The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mitch Saltzman (IGN) | FPS #104
Summary
Hosts Lucy, Ralph, and Jake discuss the new Wolverine game with guests Gene Park and Mitch Saltzman, noting its mixed reception and 77 Metacritic score. They critique the repetitive combat, unsatisfying bosses, and controversial scent-trail mechanics, while praising the voice acting and character dynamics. The episode also covers news on the Ocarina of Time remake, Kojima updates, and an interview with the directors of The Blood of Dawnwalker.
Topics discussed
Explaining Buc-Ease and Wawa to Jake
Introducing guests for the Wolverine discussion
Debate on Wolverine's story, Team X, and character
Criticism of the skill tree progression system
Analysis of combat mechanics and boss design
Comparison to X-Men Origins and helicopter scenes
Sponsored segment for power bank
Discussion on character models and accessibility
Critique of hand-holding and game friction
Final verdicts on the Wolverine game
Hideo Kojima's move to Xbox and Death Stranding
Excitement for Ocarina of Time remake
Review of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
Interview with developers of Vampire: Bloodlines 2
Review of the samurai game Onusha
Discussion on the Michael Myers horror game
First impressions of Elden Ring and Big Walk
Review of Metro Exodus and a stage play
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