- Insomniac Games has previewed Marvel's Wolverine for PS5.
- Social media platforms, especially X, are flooded with complaints that the gameplay is old-school and rote and something out of the PS2/PS3 era, sparking arguments over story-based vs. in-depth gameplay.
- A viral clip shows Logan running forward for 15 seconds while someone holds a DualSense in front of the screen, captioned 'Wolverine's gameplay feels like that'.
- The clip has been debated and mocked, with points that it’s a 17-second video clip from a tutorial mission and that the controller isn’t even turned on.
- Many responses indicate the real reason for complaints is anger at Sony rather than the game itself.
- A quoted response describes the algorithmic amplification of negativity as a 'relentless onslaught' that is not good for anyone’s mental health.
- Despite online negativity, the title is currently the third most pre-ordered game in the US, behind only GTA 6 and NBA 2K27.
- Marvel's Wolverine launches September 15 exclusively on PS5.
Marvel's Wolverine is encountering significant online backlash, particularly on social media platform X, where users criticize its gameplay as outdated and reminiscent of the PS2/PS3 era. This criticism has sparked broader discussions about the merits of simple story-driven games versus those requiring extensive gameplay knowledge.12341516
A viral video clip, showing Logan running forward for 15 seconds, has been cited as an example of the game's perceived simplicity, with some mocking the clip as a mere tutorial mission. Critics argue that the negativity may stem more from frustrations with Sony than the game itself.56
Despite the relentless online negativity, Marvel's Wolverine is performing well in pre-orders, currently ranking as the third most pre-ordered game in the U.S., behind only Grand Theft Auto VI and NBA 2K27. The game is set to launch on September 15 exclusively for PS5.1314
“I think the wild way this algorithm amplifies and forces negativity upon you has me reconsidering my philosophy on telling devs to look or post here,” one developer remarked, highlighting concerns about the impact of online criticism on mental health. Another developer expressed excitement for players to experience the game, noting the full-circle moment of being inspired by the MCU and having Kevin Feige introduce the game on stage.
“A viral clip of Logan running for 15 seconds with a DualSense held in front is mocked, with critics noting it's a 17-second tutorial clip and the controller isn't even on. Many responses attribute the backlash to anger at Sony rather than the game itself.”
