Marvel’s Wolverine delivers what fans have waited for: a version of the character that feels fresh without abandoning the core of what makes him compelling.
Liam McIntyre Reimagines Logan
After two decades of Hugh Jackman’s iconic portrayal, the game’s performance capture by Liam McIntyre avoids the trap of imitation. The result isn’t just a facsimile—it’s a fully realized Logan Howlett, complete with the emotional weight of a man piecing together his past, exploring his found‑family relationships, and balancing brute force with quiet moments of humanity.
The game’s biggest strength is its pacing. It doesn’t just drop players into action; it builds tension, then releases it in explosive set pieces that feel like cinematic moments. The 21‑hour campaign unfolds like a binge‑worthy TV series, where each chapter pulls you forward before giving you a breather.
Even when the story follows familiar beats—echoes of Marvel’s Spider‑Man’s structure, or the predictable arcs of superhero narratives, the execution keeps it engaging. There’s no need for radical innovation here. What works is the polish: the way quiet dialogue scenes contrast with all‑out brawls, or how combat never drags because the game knows exactly when to let up.
Rage-Fueled Combat Defines Wolverine
The combat itself is where Wolverine shines brightest. Unlike Spider‑Man’s web‑swinging freedom, Logan is grounded, which shifts the experience closer to a traditional hack‑and‑slash game, but one where every swing of the claws feels earned. The Rage system makes sense. I particularly love how Rage feeds into his healing factor. That gameplay loop feels like a fantastic implementation of his mutant abilities. You’re building Rage, using it to stay in the fight, and generally making Wolverine feel like the nearly unstoppable force he’s supposed to be.
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It’s a clever use of his mutant abilities, even if the ferocity of Rage could have leaned harder into the idea of Logan losing control. As it stands, the system reinforces his near‑invincibility, which aligns with the character’s mythos.
Techniques become instrumental in making you feel like you’re getting better at combat. Adaptations let you build Logan around how you actually play. I’m not particularly good at dodging and parrying, so I leaned into a tankier build. I equipped Adaptations that helped me absorb hits and extended the parry window because parrying is an important combat mechanic. And whenever I successfully pulled off a parry, I felt like a complete badass. That’s a good feeling to have several hours into a game.
Even the repetitive moments, building Rage, mixing combos, never grow tedious because the payoff is immediate and visceral. The design choice to let players toggle between aggressive and defensive tactics keeps the experience fresh throughout.
The game’s set pieces are its standout moments. From the sheer scale of battles to the gore‑soaked satisfaction of clawing through enemies, it delivers on the fantasy of playing as Wolverine. The blood and brutality are there for fans who crave it.
Emotional Depth Behind the Claws
Logan isn’t just a weapon; he’s a man with scars, literal and emotional, and the writing respects that complexity.
For all its familiarity, Marvel’s Wolverine succeeds by doing what Insomniac does best: making superhero games feel like interactive movies. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. The execution is what matters, and here, it’s flawless.
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What sets this Wolverine apart isn’t just the performance or the combat, it’s the way the game lets players experience the character’s duality. The quiet moments, where Logan reflects or bonds with allies, ground the action in something deeper than just spectacle.
It’s a rare game where the hero feels both mythic and human, and that’s what makes the 20‑plus hours feel worth every minute. The claws come out often, but the heart comes out just as frequently.
The only misstep is a minor one: the wave challenge’s relentlessness. Getting to the highest rank takes around 45 waves, and I could already feel my hands hurting around Wave 30. That’s the kind of challenge you need to prepare for. Take it on, then take a break.
For fans who have waited for a Wolverine game that lives up to the character’s legend, this is it.
It feels truly immersive.
