Game:

Wolverine (1991)

Category:

Let's Play

Duration: 29:31

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Developed by Software Creations
Published by LJN Ltd.
Released October 1991


Overview
Stranded on a remote, deserted island by his arch enemies, Sabretooth and Magneto, Marvel Comics' Wolverine must fight the battle of his life. Super-human powers, including regenerative healing abilities, an indestructible Adamantium skeleton and retractable razor sharp claws that slice through anything, make Wolverine a terrifying adversary... but has he finally met his match? Lead Wolverine in this world-class struggle against Sabretooth and the evil genius, Magneto. In the heat of battle, fellow X-Men Havok, Jubilee and Psylocke come to your side helping even out the score. To survive, you must complete 9 missions, including The Battle for the Skies, Trial by Fire, Trial by Water, The Dungeon of Traps, and The Land of Nightmares, until, at long last, you face your ultimate foes. Prepare for the most exciting and unpredictable X-Men adventure of them all!


Story
The game lacks any real strong narrative. However, what story can be picked up from the game is that Sabretooth has kidnapped Jubilee, Psylocke and Havok and hidden them in dangerous areas filled with enemies. Wolverine is then forced to fight through these levels, rescuing his fellow X-Men and get closer to Sabretooth. In the second to last level of the game, Wolverine fights Magneto. After talking with the rescued X-Men, Wolverine fights Sabretooth. Wolverine must force Sabretooth over a cliff, seemingly defeating his deadly advesary at last.

Levels
The game is comprised of nine themed levels. Only the final two feature any boss fights, with the final level being only a one-on-one fight with Sabretooth. Most of the levels are preceded by a relevant taunt from Sabretooth.

Level 1: The First Trial
This level seems to resemble a combat scenario in the X-Men's Danger Room.

Level 2: Trial By Air
Typical air themed level, with floating platforms aplenty.
Sabretooth Taunt: "Surprise! It's your old friend Sabretooth!"

Level 3: Trial By Traps
Underground cavern with some Hindu decorations with various traps, including swinging axe-pendulums, falling rocks and ninjas.
Sabretooth Taunt: "That was too easy! Now you'll have to watch your step"

Level 4: Trial By Water
Swimming level, where Wolverine must carefully manuever between fans and other hazards but also be aware of his slowly depleting oxygen
Sabretooth Taunt: "Hope you remembered your swim suit! Ha! Ha! Ha!"

Level 5: Trial by Terror
Horror theme set in a graveyard, where Wolverine must descend into a crypt
Sabretooth Taunt: "I hope you're not afraid of the dark!"

Level 6: Trial by Fire
Wolverine must jump across elevated platformer, or else fall into the flames below
Sabretooth Taunt: "Some like it hot!"

Level 7: Into the Fortress
Interior corridors with intricate patterns on the wall. Lots of robots to kill.
Sabretooth Taunt: "Are you having fun yet?"

Level 8: Defeat Magneto
Long and difficult exterior platforming level that ends with a boss fight with Magneto
Sabretooth Taunt: "Meet my new ally...Magneto!"

Short Intermission: A screen displays the word "Freedom!" and then a picture is shown with Wolverine standing around with sprites of Havok, Jubilee and Psylocke, whether you save them in the relevant levels or not. A short discussion follows before the final level:

Jubilee: "Magneto's fortress has been destroyed"
Psylocke: "But one question remains unanswered"
Wolverine: "...Where is Sabretooth?"
Sabretooth: "Comin' right at ya, boy!"
Wolverine: "Get out of here! This is between him and me!"

Level 9: The Final Battle
A final one-on-one boss fight with Sabretooth. He must be forced off the far right side of the screen, where he falls to his supposed demise.

For winning the game, your treated with a picture of Wolverine with his hood off, and then a "The End?" screen.