The reviews are in, and Marvel’s Wolverine — Insomniac Games’ take on Logan — lands on PS5 this coming Monday, 15 September. The aggregate scores tell a story of a game critics admire more than they love: Metacritic 77 / OpenCritic 78 at time of writing, with strong praise for its combat and visual ambition, and pointed criticism of its story and pacing.
Here’s the full picture.
What Critics Are Saying
The camps split fairly cleanly between critics who came away impressed and those who felt the game didn’t fully deliver on its R-rated, mature-tone premise.
| Outlet | Score | Verdict in a line |
|---|---|---|
| IGN | 6/10 | Stunning combat, disappointing story |
| GameSpot | 6/10 | Gorgeous but repetitive |
| GamesRadar | 6/10 | Visually spectacular, narratively safe |
| Push Square | 8/10 | Insomniac at its visceral best |
| Destructoid | 8/10 | A bloody good time |
| WorthPlaying | 8/10 | Logan finally gets his due |
| Giant Bomb | 5/10 | Too many missed opportunities |
The Praise: Combat and Visuals
Across the board, reviewers agree on one thing: the combat is exceptional. Wolverine’s bone claws, adamantium skeleton, and berserker rage feel genuinely different from the Spider-Man games — heavier, more brutal, with a satisfying risk-reward loop around managing the healing factor. The destruction physics, character animations, and sheer visual fidelity on PS5 are also consistently highlighted as among the best Insomniac has produced.
The Criticism: Story and Repetition
Where critics diverge is on the story. Several reviewers — particularly those in the 5–6/10 camp — found the narrative to be a well-trodden origin-adjacent journey that doesn’t fully exploit its mature rating or Logan’s complex history. Enemy variety also came under fire, with some critics noting that the mid-game in particular leans heavily on recycled encounter design.
Official Launch Trailer
Singapore: The SGD 849 Bundle
As we covered in August, Singapore is getting a Limited Edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 bundle at SGD 849, which includes the themed PS5 console and a Limited Edition DualSense controller. If you’re planning to pick up the game at launch on the 15th, it’s worth checking with your local retailer on bundle availability — stock was limited in August pre-orders.
Our Take
A Metacritic 77 is not a flop — it’s a solid debut for a new IP, and Insomniac’s reputation for refined combat systems is very much intact. If you’re a Marvel fan who loves tight, responsive brawlers and you can forgive a story that plays it safer than you’d like, Marvel’s Wolverine is going to give you a very good weekend. If you were hoping for a narrative that matched the darker tone of the marketing — temper those expectations slightly.
For Singapore players: the SGD 89 standard edition is available at launch. We’ll be keeping an eye on post-launch patches and any local deals in the weeks ahead.