18 selected opinions

Marvel’s Wolverine

Release 2026-09-15
Last checked 2026-09-26

Marvel’s Wolverine official key art

Opinion overview

Based on 16 selected reviews.

Selected reviews, not a representative sample of all players.

Includes 4 reviews published before release; see individual review scope.

In this chart · Japanese: 10 opinions · English: 6 opinions

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Positivehinoasunohinoasuno’s diary

Source: Japanese

Our summary: As a Wolverine fan, the author enjoyed the brisk story and rich experience. Repetitive combat in the second half and the price are concerns, but the satisfaction made up for them.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The author says the game was enjoyable and concludes by recommending it to fans, with satisfaction that offsets the price. The criticisms and references to other people's divided views are not treated as the author's own Mixed verdict; this is a qualified Positive.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
面白かったけれど、賛否が分かれるのも納得のゲーム
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
非常に濃密な体験ができます。

Published

The author reports completing the game. Already a Wolverine fan, they warn that newcomers may find the background explanations insufficient.

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Positiveどらごんnote

Source: Japanese

Our summary: The author enjoyed the satisfying combat that allows healing while attacking, along with the story's pace. Limited diversions and some rushed developments are concerns, but they recommend it to people seeking weighty melee action.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The author clearly enjoyed combat through to the end and recommends the game to people seeking a brisk story and weighty melee combat. Complaints about diversions and the story do not change that favorable overall verdict to Mixed; this is a qualified Positive.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
近接アクションを楽しみたい人にはオススメ。
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
操作に慣れてからの戦闘は、最後までめちゃくちゃ楽しかった。

Published

The author reports earning all trophies in about 18 hours. They also criticize the camera. The original contains spoilers.

  • The profile discloses employment at a company in the games industry. The employer and any connection to this game are unknown; neither a connection nor its absence has been established.
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PositiveGジェネ攻略ペディア管理人ガンダムマニア

Source: Japanese

Our summary: On launch day, the author enjoyed the satisfying combat of building rage and defeating enemies, along with helpful exploration features. They have not yet judged repetition in the second half or the game's overall length.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The author explicitly leans toward finding the game enjoyable on the first day and cites the satisfying rage-based combat as a reason, making this Positive for that point in the playthrough. Reservations about the second half and length are not converted into a final verdict.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
現時点では、かなり「面白い」寄りの作品です。
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
「これぞウルヴァリン」という爽快感

Published

Launch-day impressions. The reason quote comes from a paragraph describing combat that becomes stronger as rage builds. The author also says it may not suit people expecting agile Spider-Man-like controls or an open world.

  • The original article contains advertising.
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PositiveDiasnote

Source: Japanese

Our summary: The author enjoyed the satisfying group fights and visuals and found the game itself fun. One-on-one boss fights felt lacking, and the frequent brutal imagery led them to feel it is not for everyone.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The closing text explicitly calls the game enjoyable, with praise for group fights and the satisfying process of earning trophies. Boss-fight complaints and the limited recommendation due to brutal imagery are retained, but do not turn the clear favorable overall verdict into Mixed. Star ratings are not used.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
ゲーム自体は面白く映像のクオリティも高い
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
雑魚などの集団戦は楽しかった

Published

The author reports earning all trophies in about 18 hours on the standard Mutant difficulty, using performance mode on an original PS5. The original includes trophy guidance and may contain spoilers. Classification was not derived from the star rating.

  • The closing biography says the author also works as a writer of game-related articles. The opening says this article was not a work assignment. Whether this game was supplied, payment was received, or the author was involved in its production has not been independently verified.
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PositiveVictor Dimavictordima.net

Source: English

Our summary: Strongly recommends its focused story, fluid combat and extensive accessibility support, calling it their favorite game of the year so far after a completed playthrough.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

Positive follows the explicit completed-game endorsement supported by story, combat and accessibility, not an accessibility-only judgment. The shared experience is kept as one authored opinion rather than two votes.

Author's overall words · original English
Marvel’s Wolverine is our favorite game of 2026 so far
Author's stated reason · original English
The gameplay is intense, fluid, addictive, and rewarding.

Published

Completed on PS5 Pro with Alina in about 13 hours. Includes the author's firsthand experience of playing while blind and a caveat that navigation assistance is occasionally inaccurate. The page displays an update on the publication date.

Later-edit note: the current source includes edits made after publication.

  • Review copy supplied by Insomniac Games via PlayStation Norway
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PositiveXenojayXenoJay

Source: English

Our summary: Enjoyed a focused, story-driven take on Wolverine, with accessible controls and replayable challenges that kept drawing him back, and did not find the short length a drawback.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

Positive follows the author's explicit enjoyment of the entire experienced game and continued voluntary replay, supported by focused storytelling and accessible play. The short runtime is expressly not a drawback for him. No numeric rating or rating-derived label is used.

Author's overall words · original English
I have enjoyed all the time I’ve spent with Marvel’s Wolverine.
Author's stated reason · original English
a tighter, on-rails experience that intends to tell a story

Published

Pre-release full-game review after roughly two weeks of early access and about 40 hours across three save files, with trophies completed and further New Game Plus and challenge play. The article also links a developer interview; provision of a review copy was not established.

  • Early access described; whether the game was supplied was not established
  • An August 21 preview separately discloses a PlayStation invitation to play an early build and interview a developer; this does not establish provision of the later full-game review copy
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PositiveSightlessKombatSightlessKombat.com

Source: English

Our summary: Thoroughly enjoyed the story and forceful, fluid combat despite accessibility problems, but advises players without sight to try it after patches and consider their comfort with navigation and combat.

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Why this category?

The completed-game conclusion explicitly reports strong overall enjoyment, supported by story and combat, while qualifying the recommendation to players without sight. This is broader than an accessibility-only observation, but it does not assert a fully unassisted playthrough.

Author's overall words · original English
I thoroughly enjoyed this
Author's stated reason · original English
a great story with powerful and fluid combat

Published

Completed the main story over roughly a week, mainly on the recommended difficulty with adjusted settings and minimal sighted assistance; some collectibles also required help. The article includes a post-launch correction and displays a September 22 update date. Patch advice is the author's review-period recommendation, not a verified current patch status.

Later-edit note: the current source includes edits made after publication.

  • Game copy provided free by the publisher
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PositiveLaura DaleAccess-Ability

Source: English

Our summary: Enjoyed the emotionally engaging story and inventive combat as a satisfying, fast-moving adventure, with helpful accessibility options despite some shortcomings and occasional base-PS5 performance dips.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

Classified from the written review; video not reviewed.

Positive is supported by the author's own completed-game enjoyment and affirmative story/combat assessment, not solely accessibility settings or SightlessKombat's reported experience. Preference for Spider-Man's open world and specific shortcomings do not overturn that affirmative overall judgment.

Author's overall words · original English
Wolverine was an absolute blast to play through
Author's stated reason · original English
the degree of creativity on show in the game’s combat mechanic design.

Published

Completed a first playthrough over the preceding weeks on base PS5 in performance mode; exact hours are not stated. Review-build issues were reported to PlayStation, whose planned day-one fixes were not independently verified here. A later correction acknowledges that controller remapping exists outside the settings submenu; the author archive shows a September 21 update.

Later-edit note: the current source includes edits made after publication.

  • Review-build access described; acquisition terms not stated in the written article
  • Author says review-period accessibility issues were reported to PlayStation
Positiveデデデnote

Source: Japanese

Our summary: Some characters' actions puzzle the author, but they find the broad story progression interesting and enjoy costumes that recreate the comics and films.

Why this category?

The author calls the game enjoyable and describes specific enjoyment of the story's developments and costumes. The ongoing playthrough is noted, but a long-form review or completion is not required. Questions about parts of the story alone do not make this Mixed.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
ウルヴァリンおもしれ〜‼️
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
けど展開としてはおもしろいんだよな。

Published

A diary written during the playthrough. The title refers to September 19, while the displayed publication date is September 20. The author says their knowledge of Wolverine mainly comes from the film Deadpool & Wolverine. This is not a verdict after completing the whole game.

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Positive🐂ボボ子🐍note

Source: Japanese

Our summary: The author enjoyed combat that allows healing while attacking and the portrayal of the characters. Despite many complaints about repetition, bugs, and the story, they still found it a good game worth playing.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

Despite numerous criticisms, the author explicitly calls it a good game at the opening and recommends it at the end. Classification follows the author's favorable overall view and reasons, rather than the amount of criticism or the displayed score.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
良作だけど、色々言いたいところは感じた。
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
レイジゲージで解決したのは良かった。

Published

The author's impressions after completing the game on Mutant difficulty. They discuss how it differs from expectations shaped by the source material and earlier superhero games. The original contains late-game spoilers.

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Positive白熊のヨゥnote

Source: Japanese

Our summary: Combat built around sustained attacks and unleashing rage felt distinctly Wolverine-like and deeply satisfying to the author. Insufficient story explanations are a concern, but the range of difficulty settings makes them recommend it even to fans who struggle with action games.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The author opens by calling it an outstanding action game and concludes by recommending it to action fans and fans who discovered Wolverine through the films. The summary retains complaints about explanations of the setting, while the author's favorable verdict supports Positive.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
個人的には最高のアクションゲームでした。
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
攻めれば攻めるほど有利になる

Published

The author reports playing on PS5 at standard difficulty through to earning all trophies. The original includes minor story references and images or videos with violence and bloodshed.

  • The author says they purchased the game and the PS5 console.
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PositiveOverHypedGOverHyped Gamer

Source: English

Our summary: Loved the focused story, forceful combat and presentation, despite repetitive later encounters, uneven traversal and bugs that sometimes required restarting checkpoints.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

Classified from the written review; video not reviewed.

The author explicitly ranks it among personal favourites for the year and praises the pace of its linear structure. The conclusion remains enthusiastic despite repetition and technical issues; those reservations do not turn the author's overall view into Mixed. Numeric ratings are not used.

Author's overall words · original English
one of my favorite games of the year.
Author's stated reason · original English
Linear structure keeps the action constantly moving

Published

Reports finishing the story and most additional content after about 20 hours on PS5 Pro, using standard difficulty and a performance-focused VRR setup. Written review is the evidence; the linked video has not been reviewed.

  • Author states that the game was bought personally. Playtime and purchase are self-reported.
MixedZeddPopCultDaily

Source: English

Our summary: Enjoys movement, costumes, visuals and short bursts of combat but finishes unfulfilled by repetition and the story, finding it worth considering for devoted fans rather than a full-price must-play.

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Why this category?

The overall verdict combines a competent, enjoyable adventure with substantial disappointment and a qualified buying recommendation. Mixed follows that explicitly lukewarm overall position, not merely the presence of flaws or a numeric score.

Author's overall words · original English
Marvel’s Wolverine is a solid but disappointing action adventure.
Author's stated reason · original English
the story never delivers the emotional or character-driven payoff I wanted.

Published

Completed the story in about 15–16 hours on PS5 Pro, with roughly 18 hours including revisits, challenges and photo mode. Prelaunch full-game account; acquisition conditions are not disclosed. Retains the qualification that devoted fans may enjoy it more.

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Negativeももボクヒト

Source: Japanese

Our summary: While appreciating the visuals and portrayal of Logan, the author did not enjoy the game much because of repetitive combat and limited exploration. These impressions come from someone with little attachment to Marvel who dislikes gameplay that feels like a chore.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The author explicitly concludes that the game was not very enjoyable and cites repetitive inputs as a concrete reason. Praise for the visuals and qualifications avoiding outright dismissal do not justify inferring Mixed; the author's overall dissatisfaction supports Negative.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
あまり面白くはなかったです
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
同じアクションばっかり。すぐに飽きました。

Published

Impressions after a reported completion in about 20 hours. A September 17 publication date and September 24 update label were checked. The original contains late-game spoilers. The author's limited attachment to the source material is a personal preference, not a general judgment.

Later-edit note: the current source includes edits made after publication.

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Negativegkbr gkmnote

Source: Japanese

Our summary: The cinematic presentation is good, but the author found the game itself lacking. Limited combat and progression options made it hard to enjoy developing a personal way to play.

Why this category?

The author explicitly finds the game lacking as a game and concludes with dissatisfaction at the limited scope of combat and exploration. Visual praise does not mechanically make this Mixed; the negative overall assessment of the gameplay supports Negative.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
ゲームとして見ると物足りなかった。
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
ビルドの幅がなく

Published

The author reports completing the game in about 17 hours. They are not deeply familiar with Wolverine and discuss the portrayal of the character separately from the enjoyment of playing.

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Negativeag#gamenote

Source: Japanese

Our summary: The author acknowledges some enjoyable action but feels the focus on story and cutscenes leaves too little enjoyment in playing for themselves. The combat camera was also unsatisfying.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The opening word expressing reservations is not the sole basis for classification; the reasons behind the closing statement that the author does not like it as a game were checked. Acknowledging a certain level of quality does not erase the clear overall dissatisfaction, and the score is not used to make it Mixed.

Author's overall words · original Japanese
ゲームとしてはあまり好きじゃない作品でした。
Author's stated reason · original Japanese
比重が物語に偏りすぎている

Published

Impressions after completing the game. Although the title says spoiler-free, the original refers to story and gameplay scenes. It also compares the game with expectations from earlier Insomniac titles.

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Other · Not included in the chart.

Otherチャパログチャパログ|アクションゲーム攻略プレイ日記

Source: Japanese

Our summary: After starting on PS5 Pro, the author was struck by the sharp visuals, down to the vegetation, the cinematic presentation, and the controller vibrations, but reserves judgment on the game's overall enjoyment while still in the tutorial.

Why this category?

There is specific praise for the visuals and other aspects, but the author explicitly reserves judgment on overall enjoyment, so this remains Other. Positive is not inferred from favorable comments on individual aspects, and the short initial play session is not itself grounds for exclusion.

Author's aspect evidence · original Japanese
近くに生えている草や花がぼやけず、輪郭がかなり分かりやすい。

Published

Impressions from the first day's tutorial, played on PS5 Pro with a 50-inch television. This is not a comparison with the PC version; the author also comments on the intensity of the bloodshed.

  • The site describes a policy of writing from personally purchased games and actual play. This site has not independently verified each reported play experience.
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Other青山羊note

Source: Japanese

Our summary: The author liked the casino infiltration scene but found combat repetitive in the second half. Searching for boxes to upgrade also conflicted with the desire to keep moving at pace.

Original may contain spoilers.

Why this category?

The author discusses strengths and weaknesses, concluding that the experience suits the character for better or worse. This does not establish an overall Mixed verdict on enjoyment. These specific impressions remain Other and are not added to the chart count.

Author's aspect evidence · original Japanese
後半にいくにつれマンネリ感は否めませんでした。

Published

The author reports completing the game and earning all trophies in about 25 hours, including replays. The original contains late-game spoilers. There is a conclusion about how well the experience fits the character, but no explicit overall verdict on enjoyment.

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