Wolfchild Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer / Action

Wolfchild

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SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperCore Design
PublisherVirgin
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Wolfchild is a platformer released for the Sega Master System, developed by Core Design and published by Virgin. It blends platformer and action elements.

Core Design also made Asterix and the Great Rescue, Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck and Chuck Rock for the Master System.

Wolfchild is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Wolfchild is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Wolfchild gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Wolfchild cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C1-0009
Infinite Energy00C1-0107

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Wolfchild walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Wolfchild FAQ

Who made Wolfchild?

It was developed by Core Design and published by Virgin.

Is Wolfchild multiplayer?

No. Wolfchild is a single-player game.

How long does Wolfchild take to play?

As a platformer, Wolfchild 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 Wolfchild 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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