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Marvel’s Wolverine delivers linear, violent action on PS5

Marvel’s Wolverine, developed by Insomniac for PS5, is a linear action game focused on fast, violent combat and cinematic set-pieces. Reviewers describe the gameplay as straightforward, emphasizing Wolverine’s rage-driven fighting and healing abilities, with bloodied scenes frequent throughout. The story follows Logan as a member of Team X, teaming with characters like Mystique and Sabretooth, as they investigate mutant disappearances. Both sources note a lack of open-world elements or substantial optional content.

Why it mattersWolverine departs from the open-world, live-service trend by offering a focused, single-player experience. Its approach may signal renewed investment in traditional linear action games by major developers.

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The VergeWolverine on the PS5 goes back to a simpler (and bloodier) style of action game3:00 PMTechRadarMarvel Wolverine's claw-fueled combat doesn't feel as deep as its systems suggest, but that didn't stop me from grinning ear to ear carving through its lengthy campaign3:00 PMThe GuardianHeadline onlyMarvel’s Wolverine review – a gloriously conflicted lead is let down by crude, boring battling3:00 PM
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