A recent article by foreign media stated that Marvel's Wolverine's tight linear progression offers a more relaxed option for players tired of hundred-hour epics. Although the author noted that the game's reviews were not outstanding, its clear pacing and concise length still felt refreshing to him.
The author compares large-scale games to trips packed with tourist attractions: originally intended for relaxation, they end up being more exhausting due to the need to complete item after item on an itinerary. For him, titles requiring over 100 hours to fully experience create similar pressure; compared to running around for several easily forgettable side quests, sometimes a focused and complete journey is more satisfying.
With multiple titles launching in succession recently, players must constantly make choices within limited time frames. The author believes that regardless of budget, average players struggle to set aside enough time for every game in a dense release schedule, making playtime length an important factor when choosing new titles.
Marvel's Wolverine adopts a narrative-driven linear structure, guiding players forward with clearly marked climbing points. The author states that while this design is quite directive, it does not detract from the action sequences or story experience; the game keeps the main plot moving without requiring players to repeatedly tackle checklist-style content.
Regarding existing criticisms of the title, the author acknowledges there are still plenty of nitpicks to be made, and its technical performance may well align with its scores. However, from a personal perspective, the process of fighting as Wolverine maintained sufficient intensity and entertainment value, and the compact length allowed him to finish the game in time to move on to Silent Hill: Townfall.
The author also cited large open-world titles like Red Desert, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey as examples, stating that what he tends to remember are the core stories and main experiences, rather than side quests, collectibles, or ordinary NPCs he once helped. As his available time decreases, he has grown to prefer titles like Marvel's Wolverine that prioritize the main experience and can be completed in a shorter amount of time.