Critics' consensus
Critics agree Insomniac nailed Logan and his claws, but a shallow, linear structure keeps Marvel's Wolverine a notch below the studio's Spider-Man games.
Marvel's Wolverine launched on PS5 on September 15, 2026, and the review consensus is clear: good, not great. That puts it below what players expect from Insomniac after two Spider-Man games. Below are the aggregate scores and what the major outlets actually wrote. Vostrike did not review the game itself: this page summarizes published critic reviews, with links to every source.
The scores
| Aggregator | Score | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic (PS5) | 75, "Generally Favorable" | 146 critic reviews |
| OpenCritic | 78, "Strong" | 64% of critics recommend it |
| Metacritic user score | 6.7, "Mixed or Average" | 5,639 user ratings |
Scores checked on October 12, 2026. Aggregates move as reviews come in, so check the source pages for the live figures.
Early snapshots around the September 10 review embargo put the Metascore at 77-78. It slid as more reviews arrived.
What critics liked
The combat and the character work carry most positive reviews. Game Informer's Matt Miller gave it 8.5/10 and summed up the case for it: "It may not hit a lot of notes, but like Logan himself, it nails the vitals where it counts." Zoomg (8/10) wrote that "Insomniac Games clearly understands that Logan isn't supposed to be another Peter Parker", and TheGamer praised its "wonderful interpretations of Logan, Jean, and the rest of the cast".
What critics didn't
The lower scores point to the same problem: the combat loop runs out of ideas before the game ends. IGN's Simon Cardy (6/10) wrote that "Marvel's Wolverine's slick and satisfying combat wears thin well before its conclusion." GameSpot's Tamoor Hussain (6/10) called it "a fun but forgettable experience that'll entertain you for a few hours". Eurogamer's Chris Tapsell (3/5) described "this otherwise underwhelming, old-school romp", singling out the characterisation as its bright spot.
Other recurring complaints:
- simplistic stealth and upgrade systems;
- a linear, fairly short structure;
- in several reviews, uneven pacing and little player agency.
Should you buy it?
Going by the reviews, Marvel's Wolverine suits players who want a short, violent, character-driven action game and a faithful Logan. If you want the scale and freedom of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the consensus suggests waiting for a discount.
Sources
What critics praised
- Brutal, weighty combat that fits the character
- Strong take on Logan, Jean Grey and the supporting cast
- An emotional, high-stakes story in several reviews
What critics criticized
- Combat gets repetitive well before the credits
- Shallow stealth and upgrade systems
- Linear, fairly short campaign that several critics call forgettable
