location: Downtown Brooklyn
The thirteenth memory is the only one showing up on the map of Downton Brooklyn – however, as you’ll soon find out, it’s not the only one there. You can find this sand crystal in the middle of the district, on the western edge of a small park.
The crystal is guarded by human criminals along with Sandman’s minions, so watch out.
How to Find the Last Memory & Complete the “Remember” Side Quest
After you’ve collected thirteen of Marko’s memories, your Spider-Man will mention that he should check the site of the original sand crystal. A brand-new memory will appear on your map, near the original Sandman attack. Go to the location and you’ll find one last memory in a destroyed lot near a broken concrete pillar. There are no sand minions guarding this one, so you’re free to break it and get the memory inside.
Once you break the memory, however, you’ll find yourself inside a weird sand dimension with a glittering ball of light. This is Sandman’s mind, and you need to follow the glittering light to find the actual last memory. Follow it by using L2 + R2 to zip between perch points.
Eventually, the light will lead you to a massive crystal and disappear inside of it. To break the giant crystal and get the memory, you need to throw the nearby rocks at it using L1 + R1. Watch out, though – with every hit, a new wave of Sandman’s minions will pop up to defend the crystal.
After the giant crystal is shattered, collect the final memory, “Together Again.” You’ll be transported back to the real world, and when you are, MJ will call you. One short conversation with Sandman later, you’ll be given a quest marker in northwest Queens leading you to Sandman’s daughter. Follow it, and you’ll find a cute house in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Interact with the door and a short cutscene will play. Once the cutscene ends, you’ll have officially collected all of Marko’s memories, finished the “Remember” side quest, and earned the “Grains of Sand” silver trophy for Spider-Man 2.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is currently available on PlayStation 5.
