Marvel's Wolverine Draws Criticism for Handholding and Repetitive Combat Before PS5 Launch

Marvel's Wolverine reviews are mixed ahead of its September 15 PS5 launch, with critics citing on-rails level design and repetitive combat as major flaws. The game's excessive handholding has sparked widespread debate. A clip from YouTuber Skill Up's review highlights four layers of signposting, including a scent trail dubbed "fart gas" by The Washington Post's Gene Park, objective markers, magical roots, and environmental lighting. Some options can be disabled, but the scent trail appears unchangeable. The criticism reflects broader frustration with Sony's prestige blockbusters substituting spectacle for meaningful player agency. Wolverine occupies an uncomfortable middle ground between immersive open-worlds and tense arcade action, potentially satisfying fewer players than expected from a major release.