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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the name of two 1994 side-scrolling action games, one for the Sega Mega Drive and one for the SNES, by [[Marvel Software]] tying into the ''X-Men'' franchise. The versions differ drastically in content and gameplay. The Mega Drive game, which was not released in Japan, was developed by [[Teeny Weeny Games]] and published by [[Acclaim Entertainment]].  
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1994 side-scrolling action game released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), by [[Marvel Software]] tying into the ''X-Men'' franchise. Both versions differ drastically in content and gameplay. The Mega Drive game, which was not released in Japan, was developed by [[Teeny Weeny Games]] and published by [[Acclaim Entertainment]]. The SNES version in other hand, was developed by [[Bits Studios]] and published by [[LJN]].
  
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==Story==
 
Wolverine embarks on a quest to find out about his past, but is caught up in a series of fights. The game’s ending is non revealing however, interfering not with the comics.
 
Wolverine embarks on a quest to find out about his past, but is caught up in a series of fights. The game’s ending is non revealing however, interfering not with the comics.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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{{Down}} crouches. {{A}} jumps; {{Down}}+{{A}} rolls forward and {{A}} in mid-jump double-jumps. {{B}} kicks. {{C}} and {{Up}} both punch but in a different way. Pushing {{B}} and {{C}} simultaneously results in a two way attack. There are a number of other moves possible.
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Playing as the titular character of the game, you must guide Wolverine throughout seven levels, and also coming across his deadly foes.
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{{A}} jumps; pressing {{A}} quickly in mid-jump performs a whirling attack, which can extend Wolverine's jumping reach. {{Down}} crouches; {{Down}}+{{A}} rolls to the direction Wolverine is facing; Also, if {{left}} or {{right}} is pressed while {{down}} is held, a pouncing attack is performed. {{B}} kicks, press it quickly for a roundhouse kick. {{C}} slashes. {{Up}} makes a backhand slash. Pushing {{B}} and {{C}} simultaneously results in a two way attack.
  
 
It’s important to note that two or more enemies can’t be hit at the same time when all of them are standing in front of Wolverine, making it important to take them on out one by one.
 
It’s important to note that two or more enemies can’t be hit at the same time when all of them are standing in front of Wolverine, making it important to take them on out one by one.
  
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Your progress is recorded through passwords.
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Progress is recorded through passwords, which can be input at the options menu.
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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PAL and NTSC version are on the same cartridge and can be accessed by modifing the systems region settings. Aside from the usual speed differences, they are identical  
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*Both PAL and NTSC version are on the same cartridge and can be accessed by modifing the system's region settings. Aside from the usual speed differences, they are identical  
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==Production credits==
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{{creditsheader|[[Acclaim]] Development by "The Black Team"}}
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*'''Producer:''' Mark Flitman
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*'''Associate Producers:''' Ken Kajikawa, Tyrone Miller, Doug Yellin
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*'''Analysts:''' Michael Archer, J.J.Mazziotto
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*'''Special Thanks to:''' Mike Thomas, Dana Moreshead, Lisa Geisenheimer, CP McBee, Carol Caratciolo, Mike Hong, Linda Spelman, Simon Gouldstone, Joe Allocco, Nat Gunter, John Dempster
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{{creditsheader|[[Teeny Weeny Games|TWG]] Development}}
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*'''Programming/Graphics/Maps:''' Paul Laidlaw, Ian Richards
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*'''Sprites Drawn by:''' David Swan, Warren Hawkes, Damien Rochford, Ben Willsher
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*'''Backgrounds:''' Karl D'Costa, Tahir Rashad, Paul Mitchell
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*'''Music:''' Jason Page, Rob Lord
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*'''Compression:''' Nick Pelling
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*'''Original Design:''' Angela Sutherland
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==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==

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Wolverine: Adamantium Rage
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1 (Single-player)
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		T-81416
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		T-81416-50
Sega Mega Drive
AU 		FWOL04SMC
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		046730

Wolverine: Adamantium Rage is a 1994 side-scrolling action game released for the Sega Mega Drive and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), by Marvel Software tying into the X-Men franchise. Both versions differ drastically in content and gameplay. The Mega Drive game, which was not released in Japan, was developed by Teeny Weeny Games and published by Acclaim Entertainment. The SNES version in other hand, was developed by Bits Studios and published by LJN.

Story

Wolverine embarks on a quest to find out about his past, but is caught up in a series of fights. The game’s ending is non revealing however, interfering not with the comics.

Gameplay

Playing as the titular character of the game, you must guide Wolverine throughout seven levels, and also coming across his deadly foes.

A jumps; pressing A quickly in mid-jump performs a whirling attack, which can extend Wolverine's jumping reach. Down crouches; Down+A rolls to the direction Wolverine is facing; Also, if Left or Right is pressed while Down is held, a pouncing attack is performed. B kicks, press it quickly for a roundhouse kick. C slashes. Up makes a backhand slash. Pushing B and C simultaneously results in a two way attack.

It’s important to note that two or more enemies can’t be hit at the same time when all of them are standing in front of Wolverine, making it important to take them on out one by one.

Progress is recorded through passwords, which can be input at the options menu.

Versions

  • Both PAL and NTSC version are on the same cartridge and can be accessed by modifing the system's region settings. Aside from the usual speed differences, they are identical

Production credits

Acclaim Development by "The Black Team"
  • Producer: Mark Flitman
  • Associate Producers: Ken Kajikawa, Tyrone Miller, Doug Yellin
  • Analysts: Michael Archer, J.J.Mazziotto
  • Special Thanks to: Mike Thomas, Dana Moreshead, Lisa Geisenheimer, CP McBee, Carol Caratciolo, Mike Hong, Linda Spelman, Simon Gouldstone, Joe Allocco, Nat Gunter, John Dempster
TWG Development
  • Programming/Graphics/Maps: Paul Laidlaw, Ian Richards
  • Sprites Drawn by: David Swan, Warren Hawkes, Damien Rochford, Ben Willsher
  • Backgrounds: Karl D'Costa, Tahir Rashad, Paul Mitchell
  • Music: Jason Page, Rob Lord
  • Compression: Nick Pelling
  • Original Design: Angela Sutherland
Source:
In-game credits

Magazine articles

Main article: Wolverine: Adamantium Rage/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in GamePro (US) #64: "November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
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Print advert in EGM² (US) #5: "November 1994" (1994-1x-xx)
also published in:
  • GamePro (US) #66: "January 1995" (199x-xx-xx)[3]
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Print advert in CD Consoles (FR) #3: "Janvier 1995" (199x-xx-xx)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
89 №158, p58-59[4]
74 №75
47 №7, p15
81 №37, p116/117
67 №27, p46/47
89 №26, p62-64[2]
49 №48, p160
87 №12, p78/79
72 №62, p78
76 №40, p64/65
Sega Mega Drive
 73
Based on
10 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[5]
Cool Gamer (RU)
50
[6]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
89
[4]
Computer + Video Giochi (IT)
78
[7]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
43
[8]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
50
[9]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
85
[10]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
50
[11]
Gamers (DE) PAL
40
[12]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
74
[13]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
47
[14]
Joypad (FR) PAL
81
[15]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
63
[16]
Mega (UK) PAL
67
[17]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
80
[18]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
89
[2]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
25
[19]
Player One (FR)
49
[20]
Play Time (DE)
61
[21]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
87
[22]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
72
[23]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
76
[24]
Sega Mega Drive Review (RU)
72
[25]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
82
[26]
Video Games (DE) PAL
46
[27]
Sega Mega Drive
 64
Based on
25 reviews

Wolverine: Adamantium Rage

Mega Drive, US
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Manual
Mega Drive, EU
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Cart
Mega Drive, AU
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Mega Drive, BR
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References

  1. ↑ File:CVG UK 156.pdf, page 23
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 File:MeanMachinesSega26UK.pdf, page 62 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega26UK.pdf_p62" defined multiple times with different content
  3. ↑ GamePro, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 179
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 File:CVG UK 158.pdf, page 58 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CVG UK 158.pdf_p58" defined multiple times with different content
  5. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 265
  6. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 237
  7. ↑ Computer + Video Giochi, "Gennaio 1995" (IT; 199x-xx-xx), page 108
  8. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 40
  9. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 368
  10. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 1 January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 68
  11. ↑ GamePro, "February 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 32
  12. ↑ Gamers, "Januar 1995" (DE; 1995-01-08), page 39
  13. ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 4, episode 13" (1994-12-13, 24:00) (+12:20)
  14. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-11-xx), page 15
  15. ↑ Joypad, "Décembre 1994" (FR; 1994-1x-xx), page 116
  16. ↑ MAN!AC, "01/95" (DE; 1994-12-07), page 64
  17. ↑ Mega, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-30), page 46
  18. ↑ Mega Force, "Décembre 1994" (FR; 1994-12-02), page 54
  19. ↑ Next Generation, "May 1995" (US; 1995-04-18), page 102
  20. ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1994" (FR; 1994-1x-xx), page 160
  21. ↑ Play Time, "4/95" (DE; 1995-03-08), page 109
  22. ↑ Sega Magazine, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-15), page 78
  23. ↑ Sega Power, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-11-17), page 78
  24. ↑ Sega Pro, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-12-01), page 64
  25. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Review, "2" (RU; 1996-01-03), page 166
  26. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 224
  27. ↑ Video Games, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-23), page 110



X-Men games for Sega systems
Sega Mega Drive
 Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge (1993) | X-Men (1993) | Wolverine: Adamantium Rage (1994) | X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995) | X-Women: The Sinister Virus (unreleased)
Sega Game Gear
 Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge (1994) | X-Men (1994) | X-Men: GamesMaster's Legacy (1994) | X-Men: Mojo World (1996)
Sega Saturn
 X-Men: Children of the Atom (1995) | X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1997)
Sega Master System
 X-Men: Mojo World (1996)
Sega 32X
 X-Men: Mind Games (Unreleased)
X-Men related media
Music
 Sega Tunes: X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1996)
Unlicensed X-Men games for Sega systems
Sega Mega Drive
 X-Men vs. Street Fighter (Mega Drive) (1998)
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