Insomniac Games has released Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5, a new action-adventure title set years before the founding of the X-Men. The game features Logan, voiced by Liam McIntyre, as he falls in with Sabretooth and Mystique after their mentor Nathaniel Essex is kidnapped by Bolivar Trask.
The game has been lauded for its depiction of Logan, with critics highlighting the exquisite character art, animation, and McIntyre's performance, which brings the character to life as a conflicted hero. The rivalry with Sabretooth and relationship with Jean Grey are also noted as intricate and involving.
However, the combat system has drawn criticism for being repetitive and lacking depth, with players reportedly able to succeed on default difficulty by using a limited set of moves. The game's environment is also described as largely linear, with cities like Madripoor and Tokyo presented as detailed backdrops rather than explorable areas.