Marvel 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 campaign
Sporting a level of polish that could put the sheen on Wolverine's adamantium death-dealers to shame, Sony and Insomniac's latest is another exceedingly pretty, single-player, story-driven epic that doesn't skimp on the production values. Supported by visceral, varied, and extremely violent melee combat, this set-piece-packed, cinema-rivaling spectacle puts you behind the claws – and mutton chops – of the fan-favorite superhero like never before. Soaking its stunning environments in buckets of blood never gets old, but the fighting mechanics do suffer from a lack of meaningful depth, while the lengthy, linear-to-a-fault campaign could benefit from more engaging optional activities and opportunities to explore.
Pros
- +Varied, visceral, gore-soaked combat is endlessly satisfying
- +Stunning visuals, cinema-rivaling production values
- +Engaging, emotional narrative packed with nuanced characters
Cons
- -Linear and scripted to a fault
- -Engaging optional activities are scarce
- -Character progression and combat lack meaningful depth
Why you...
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