{"id":2145554,"date":"2026-09-15T12:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T09:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2145554"},"modified":"2026-09-15T12:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T09:21:50","slug":"wolverine-developer-insomniac-promises-to-further-refine-the-player-experience-based-on-feedback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2145554","title":{"rendered":"Wolverine Developer Insomniac Promises to &#8216;Further Refine the Player Experience&#8217; Based on Feedback"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2154984108 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-2044616299 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/marvels-wolverine\">Marvel\u2019s Wolverine<\/a> developer Insomniac has said it\u2019s planning to \u201cfurther refine the player experience\u201d based on feedback, while insisting it\u2019s \u201cincredibly proud\u201d of the game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Wolverine is currently sitting on a 77 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metacritic.com\/game\/marvels-wolverine\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metascore<\/a>, with IGN\u2019s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/marvels-wolverine-review\">Marvel\u2019s Wolverine review<\/a> returning a 6\/10. We said: \u201cMarvel&#8217;s Wolverine&#8217;s slick and satisfying combat wears thin well before its conclusion, so much so that even its strong character work can&#8217;t quite save it from being anything more than okay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/insomniacgames\/status\/2099649483923444100\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a post on social media<\/a> to celebrate the launch of the game this week, Insomniac said it was \u201cactively engaged\u201d with players to gather feedback, and promised changes.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here\u2019s the statement in full:<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cIt\u2019s finally here \u2014 the launch day for Marvel\u2019s Wolverine! We\u2019re grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this special moment. Players around the world are beginning their journey with Logan and we\u2019re excited to learn about everyone\u2019s experiences playing the game.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of what the team has created. We\u2019re also actively engaged with our player community and gathering feedback to further refine the player experience.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cWe deeply appreciate our players\u2019 passion, support, and time spent with Logan. We\u2019re raising our claws in tribute, and can\u2019t wait to hear about your own adventures playing Marvel\u2019s Wolverine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best PS5 Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h2&gt;The Top 25 PS5 Games&lt;\/h2&gt;  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWe\u2019re more than halfway through 2025, making it an excellent time to revisit our list of the best of what the PlayStation 5 has to offer. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut what do we mean by \u201cbest?\u201d To be very clear, this is not an attempt at an \u201cobjective\u201d ranking that will indisputably line up with the tastes of gamers of all types. That, sadly, cannot exist; when one person\u2019s epic RPG masterpiece is another\u2019s boring and impenetrable slog, they\u2019ll never see eye to eye on where that game should rank against others of different genres. Even the personal lists of two people who love the same types of games will rarely line up exactly. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nInstead, this is a list of games that IGN\u2019s crew of PlayStation gamers recommend as a group, ranked using our Face-Off tool so that everybody got to weigh in equally on which games they thought should be placed above others. It\u2019s presented in the spirit of recognizing games we love, and encouraging others to try them if you haven\u2019t. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWith only 25 slots to fill, there are tons of amazing recent games that didn\u2019t float to the top \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t think they\u2019re awesome, too! Everybody who participated in voting has tons of personal favorites that didn\u2019t gain quite enough traction with the group to make the cut, which is inevitable when there are this many games and so many different perspectives. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBear in mind that while the PS5 is a powerhouse that can play any PlayStation 4-compatible game, for the sake of clarity our criteria for this list narrowed the pool down to focus on games that have PlayStation 5-specific versions. So while we still love games like the 2016 Doom, God of War, Minecraft, Red Dead Redemption 2, and many, many more, until they get that update they&apos;re relegated to the PS4 list \u2013 and of course many will have a spot on our list of the Top 100 Games of All Time.\nMost importantly, remember that this list is just our group\u2019s perspective and is no more \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d than a list that you create yourself. Speaking of which: if you have your own ranking you\u2019d like to put out into the world, we\u2019d like to invite you to make your own top 25 (or top 100!) list of PlayStation games using our Playlist tool and share it in the comments. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe most recent updates were made on July 15, 2025\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;25. Devil May Cry 5&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\nEven with all of its imitators, there\u2019s still nothing quite like a Devil May Cry game, and Devil May Cry 5 stands tall not only as not only one of the best in its own series but one of the best character action games ever created \u2013 full stop. No other game offers the same level of creativity and expression through its combat, whether you\u2019re playing as Nero and bouncing foes around in the air with your Gerbera Devil Breaker, slashing them while precisely timing revs of your sword to charge up your Exceed meter; or chilling out as V while your summoned familiars fight all around you; or hot-swapping between an entire arsenal of weapons and fighting styles as Dante. The depth of DMC5\u2019s combat is near bottomless and endlessly fun to play around in, with finely tuned difficulty options to meet you wherever your skill level is at.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 26 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;24. Returnal&lt;\/h3&gt;\nReturnal is a trailblazer of sorts. Roguelikes have long been one of the most popular genres on the indie scene, with games like Spelunky 2, Dead Cells, Enter the Gungeon, and The Binding of Isaac leading the charge, but in the AAA space, we\u2019ve never really seen anything quite like Returnal. Returnal combines Housemarque\u2019s expertise in intense, bullet hell, arcadey shoot-em-ups, with deep roguelike mechanics and a dense, chilling atmosphere, resulting in unforgettable experiences.Returnal\u2019s one issue on release was the inability to suspend its lengthy runs and save your progress, but since that\u2019s been patched, it\u2019s hard to find flaws in this incredibly bold and ambitious take on the AAA roguelike.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/returnal-review&quot;&gt;Check out our Returnal review.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;23. Final Fantasy XVI&lt;\/h3&gt;\nFinal Fantasy 16 may have been a dramatic departure for one of the most well-known and beloved RPG series of all time, moving it closer to the realm of a pure-blooded action game \u2013 but that action does not take away away from its excellently told, brilliantly acted, dark, and captivating tale or its memorable characters. Its combat. meanwhile, is best-in-class among other action-RPGs, and is paired with an unbelievable soundtrack that enhances every emotion that it successfully attempts to pull from you. Taken all as a whole, Final Fantasy 16 is a very special game that proves that action games can also be 50-plus-hour-long epics, and that Final Fantasy games can also be action games.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/final-fantasy-16-review&quot;&gt;Check out our Final Fantasy XVI review.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;22. Horizon Forbidden West&lt;\/h3&gt;\nHorizon Forbidden West builds on the already impressive foundations of Horizon Zero Dawn to tell a deeper, more thrilling story that amps up the series\u2019 explosive fights against complex robotic foes and blockbuster action sequences, while also adding lively settlements and thoughtful, intriguing sidequests to the world. The Forbidden West itself is absolutely gorgeous on PS5 - ranging from the incredibly detailed faces of the people you meet and costumes they wear to sweeping and frequently stunning landscapes. There\u2019s a genuine sense of exploration, and loads of completely involving worldbuilding to uncover as well for those wanting to learn more. A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast and fantastic showcase for the power of the PS5.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;21. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor&lt;\/h3&gt;\nMuch like the second Star Wars movie, Respawn&apos;s second Star Wars Jedi game vaulted over the original. Survivor trusts us with control of a version of Cal Kestis who&apos;s now a full-fledged Jedi Knight rather than reverting to a Padawan, so it gets off to a running start and never slows down. Over the course of this adventure he grows into a master of superhuman mobility who can thrive in fantastic and challenging combat using multiple lightsaber styles.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nWith a new set of larger, more diverse, and densely packed worlds to explore and a memorable cast of new and returning characters, Survivor tells a story that may be predictable but is still fun and at times emotional to watch play out. Launch performance issues aside, it\u2019s a sequel that does virtually everything better than the original \u2013 which was already an exceptional Star Wars game.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/star-wars-jedi-survivor-review&quot;&gt;Check out our Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The question for players is, to what extent can Insomniac \u201cfurther refine\u201d the gameplay? Perhaps it\u2019s planning to add depth to the combat, which is at the centre of many of the review complaints. Or maybe it plans to add variety to the play spaces in some way. Given the linearity of Marvel\u2019s Wolverine&#8217;s gameplay and the tight story it tells, it\u2019s hard to envisage significant changes here.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">However, one aspect Insomniac may be looking at is Wolverine\u2019s infamous \u201cfart gas,\u201d <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/wolverine-developer-insomniac-says-logans-scent-trail-isnt-always-on-amid-fart-gas-toggle-requests\">which has become the butt of online jokes in recent weeks<\/a>. Some have called for Insomniac to add the ability to disable Logan\u2019s scent trail entirely from the game amid complaints about handholding.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The debate around this was rekindled following the publication of Marvel\u2019s Wolverine reviews online last week, with The Washington Post journalist Gene Park calling the scent trail \u201cfart gas\u201d because of the way it appears behind characters Logan follows.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jean Grey\u2019s fart gas trail is NOT part of the navigation assist option. i turned it on and there\u2019s another green line that tells you where to go. mission waypoint (yellow marker) is on as well and THAT can be turned off.<\/p>\n<p>2nd pic i turn off the options and the gas stays. it seems\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XSBsGa6Xj0\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/XSBsGa6Xj0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cKs9uTPSG0\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/cKs9uTPSG0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gene Park (@GenePark) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GenePark\/status\/2098172794978574687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There was some confusion online about the ability to turn this feature off via accessibility options.<a href=\"https:\/\/support.insomniac.games\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52228548716819-What-Accessibility-options-does-Marvel-s-Wolverine-feature\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u> Insomniac\u2019s official list of accessibility options for Wolverine<\/u><\/a> includes a \u201cChase Assist,\u201d which lets you toggle reduced movement speed for targets during chase sequences, but it does not turn off the trail. Other navigation toggles do not turn off the scent trail either.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">This in turn led some to believe the scent trail is always on in-game, and so have called on Insomniac to add in the ability to turn it off. But, ahead of Wolverine\u2019s release, Insomniac\u2019s director of community and marketing, James Stevenson, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JamesStevenson\/status\/2098406927864607168\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>took to social media<\/u><\/a> to explain that Logan&#8217;s scent trail is baked into the way the mutant&#8217;s powers work.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cThe scent trail isn\u2019t always on,\u201d he clarified. \u201cIt represents Logan\u2019s canon mutant super senses and elite tracking ability. It only is there when he\u2019s tracking a specific scent \/ sound (a person, whisky, or another clue scent) &#8211; story\/mission moments or when he catches whiff of a collectible.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Referencing <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/final-fantasy-7-remake-director-doubles-down-on-yellow-paint-there-is-definitely-a-need-for-that-kind-of-thing\"><u>previous discourse about Final Fantasy\u2019s yellow paint guides<\/u><\/a>, some have said Logan&#8217;s scent trails remove any potential skill required for chase sequences and any joy of discovery in exploration. Could Insomniac be prepared to make changes to the way Wolverine\u2019s scent trail works?<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The only other potential changes I can think of that wouldn&#8217;t require a significant and costly rework of the foundations of the game itself have to do with New Game Plus content. Wolverine has New Game Plus day one, and indeed <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/insomniac-says-theres-plenty-in-marvels-wolverine-to-keep-people-playing-after-the-credits-roll-including-new-game-plus-day-one\">Insomniac has insisted there&#8217;s plenty for players to do once they&#8217;ve beaten the story<\/a>. But maybe there&#8217;s scope to add some more activities or challenges for players to sink their claws into.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wesley Yin-Poole Avatar\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/647a102007506e0001446162\/wes_headshot-1685964645017.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/person\/wyp\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 jsx-2809511915 bold underlined\">Wesley Yin-Poole<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 muted\">Director, News<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"author-sign-off-socials\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 author-sign-off-socials\"><button type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"View social links\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 socials-trigger\"><span title=\"X\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><span class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div role=\"listbox\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2772765485 jsx-4243969252 jsx-3705869475 dropdown-menu jsx-3625955085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/@wyp100\" id=\"author-sign-off-social-twitterHandle\" class=\"menu-item jsx-3565735818 jsx-3927327418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 menu-item-text\" data-text=\"X\">X<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ign-icon icon-twitter jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-twitter\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Wesley is Director, News at IGN. 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Set Us as Your Source.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.ign.com\" class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--secondary jsx-3027214138 icon-button contained centered large\" title=\"Add Source\" aria-label=\"Add Source\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ign-icon icon-google jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-google\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Google.9e99a9d7.svg?cors=0\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 large\">Add Source<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/marvels-wolverine\">Marvel\u2019s Wolverine<\/a> developer Insomniac has said it\u2019s planning to \u201cfurther refine the player experience\u201d based on feedback, while insisting it\u2019s \u201cincredibly proud\u201d of the game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Wolverine is currently sitting on a 77 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metacritic.com\/game\/marvels-wolverine\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metascore<\/a>, with IGN\u2019s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/marvels-wolverine-review\">Marvel\u2019s Wolverine review<\/a> returning a 6\/10. We said: \u201cMarvel&#8217;s Wolverine&#8217;s slick and satisfying combat wears thin well before its conclusion, so much so that even its strong character work can&#8217;t quite save it from being anything more than okay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/insomniacgames\/status\/2099649483923444100\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a post on social media<\/a> to celebrate the launch of the game this week, Insomniac said it was \u201cactively engaged\u201d with players to gather feedback, and promised changes.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here\u2019s the statement in full:<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cIt\u2019s finally here \u2014 the launch day for Marvel\u2019s Wolverine! We\u2019re grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this special moment. Players around the world are beginning their journey with Logan and we\u2019re excited to learn about everyone\u2019s experiences playing the game.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of what the team has created. We\u2019re also actively engaged with our player community and gathering feedback to further refine the player experience.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cWe deeply appreciate our players\u2019 passion, support, and time spent with Logan. We\u2019re raising our claws in tribute, and can\u2019t wait to hear about your own adventures playing Marvel\u2019s Wolverine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best PS5 Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h2&gt;The Top 25 PS5 Games&lt;\/h2&gt;  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWe\u2019re more than halfway through 2025, making it an excellent time to revisit our list of the best of what the PlayStation 5 has to offer. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut what do we mean by \u201cbest?\u201d To be very clear, this is not an attempt at an \u201cobjective\u201d ranking that will indisputably line up with the tastes of gamers of all types. That, sadly, cannot exist; when one person\u2019s epic RPG masterpiece is another\u2019s boring and impenetrable slog, they\u2019ll never see eye to eye on where that game should rank against others of different genres. Even the personal lists of two people who love the same types of games will rarely line up exactly. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nInstead, this is a list of games that IGN\u2019s crew of PlayStation gamers recommend as a group, ranked using our Face-Off tool so that everybody got to weigh in equally on which games they thought should be placed above others. It\u2019s presented in the spirit of recognizing games we love, and encouraging others to try them if you haven\u2019t. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWith only 25 slots to fill, there are tons of amazing recent games that didn\u2019t float to the top \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t think they\u2019re awesome, too! Everybody who participated in voting has tons of personal favorites that didn\u2019t gain quite enough traction with the group to make the cut, which is inevitable when there are this many games and so many different perspectives. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBear in mind that while the PS5 is a powerhouse that can play any PlayStation 4-compatible game, for the sake of clarity our criteria for this list narrowed the pool down to focus on games that have PlayStation 5-specific versions. So while we still love games like the 2016 Doom, God of War, Minecraft, Red Dead Redemption 2, and many, many more, until they get that update they&apos;re relegated to the PS4 list \u2013 and of course many will have a spot on our list of the Top 100 Games of All Time.\nMost importantly, remember that this list is just our group\u2019s perspective and is no more \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d than a list that you create yourself. Speaking of which: if you have your own ranking you\u2019d like to put out into the world, we\u2019d like to invite you to make your own top 25 (or top 100!) list of PlayStation games using our Playlist tool and share it in the comments. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe most recent updates were made on July 15, 2025\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;25. Devil May Cry 5&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\nEven with all of its imitators, there\u2019s still nothing quite like a Devil May Cry game, and Devil May Cry 5 stands tall not only as not only one of the best in its own series but one of the best character action games ever created \u2013 full stop. No other game offers the same level of creativity and expression through its combat, whether you\u2019re playing as Nero and bouncing foes around in the air with your Gerbera Devil Breaker, slashing them while precisely timing revs of your sword to charge up your Exceed meter; or chilling out as V while your summoned familiars fight all around you; or hot-swapping between an entire arsenal of weapons and fighting styles as Dante. The depth of DMC5\u2019s combat is near bottomless and endlessly fun to play around in, with finely tuned difficulty options to meet you wherever your skill level is at.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 26 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;24. Returnal&lt;\/h3&gt;\nReturnal is a trailblazer of sorts. Roguelikes have long been one of the most popular genres on the indie scene, with games like Spelunky 2, Dead Cells, Enter the Gungeon, and The Binding of Isaac leading the charge, but in the AAA space, we\u2019ve never really seen anything quite like Returnal. Returnal combines Housemarque\u2019s expertise in intense, bullet hell, arcadey shoot-em-ups, with deep roguelike mechanics and a dense, chilling atmosphere, resulting in unforgettable experiences.Returnal\u2019s one issue on release was the inability to suspend its lengthy runs and save your progress, but since that\u2019s been patched, it\u2019s hard to find flaws in this incredibly bold and ambitious take on the AAA roguelike.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/returnal-review&quot;&gt;Check out our Returnal review.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;23. Final Fantasy XVI&lt;\/h3&gt;\nFinal Fantasy 16 may have been a dramatic departure for one of the most well-known and beloved RPG series of all time, moving it closer to the realm of a pure-blooded action game \u2013 but that action does not take away away from its excellently told, brilliantly acted, dark, and captivating tale or its memorable characters. Its combat. meanwhile, is best-in-class among other action-RPGs, and is paired with an unbelievable soundtrack that enhances every emotion that it successfully attempts to pull from you. Taken all as a whole, Final Fantasy 16 is a very special game that proves that action games can also be 50-plus-hour-long epics, and that Final Fantasy games can also be action games.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/final-fantasy-16-review&quot;&gt;Check out our Final Fantasy XVI review.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;22. Horizon Forbidden West&lt;\/h3&gt;\nHorizon Forbidden West builds on the already impressive foundations of Horizon Zero Dawn to tell a deeper, more thrilling story that amps up the series\u2019 explosive fights against complex robotic foes and blockbuster action sequences, while also adding lively settlements and thoughtful, intriguing sidequests to the world. The Forbidden West itself is absolutely gorgeous on PS5 - ranging from the incredibly detailed faces of the people you meet and costumes they wear to sweeping and frequently stunning landscapes. There\u2019s a genuine sense of exploration, and loads of completely involving worldbuilding to uncover as well for those wanting to learn more. A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast and fantastic showcase for the power of the PS5.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;21. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor&lt;\/h3&gt;\nMuch like the second Star Wars movie, Respawn&apos;s second Star Wars Jedi game vaulted over the original. Survivor trusts us with control of a version of Cal Kestis who&apos;s now a full-fledged Jedi Knight rather than reverting to a Padawan, so it gets off to a running start and never slows down. Over the course of this adventure he grows into a master of superhuman mobility who can thrive in fantastic and challenging combat using multiple lightsaber styles.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nWith a new set of larger, more diverse, and densely packed worlds to explore and a memorable cast of new and returning characters, Survivor tells a story that may be predictable but is still fun and at times emotional to watch play out. Launch performance issues aside, it\u2019s a sequel that does virtually everything better than the original \u2013 which was already an exceptional Star Wars game.\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/star-wars-jedi-survivor-review&quot;&gt;Check out our Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The question for players is, to what extent can Insomniac \u201cfurther refine\u201d the gameplay? Perhaps it\u2019s planning to add depth to the combat, which is at the centre of many of the review complaints. Or maybe it plans to add variety to the play spaces in some way. Given the linearity of Marvel\u2019s Wolverine&#8217;s gameplay and the tight story it tells, it\u2019s hard to envisage significant changes here.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">However, one aspect Insomniac may be looking at is Wolverine\u2019s infamous \u201cfart gas,\u201d <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/wolverine-developer-insomniac-says-logans-scent-trail-isnt-always-on-amid-fart-gas-toggle-requests\">which has become the butt of online jokes in recent weeks<\/a>. Some have called for Insomniac to add the ability to disable Logan\u2019s scent trail entirely from the game amid complaints about handholding.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The debate around this was rekindled following the publication of Marvel\u2019s Wolverine reviews online last week, with The Washington Post journalist Gene Park calling the scent trail \u201cfart gas\u201d because of the way it appears behind characters Logan follows.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jean Grey\u2019s fart gas trail is NOT part of the navigation assist option. i turned it on and there\u2019s another green line that tells you where to go. mission waypoint (yellow marker) is on as well and THAT can be turned off.<\/p>\n<p>2nd pic i turn off the options and the gas stays. it seems\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XSBsGa6Xj0\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/XSBsGa6Xj0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cKs9uTPSG0\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/cKs9uTPSG0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gene Park (@GenePark) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GenePark\/status\/2098172794978574687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There was some confusion online about the ability to turn this feature off via accessibility options.<a href=\"https:\/\/support.insomniac.games\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52228548716819-What-Accessibility-options-does-Marvel-s-Wolverine-feature\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u> Insomniac\u2019s official list of accessibility options for Wolverine<\/u><\/a> includes a \u201cChase Assist,\u201d which lets you toggle reduced movement speed for targets during chase sequences, but it does not turn off the trail. Other navigation toggles do not turn off the scent trail either.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">This in turn led some to believe the scent trail is always on in-game, and so have called on Insomniac to add in the ability to turn it off. But, ahead of Wolverine\u2019s release, Insomniac\u2019s director of community and marketing, James Stevenson, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JamesStevenson\/status\/2098406927864607168\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>took to social media<\/u><\/a> to explain that Logan&#8217;s scent trail is baked into the way the mutant&#8217;s powers work.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cThe scent trail isn\u2019t always on,\u201d he clarified. \u201cIt represents Logan\u2019s canon mutant super senses and elite tracking ability. It only is there when he\u2019s tracking a specific scent \/ sound (a person, whisky, or another clue scent) &#8211; story\/mission moments or when he catches whiff of a collectible.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Referencing <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/final-fantasy-7-remake-director-doubles-down-on-yellow-paint-there-is-definitely-a-need-for-that-kind-of-thing\"><u>previous discourse about Final Fantasy\u2019s yellow paint guides<\/u><\/a>, some have said Logan&#8217;s scent trails remove any potential skill required for chase sequences and any joy of discovery in exploration. Could Insomniac be prepared to make changes to the way Wolverine\u2019s scent trail works?<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The only other potential changes I can think of that wouldn&#8217;t require a significant and costly rework of the foundations of the game itself have to do with New Game Plus content. Wolverine has New Game Plus day one, and indeed <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/insomniac-says-theres-plenty-in-marvels-wolverine-to-keep-people-playing-after-the-credits-roll-including-new-game-plus-day-one\">Insomniac has insisted there&#8217;s plenty for players to do once they&#8217;ve beaten the story<\/a>. But maybe there&#8217;s scope to add some more activities or challenges for players to sink their claws into.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wesley Yin-Poole Avatar\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/647a102007506e0001446162\/wes_headshot-1685964645017.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/person\/wyp\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 jsx-2809511915 bold underlined\">Wesley Yin-Poole<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 muted\">Director, News<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"author-sign-off-socials\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 author-sign-off-socials\"><button type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"View social links\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 socials-trigger\"><span title=\"X\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><span class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div role=\"listbox\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2772765485 jsx-4243969252 jsx-3705869475 dropdown-menu jsx-3625955085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/@wyp100\" id=\"author-sign-off-social-twitterHandle\" class=\"menu-item jsx-3565735818 jsx-3927327418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 menu-item-text\" data-text=\"X\">X<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ign-icon icon-twitter jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-twitter\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at\u00a0wesley_yinpoole@ign.com\u00a0or confidentially at\u00a0wyp100@proton.me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marvel\u2019s Wolverine developer Insomniac has said it\u2019s planning to \u201cfurther refine the player experience\u201d based on feedback, while insisting it\u2019s \u201cincredibly proud\u201d of the game. Wolverine is currently sitting on a 77 Metascore, with IGN\u2019s Marvel\u2019s Wolverine review returning a 6\/10. 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