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Gaming News #40

16 September 2026

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Marvel's Wolverine Launches as Sony's Lowest-Scoring First-Party Game at 77

Marvel's Wolverine launched September 15 as a PS5 exclusive from Insomniac Games, the Spider-Man studio. It holds a 77 on Metacritic across 117 outlets, the lowest score for a Sony first-party release this generation, well under Spider-Man (87), Miles Morales (85), and Spider-Man 2 (90). The combat leans on Logan's claws, healing factor, and heavier brutality. Player reception runs hotter, with a 4.83 out of 5 rating on the PlayStation Store and over 92 percent five-star reviews.

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Discussion Topics

  1. Critics say 77, players say 4.8 out of 5. Who is right about Wolverine?
  2. Is a mixed Insomniac game still a better buy than most PS5 exclusives?
  3. Does the healing-factor combat gimmick hold up for a full campaign?
  4. Is Sony's lowest first-party score a red flag or just harsh reviews?