Wolverine: Adamantium Rage
Wolverine Adamantium Rage | |
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Shahid Ahmad Genesis: Jason Page Rob Lord | |
Platform(s) | Sega Genesis, Super NES |
Release | 1994 |
Genre(s) | Action |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Wolverine: Adamantium Rage is a platform-action video game released for both the
Story
Super NES version
Wolverine is mysteriously contacted by an unknown party claiming to have information regarding his past. Deciding to follow this lead, Wolverine travels to Canada, and then Japan, battling against the Destroyer Program, Tri-Fusion, and
Making his way to the Inner Circle's mansion, Wolverine battles against
greet him.Genesis version
Recalling how
Tracking Shaw down to New York City, Wolverine is ambushed and poisoned by Cyber, trapping him in a hallucinogenic nightmare that he escapes by poisoning Cyber with his own toxin; then travelling to the Inner Circle's base to confront Shaw. Once Shaw is defeated, he and Wolverine fall into the catacombs below the base, where Trevor Fitzroy decides to finish both of them off. However, Wolverine overcomes Shaw's remaining forces, Bloodscream, and Fitzroy. Afterwards, he returns home, where he is congratulated by the X-Men.
Gameplay
Both versions are action/adventure platformers, and the player guides through large multi-floored levels, attacking enemies or solving puzzles to give him access to new areas. The Super NES version requires a set number of enemies to be destroyed before entry to the next area is granted. Both versions have a time limit that expires if the player takes too long, whereupon the character
Wolverine has different move sets based on what version the game is being played. The Super NES only grants Wolverine one main claw attack, but has Wolverine being able to climb on any wall or ceiling with his claws, and able to make springing leaps and perform high jumps. The more action-focused Genesis version has Wolverine being able to perform a multitude of claw attacks, and has a double jump that rolls Wolverine up into a ball and travel a short distance. The Sega version also gives the player a lunge attack which can be used to jump great distances as well as attack, and a quick roll which travels a great distance along the ground and allows the character to go under all enemy bullets.
Each stage is usually ended with a boss confrontation, and these differ from level to level between each version as well. Despite being quicker paced and more combat-focused, the Sega version game also places more emphasis on basic puzzle solving and level navigation, and not forced enemy destruction like the Super NES version does.
Reception
The game received mixed reviews. Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Super NES version a 6.2 out of 10, remarking that, "Wolverine has plenty of moves and lots of technique, and fans of the comic character will definitely want to check this one out. But in the end, it's routine action".[2] GamePro raved that "sharp graphics, nonstop action, and intense challenges make this game a formidable opponent for any supergamer!" They commented that the graphics and animation were comparable to "a comic book come to life".[3] Next Generation reviewed the SNES version of the game, rating it two stars out of five, and stated that "you could get just as much 'Adamantium Rage' from an old copy of Impossible Mission. If you're a Wolverine fan, go for Capcom's SNES X-Men".[4]
GamePro panned the Genesis version, criticizing the generic design, lack of excitement, and most especially the controls, which they said are so poor that even clearing the first level is almost impossible. They concluded, "when the highlights of a game are its mediocre graphics and sounds, that should trigger an immediate red flag".[5] Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it a 4.25 out of 10. Though their four reviewers were divided about the game's graphics, they unanimously commented that the controls are remarkably poor. Two of them also complained about the number of "instant hits".[6] Next Generation reviewed the Genesis version of the game, rating it two stars out of five, and stated that "Wolverine is a decent platform brawler, but in the end it's just another platform brawler. And around here that's only good for two".[7]
References
- ^ "Gaming's most important evolutions". GamesRadar. 2010-10-08. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ "Review Crew: X-Men". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 66. Ziff Davis. January 1995. p. 38.
- ^ "Wolverine: Adamantium Rage". GamePro. No. 67. IDG. February 1995. p. 31.
- ^ "Finals". Next Generation. No. 2. Imagine Media. February 1995. p. 102.
- ^ "Wolverine: Adamantium Rage". GamePro. No. 67. IDG. February 1995. p. 30.
- ^ "Review Crew: Wolverine". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 66. Ziff Davis. January 1995. p. 40.
- ^ "Finals". Next Generation. No. 5. Imagine Media. May 1995. p. 100.