Marvel’s Wolverine has turned out to be one of this year’s biggest disappointments in terms of critical reception, especially after developer Insomniac’s home run with the previous Spider-Man titles which excelled in both gameplay and narratives. And although story-wise, Marvel’s Wolverine can be quite fresh and engaging, it’s the combat that gets too thin with time and not really on the same level as of the Spider-Man games, according to most reviewers. So far, Wolverine has got a 77 Metascore which is the lowest of all modern Insomniac titles, and these are some of the review scores of the action adventure title:
- IGN – 6/10
- Tech Radar – 4/5
- GamesRadar – 3/5
- Checkpoint Gaming – 8/10
- GameSpot – 6/10
Insomniac has also confirmed that they’re currently aiming to “further refine the player experience” based on feedback, and has stated that they’re “incredibly proud” of the game.
“It’s finally here — the launch day for Marvel’s Wolverine! We’re grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this special moment. Players around the world are beginning their journey with Logan and we’re excited to learn about everyone’s experiences playing the game.
“We’re incredibly proud of what the team has created. We’re also actively engaged with our player community and gathering feedback to further refine the player experience.
“We deeply appreciate our players’ passion, support, and time spent with Logan. We’re raising our claws in tribute, and can’t wait to hear about your own adventures playing Marvel’s Wolverine.”
Although regardless of the review scores, most fans of the iconic X-Man won’t hesitate to pick up the game and give it a try as despite all the lower-than-ideal ratings, this is still the most authentic Wolverine experience you can get, and may possibly get in a really long time. So if you’re a fan of Wolverine, you may actually end up liking the game more than you thought you would, as it does have many solid aspects to it as well.
Marvel’s Wolverine comes in two different editions–the Standard edition of the game will cost you $69.99 while the Digital Deluxe version sports a price tag of $79.99. There’s no mention of a collector’s edition that’s geared towards enthusiasts so if you were hoping for physical collectibles like statues and maybe action figures, looks like there won’t be any of that.
