Wolverine Game Review: Best Yet, With Flaws

Insomniac Games' "Marvel's Wolverine" launches as a PlayStation 5 exclusive on September 15, 2026, and is being hailed as the best Wolverine game ever made, despite some imperfections flagged by reviewers. Set before Wolverine joins the X-Men, the game features linear, story-driven progression across locations like Canada, Madripoor, and Japan. Its combat system encourages aggressive play, with a Fury bar and regenerative health mechanics creating a visceral, hack-and-slash experience that has been compared favorably to "Bloodborne." The narrative focuses on Logan's past and his relationship with Jean Grey. The game delivers impressive graphics but features simple, rare platforming segments. The hyper-realistic character models for Liam Crowe and Jean Grey create a visual inconsistency with other characters. However, the developer’s focus on Wolverine's iconic rage-fueled combat and the exploration of his personal journey makes this the best Wolverine game to date, despite its flaws.