Marvel’s Wolverine Early Impressions Point To Solid Gameplay But Nothing Revolutionary

Expert Verified By

Insomniac Is Taking Tried-And-True Approach To Wolverine!

Story Highlight
  • An early preview of Marvel’s Wolverine has shown up ahead of the official embargo.
  • The preview points to familiar Insomniac game design rather than something groundbreaking.
  • The game’s story beats are also said to be worse compared to the Spider-Man titles.

Marvel’s Wolverine has been one of PlayStation’s most anticipated first-party games since its reveal, and the project carries huge expectations after Insomniac’s success with Marvel’s Spider-Man.

With the big superhero title expected to debut next month, previews of the game are also coming soon. However, one early preview has gone live and suggests the game will be good, but not a complete reinvention.

Why it matters: Marvel’s Wolverine is positioned as the big blockbuster PS5 title for 2026, so the game has big shoes to fill, especially after following up on Insomniac’s Spider-Man series.

Early impressions via Reddit suggest Marvel’s Wolverine will appeal to fans who already enjoy Insomniac’s superhero formula and want more of the same.

Toward that end, the game seems to deliver on its promise of cinematic and brutal combat. However, it can struggle with targets when fighting large crowds, something that also existed in the Spider-Man titles to a lesser degree.

Elsewhere, the preview suggests the plot and writing are also par for the course when it comes to a superhero title. Also, the impression suggests Insomniac takes a fairly standard approach to boss battles.

When all is said and done, this first preview dubs Marvel’s Wolverine a “decently solid action game.”

Marvel's Wolverine
Marvel’s Wolverine Is Going For Mature Gameplay

Of course, there is a certain charm to Insomniac taking a traditional approach with Marvel’s Wolverine, especially since many still remember Activision’s Xbox 360/PS3 title fondly for its brutal combat and linear nature.

What do you hope to see in the game? Share your expectations in the comments section below.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Kojima Productions Now Has to Drop Decima Engine Despite Being The One to Perfect It

Hideo Kojima has allegedly lost access to Sony's Decima Engine for Physint after the partnership ceased, despite contributing a lot to it.

Over 40% Users Cancel Services Like Game Pass And PS Plus Due to Rising Prices Despite Liking Them

Around 40% of users are forced to cancel services like Game Pass and PS Plus because of high prices, but they actually really like them.

PlayStation Dropped Physint As It’s Stricter With Deadlines Following Concord Flop, Says Insider

PlayStation decided to drop Physint as part of its rigorous new deadline model that was put in place to prevent another Concord.

AA Games Need More Hits Like Expedition 33 To Prove Their Worth, Says Dev

The director behind Valor Mortis hopes AA games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will convince publishers to invest in the genre.

Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Already Being Sold For Up To $1000

The Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console has now become the subject of scalpers' attention, leading to prices as high as $1000.