Wolfchild (Master System) Playthrough
1"Wolfchild" is an action-platformer video game that tells the story of biotechnology researcher Kal Morrow and his son Saul. When Kal is kidnapped by the evil Chimera organization, Saul uses one of his father's inventions to transform himself into a wolf-human hybrid. His goal is to defeat the Chimera and rescue his father.
Developed by Core Design, the game was originally released for various platforms, including the Amiga, Atari ST, SNES, Mega Drive, and Sega Mega CD. The Master System version arrived later in 1993 when the console was nearing the end of its life cycle.
The game's adaptation to the Master System, while commendable in terms of level design and detailed graphics, suffered from poor controls. Saul collects power-ups that enable him to transform into the Wolfchild, offering gameplay reminiscent of "Altered Beast." The enemies often remain stationary, making combat less challenging. Additionally, the absence of music in the Master System version was a notable disappointment.
Overall, "Wolfchild" on the Master System showcased the console's graphical capabilities but struggled to replicate the original's gameplay experience due to control issues and missing music. It offered limited replay value and was ultimately seen as a missed opportunity to fully capture the potential of the game on the Master System.