Despite the hit Marvel film X-men Origins: Wolverine getting something of a negative critical response (then there’s a whole lot of anger from the die-hard Marvel comics fans), the official Wolverine video game seems like it could almost be the greatest comic book film tie-in-game for a ludicrously long time. While fans watch the movie juggling with comics continuity plenty, the creators of the licensed X-men Origins: Wolverine video game have faced the challenge to get hold of the original source material and create something impressive out of the chaotic mix of a film. They’ve done a pretty good job, too. The fruits of their labours are there for you all to check out for yourself in the new Wolverine video game on the Playstation 3, Xbox and Nintendo Wii.
A Wolverine video game has never really been able to recreate that special something that legions of comic and graphic novel enthusiasts have adored for many years. However, the new X-Men Origins: Wolverine video game does seem to get it right, which is very impressive seeing as the film itself seems to have been a huge misfire. This could be a very rare occurrence indeed- a video game that is actually better than the
movie it is based upon.
The first thing you may take note of is the cool combat system this game offers. It does capture some of the gut-churning action that being the character of Wolverine would allow you. His healing factor adds another dimension to proceedings too, and it is marvellous to see a mainstay of his comic book and movie persona recreated so well by the Wolverine video game designers. Logan’s powers in this licensed Wolverine video game constantly heal as you receive injuries, but you’ll need to duck and hide a while if your life energy gets too low.
With progressively more fearsome bad guys to face throughout the game, it becomes an increasingly thrilling experience the more you play. Boasting stunning graphics and audio, it does hurl you into the thick of the action, and with so many X-Men comic book characters turning up throughout this Wolverine video game, there is a huge amount to keep hardcore fans energized. Another great feature of the game-play is the ability to focus on certain aspects of Wolverine’s mutated senses by using your control pad, letting you spot enemies, entrances and more that you could otherwise miss.
As an overall package, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine video game is a huge success, offering you all the thrills of the Wolverine film on the best video games consoles with added cool stuff that the film lacks. With crisp, beautiful visuals and powerful sound design, the game really gets you intothe character and his berserker rage, and is a exciting new addition to the number of Marvel movies games. The new Wolverine video game is excellent, Bub.
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