With Marvel's Wolverine & More, Marvel Games Has Entered Its Golden Era

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It's safe to say that not all video games based on the Marvel universe have reached a level of quality that fans would like to see, but could be the best indicator of changing times. While there have been highlights, many Marvel games often fail to take advantage of the characters and worlds at their disposal to create unique, engaging experiences on a gameplay or narrative level. For example, became infamous for, among other things, its repetitive content that failed to live up to the potential of a video game based on Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Thankfully, Marvel games have seen a shift in quality over the past few years. The current console generation has been home to a slew of critically and commercially successful Marvel titles from well-known developers that take full advantage of the source material to craft ambitious and creative experiences. With a multitude of exciting projects on the horizon, players may find themselves in a golden era for Marvel games as a whole.

Games based on the Marvel universe have been on the rise over the past few years thanks to titles from developers that take advantage of the potential on display. Insomniac's games are arguably the best examples of the higher-quality single-player experiences being offered, with each game delivering action-packed campaigns and versatile gameplay that perfectly replicates the acrobatic abilities both Peter and Miles possess. This is all wrapped together with a series of emotional, character-driven narratives from Insomniac that demonstrate an understanding of what makes Spider-Man such a beloved hero to so many.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 isn’t an exceptionally large open-world game, but its New York City is still filled with plenty of hard-to-find secrets.

Meanwhile, titles such as show how other developers expertly blend the Marvel universe with a range of different genres. NetEase Games takes full advantage of the concept of a Marvel hero shooter, with each playable character receiving their own