X2: Wolverine's Revenge GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer

X2: Wolverine's Revenge

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SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperVicarious Visions
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesX-Men
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Game Boy Advance, X2: Wolverine's Revenge is an action game developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. It blends action and platformer elements.

It is part of the X-Men series; on the GBA you can also try X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse and X-Men: The Official Game. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men (Genesis) and The Uncanny X-Men (NES). Vicarious Visions also made Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace, Spider-Man 3 and SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom for the GBA.

X2: Wolverine's Revenge is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing X2: Wolverine's Revenge is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

X2: Wolverine's Revenge gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

X2: Wolverine's Revenge walkthroughs & guides

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X2: Wolverine's Revenge FAQ

Who made X2: Wolverine's Revenge?

It was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.

Is X2: Wolverine's Revenge multiplayer?

No. X2: Wolverine's Revenge is a single-player game.

How long does X2: Wolverine's Revenge take to play?

As an action game, X2: Wolverine's Revenge typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about X2: Wolverine's Revenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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