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Wolfchild

Review

Avenge your family by transforming into a wolf to battle through five hostile areas.

Wolfchild was originally released for the Sega Genesis in 1992, with Core Design developing and JVC/Virgin publishing. The Sega Genesis version was the first commercial release of the game, making both the platform-specific and original release years 1992.

About Wolfchild

"Wolfchild" is a side-scrolling action game where the player controls Saul Morrow. Saul's objective is to infiltrate the terrorist group CHIMERA, which killed his family and abducted his father, a genetic scientist.

Saul utilizes his father's research to transform into a powerful wolf hybrid. This transformation is triggered by collecting specific power-ups, granting access to a psychic projectile attack that can be enhanced. The gameplay is challenging, as taking damage will revert Saul to his vulnerable human form, where he can only use melee attacks against enemies.

The journey to confront the CHIMERA leader, Karl Draxx, involves progressing through five distinct environments. The core loop involves managing Saul's form and abilities while navigating these hostile areas.

Wolfchild Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Options menu
Starting a level
Starting the game
Baddies attack
Jumping up
How to pass?
Boss battle: cannon
Boss battle: bird-man
Jungle level
I feel better as a wolf
What lures beyond?..