Wolverine Backlash: Marvel Fans Are Livid With Insomniac’s New Game

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Marvel‘s Wolverine has landed, and it hasn’t landed well with everyone. Insomniac Games’ PS5 exclusive released on September 15, 2026, priced at $69.99. Critics gave it a middling 77 on Metacritic. But players on social media are far less forgiving, flooding X with complaints about gameplay, visuals, and value for money.

Marvel’s Wolverine fans are hating the new game

The backlash is on a few recurring complaints: gameplay that feels too automated, visuals that fall short of modern standards, and a sense among longtime fans that the game doesn’t justify its price tag. One user summed up the frustration, writing, “Peak gaming experience delivered to you by Insomniac Games for the low price of $70.”

Combat has drawn particularly biting criticism, with several players describing the game as overly automated. One fan wrote, “THE GAME PLAYS ITSELF. Wolverine deserves all the hate it’s getting im not even kidding anymore.” Another echoed the sentiment with heavy sarcasm: “I was informed the wolverine game plays itself and I could earn platinum trophy without touching controller. Wtf is this shit I want a refund. Where is ai technology playing the game for me.”

Visual quality has also taken hits. One player spoke on the game’s water effects, writing, “Wolverine has the absolute WORST water I’ve EVER seen in a modern video game. N64 graphics. YIKES!” Others have framed their criticism as a broader complaint about who the game seems designed for, with one fan writing, “oh god they made a wolverine game for the average tiktok user.”

The reaction contrasts with Insomniac’s track record. The studio built its reputation on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Both scored well above where Wolverine currently sits. Wolverine’s 77 makes it one of the studio’s lower-rated releases in recent memory, and the score has continued to drift as more reviews come in.

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