'Marvel's Wolverine' Gets Memed And Mocked Online Following Game's Release

Marvel's Wolverine Gameplay Criticism, also known as Wolverine Game Controversy or Wolverine Game Memes, refers to online criticism, backlash and mocking memes surrounding the 2026 action-adventure video game Marvel's Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Following its release in mid-September 2026, the video game received generally positive reviews from critics, while also attracting criticism and backlash from many players over its gameplay, which was widely perceived as overly simplistic, hand-holding and far too easy. As reviews and gameplay footage circulated online, some players argued that the game had been overhyped and criticized aspects of its combat, level design and narrative, as well as comparisons to Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man series of games. In particular, Wolverine garnered significant backlash over the "Scent Trail" feature (with players calling it "fart gas") that is used to guide players with a blue line to objectives and items. Additionally, the game's quick-time events (QTEs) sparked controversy, with players showing parts of the game where it was impossible to lose or it played itself. In the days surrounding its release, many users began creating memes about Wolverine, mocking its difficulty, game design and other aspects as it generated discourse across social media, similar to the criticisms about the contentious game Mixtape in May 2026.