Marvel’s Wolverine has finally unsheathed its claws, and the first major verdicts are in. According to Dexerto’s review, Insomniac Games’ long-awaited take on Logan delivers one of the most satisfying superhero power fantasies in recent memory — but it doesn’t quite reach the towering standard the studio set with its beloved Spider-Man titles.
The Ultimate Wolverine Power Fantasy
From the very first encounter, Marvel’s Wolverine makes it clear what it wants you to feel: unstoppable. Dexerto’s review praises the game for perfectly capturing what it means to be one of Marvel’s most legendary heroes. Healing factor kicks in as you tank damage, adamantium claws tear through enemies with brutal efficiency, and the signature berserker rage turns crowded fights into one-sided carnage.
Where Peter Parker and Miles Morales are agile, acrobatic heroes, Logan is a wrecking ball — and Insomniac leans fully into that identity. The result is a game that feels distinctly different from the studio’s previous Marvel outings, even if it doesn’t always match their polish.
Story Is the Real Star of the Show
Logan’s darkest chapters take center stage
The review’s central takeaway is right there in the headline: Marvel’s Wolverine’s strong story outshines its combat. The narrative is described as the game’s greatest strength, digging into the tortured psychology of a hero who has lived through decades of violence, loss, and betrayal. It’s a darker, more mature tone than the web-slinging adventures, which suits a character as ferocious and tragic as Logan.
For fans who have waited years for a proper single-player Wolverine experience, this storytelling focus is exactly what the character deserves. The best Wolverine stories have never been about the fights — they’re about the man enduring them.
Combat Cuts Deep, But Not Deep Enough
Brutal, visceral, and occasionally repetitive
While the moment-to-moment brawling is undeniably violent and satisfying, Dexerto notes that the combat system can’t sustain the same level of excellence as the story. Encounters, though gory and impactful, lack the depth and variety needed to keep the momentum going across a full campaign. What feels exhilarating in the opening hours can start to wear thin as the game settles into familiar rhythms.
Living in Spider-Man’s Long Shadow
The unavoidable comparison is to Insomniac’s own Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — two of the most celebrated superhero games ever made. Those titles combined fluid traversal, varied combat, and sprawling open worlds into packages that redefined the genre. By contrast, Wolverine is a more focused, grounded experience, and the review concludes that it simply can’t live up to those lofty heights.
That said, falling short of all-time-great status is hardly a failure. Being a very good game in the shadow of two exceptional ones is a position most studios would envy.
Verdict: A Must-Play for Marvel Fans
Marvel’s Wolverine ultimately earns its place in Playstation‘s growing superhero catalog. If you value narrative-driven action, raw power fantasy, and a darker corner of the Marvel universe, this is an easy recommendation. Just temper your expectations if you’re hoping for a Spider-Man 2-level triumph.
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Source: Dexerto – Marvel’s Wolverine review: Strong story outshines its combat