“Marvel's Wolverine”: Critics vs. Users? PS Store Star Rating Far Outpaces 70s-Range Metascore, Sparking Buzz

"Marvel's Wolverine" was released on September 15, 2026. The game has sparked discussion due to the significant discrepancy between its Metascore from critics and the user ratings on the PS Store.

“Instead of freedom, what I gained was the pure joy of violence.” High-Scoring International Reviews for ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ | Game*Spark – Japanese and International Game Information Site

Here are the international reviews for *Marvel’s Wolverine*, scheduled for release on September 15, 2026.

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Highly rated at 4.85 stars or higher on the PS Store. It’s making headlines for significantly exceeding its Metascore

This title is an action game starring "Wolverine." As of September 16, its Metacritic Metascore stands at 77 out of 100, based on 120 reviews.

While a score in the 70s is typical for a major title, the fact that the game is receiving significantly higher ratings on the PlayStation Store—where purchasers can rate it—has generated a lot of buzz.The international media outletInsider Gamingreported that as of September 15, approximately 6,400 reviews had been posted on the PS Store, with an average 5-star rating of 4.84 stars (equivalent to about 97 out of 100).

As of 4:30 PM on September 16, the PlayStation Store page shows that the game has received approximately 16,000 reviews, with an average rating of ★4.85.

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On the international forumReddit, there were various opinions regarding the fact that when user ratings are converted to a 100-point scale, there is a difference of about 20 points compared to the Metascore.

• There has always been a difference between critics’ reviews and players’ reviews, for better or worse.

• It’s ridiculous that a 7 (Good) is considered bad. I just don’t get it.

• The vast majority of the general public buying this game probably doesn’t even care about (or even know about) critic scores or the game’s flaws.

• I think that’s absolutely right. After all, most people aren’t glued to the internet, discussing every game they play on social media.

• If you dig even a little deeper into these issues, you’ll inevitably end up with the nonsense of a culture war led by YouTube charlatans.

• I’ve seen all the bad reviews and Reddit posts, but this game is actually good, and instead of getting caught up in pointless online debates, you should just play it and see for yourself.

• It’s a linear action game starring my favorite character, and I really love the story. Sure, it’s not the kind of game that redefines the genre, but it’s exactly what I’m in the mood for right now.

Points raised on the forum include the tendency for critics to give low scores, the so-called “filter bubble” (bias in opinions) on online message boards, and, above all, the fact that the game receives high praise from people who’ve actually played it.

Game*Spark Review: “Marvel’s Wolverine”—No Restrictions on Mincing Up Both Enemies and Yourself! The “Keep Attacking or Die” Combat Is So Wolverine. But It Also Feels a Bit “Too Contained” | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

There are all kinds of games out there that depict “violence.”

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In Game*Spark’s review of this title, the lack of content was cited as a negative point. Since PS Store reviews can be submitted even before completing the game, it’s possible that the star rating may change in the future.

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