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Wolverine Gameplay Demo Violence Makes It Look Like Mortal Kombat

State of Play renewed with a fresh look at Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac, delivering a lengthy gameplay sequence that centers on brutal, close-quarters combat. The trailer shows Wolverine infiltrating a fortified camp, eviscerating foes, and triggering environmental chain reactions, such as a steel beam crash that drops a shipping container. Jean Grey’s telekinesis helps momentarily restrain enemies as the action intensifies. Cybernetically enhanced Reavers appear throughout, underscoring a darker, more mature tone than Spider-Man. A motorcycle chase, high-speed jumps, and direct claw strikes highlight the combat system, while the Rage meter climbs to new visual tiers. The clip also confirms Liam McIntyre as Logan’s voice and performance capture, and signals a broader lineup of Marvel characters like Omega Red, Mystique, and Sabretooth to appear in the game. The presentation notes substantial accessibility options, suggesting a broader audience for this title.