Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s new side missions include collecting Marko’s Memories. These side quests involve the Spider-Men aiding Sandman, who crystallizes his physical memories for players to explore. Unlike most side quests, completing all Spider-Man 2 Marko’s Memory Locations does not give some unique suits but gives players a good chunk of XPand City Tokens.
Key Takeaways
In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Marko’s Memories are scattered around New York City as giant glowing Crystals.
There are a total of 14 Marko Memories for you to collect.
You can access 13 of these crystals straight away. However, the 14th crystal only appears after collecting the first 13 crystals.
Each Memory Location requires you to beat some sandman-like creatures before accessing the Memory.
Spider-Man 2 Marko’s Memory Locations And Rewards
Spider-Man 2 Marko’s Memory Locations come with a group of sandman-like creatures that must be defeated before you can access the memory. You can complete these side quests as Miles, as his electrical powers can swiftly deal with the sandy enemies. However, completing these with Peter leads to a more meaningful dialogue due to his history with Marko.
You must remember that at first, 13 memory crystals are available. You must collect all 13 memories to unlock the 14th Memory Crystal. Marko’s Memories are scattered across Central Park, Chinatown, Downtown Brooklyn, the Financial District, Greenwich, Little Odessa, Midtown, andWilliamsburg.
Here’s a summarized table for all the Markos Memory Crystal locations:
Marko's Memory Crystal
Region
Location
1
Central Park
Southeastern corner of Central Park
2
Chinatown
Southwestern border between a red brick and tan brick building
3
Chinatown
In the northeast corner of the lower rooftop, close to a red door
4
Downtown Brooklyn
Near the park in the district’s center
5
Financial District
During the "One Thing At A Time" Mission
6
Financial District
Southernmost point of Manhattan Island
7
Financial District
In the middle of an alley between three buildings near the northern border of the district
8
Financial District
Rooftop of a building on the southeastern coast of the District
9
Greenwich
Western side of the district
10
Little Odessa
Northwestern corner of the Little Odessa district
11
Midtown
In the eastern region of the district
12
Midtown
Southern corner of the district
13
Williamsburg
At the base of the factory in the district
14
Downtown Brooklyn
Southwestern part of the district
Central Park – 1 Marko’s Memory
Central Park Crystal Location [Image By Me]The Central Park region has one Memory Crystal. You must head to the southeastern corner of Central Park to access this Marko Memory. Here, you will find the Crystal beside the Western end of the Lake.
Central Park Crystal [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Being Followed Memory
‘Being Followed’ Marko’s Memory [Image By Me]
Chinatown – 2 Marko’s Memories
Chinatown Region has 2 Spider-Man 2 Marko’s Memory Locations.
Chinatown Marko’s Memory 1
Chinatown Crystal 1 Location [Image By Me]
You can find one of the Memory Locations in Chinatown at the southwestern border of the region. It’s situated in the corner of an alleyway, nestled between a red brick building with red upper window frames and a tan brick building.
Chinatown Crystal 1 [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Fade To Black Memory
‘Fade To Black’ Memory Crystal [Image By Me]
Chinatown Marko’s Memory 2
Chinatown Crystal 2 Location [Image By Me]For the second crystal in Chinatown, head to the northeast corner of Chinatown, where you’ll come across a cluster of high-rise apartments arranged in a plus-shaped formation. Explore the rooftops near this corner, and you’ll encounter a rooftop with both a higher and lower level situated next to a wind tunnel. Look for the crystal in the northeastern corner of the lower rooftop, close to a red door.
Chinatown Crystal 2 [Image By Me]The Rewards for breaking this crystal are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Uninvited Guests Memory
‘Uninvited’ Memory Crystal [Image By Me]
Downtown Brooklyn – 1 Marko’s Memory
Downtown Brooklyn Crystal Location [Image By Me]The only Marko Memory in Downtown Brooklyn can be located near the park in the district’s heart. Look for it in an alley positioned between two tall buildings. It’s worth noting that this particular spot can also be the site of a Break-In crime event. If such an event occurs, you’ll need to deal with both thugs and sand monsters simultaneously.
Downtown Brooklyn Crystal [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Prying Eyes Memory
Prying Eyes [Image By Me]
Financial District – 4 Marko’s Memories
The Financial District holds the most Four memory crystals.
Financial District Marko’s Memory 1
Financial District Crystal 1 [Image By Me]This is the first crystal you will come across during the second Main Mission of the game, titled “One Thing At A Time“. After freeing the civilians from a fire, you’ll descend a ramp of rubble and come across a crystal.
Miles will then face a hoard of sand creatures, and you’ll need to defeat them all to clear the area. Once the sandmen are defeated, return to the crystal and press Triangle to retrieve the memory. This action will unlock the very first memory, titled “She’s Gone“.
She’s Gone [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
She’s Gone Memory
Financial District Marko’s Memory 2
Financial District Crystal 2 Location [Image By Me]This particular Memory is in the park at the southernmost point of Manhattan Island. The crystal can be found near the coastline of the park.
Financial District Crystal 2 [Image By Me]The Rewards for breaking this crystal are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
A Familiar Feeling Memory
A Familiar Feeling [Image By Me]
Financial District Marko’s Memory 3
Financial District Crystal 3 Location [Image By Me]The third Marko Memory in the Financial District is positioned near the northern border of the district. You’ll discover it in the middle of an alley between three buildings, with two directly bordering the street that marks the district’s northern boundary.
Financial District Crystal 3 [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
The Beast Inside Memory
The Beast Inside [Image By Me]
Financial District Marko’s Memory 4
Financial District Crystal 4 Location [Image By Me]One of the Memory locations in the Financial District is on the rooftop of a white building situated on the southeastern coast of the Financial District. Once you’ve defeated the sand monsters in the area, you’ll find the crystal at the northeast corner of the rooftop, near an aerial tower.
Financial District Crystal 4 [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Face To Face Memory
Face To Face Memory [image By Me]
Greenwich – 1 Marko’s Memory
Greenwich Crystal Location [Image By Me]
The only memory crystal in Greenwich can be found on the western side of the district. Look for the crystal positioned in the center of a basketball court surrounded by trees.
Greenwich Crystal [Image By Me]The Rewards for breaking this crystal are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
A Trap Memory
A Trap Memory [Image By Me]
Little Odessa – 1 Marko’s Memory
Little Odessa Crystal Location [Image By Me]You will find this crystal in the northwestern corner of the Little Odessa district. Search for a factory near the district’s border, near the highway. The crystal is situated on the factory’s rooftop, near the base of the eastern smokestack.
Little Odessa Crystal [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Imprisoned Memory
Imprisoned Memory [Image By Me]
Midtown – 2 Marko’s Memories
The Midtown Region resides Two Marko’s Memories.
Midtown Marko’s Memory 1
Midtown Crystal 1 Location [Image By Me]You can discover this crystal in the heart of Midtown’s eastern region. Head to the rooftop of a building located southeast of Grand Central Station. You’ll easily spot it because the station is below the towering Colexco building.
Midtown Crystal 1 [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
No One Believes Me Memory
No One Believes Me Memory [Image By Me]
Midtown Marko’s Memory 2
Midtown Crystal 2 Location [Image By Me]First, Marko’s memory of this region can be found in the southern corner of Midtown. Look for the memory crystal tucked away in the back corner of an alleyway between a red and white building.
Midtown Crystal 2 [Image By Me]The Rewards for completing this side quest are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Looking For Answers Memory
Looking For Answers [Image By Me]
Williamsburg – 1 Marko’s Memory
Williamsburg Crystal Location [Image By Me]To locate the solitary Marko Memory in Williamsburg, head slightly north of the bridge leading to Chinatown. Look for an apartment complex shaped like large steps. Just north of this complex, you’ll find a factory. The crystal is located at the base of the factory’s only smokestack.
Williamsburg Crystal [Image By Me]The Rewards for breaking this crystal are:
400 XP
5 City Tokens
Broken Promise Memory
Broken Promise Memory [Image By Me]
Remember – The 14th Memory
‘Remember’ Mission [Image By Me]Once you’ve gathered all 13 Marko’s Memories, you’ll receive a lead to the final crystal located in the southwestern part of Downtown Brooklyn.
‘Remember’ Crystal [Image By Me]
The Giant Crystal
Interact with this crystal, and you’ll be transported to another dimension, where you’ll be instructed to follow a sandy beam of light. As you progress, you’ll encounter Sand Minions that you must defeat. When you finally reach a giant crystal, use objects from the environment to attack it while taking on the Sand Minions. Once the crystal shatters, collect it, and you’ll return to the real world.
The Giant Crystal [Image By Me]
Delivering It To Keemia
Together Again Memory [Image By Me]You will obtain the Together Again Memory Collectible for completing this Memory Location. Your last task is to deliver this crystal to Sandman’s daughter, Keemia, in Astoria.
Keemia with Together Again Memory Crystal [Image By Me]Afterward, MJ informs you that Marko’s mental health is improving, and he apologizes for the mess he created at the Start of the Game.
‘Grains Of Sand’ Trophy
The Grains of Sand Trophy [Image By Me]Collecting all 14 Marko’s Memories will unlock the “Grains of Sand” Trophy.
What are Marko’s Memory Crystals
Marko ‘The Sandman’ [Image By Me]At the start of Spider-Man 2, a thrilling opening sequence forces both Spider-Men into a face-off against the raging Sandman. His shattered psyche gets scattered throughout New York City. It’s your task to locate and remotely mend these fragments to piece his mind back together.
Spider-man 2 Marko’s Memories [Image By Me]That’s about it Regarding Spider-Man 2 Marko’s Memories Locations. While at it, don’t forget to check out Usama’s detailed Review of Spider-Man 2.
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