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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Wolverine
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Software Creations and published by LJN, Wolverine arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Software Creations also made Silver Surfer, Solstice and Treasure Master for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Wolverine 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.
Wolverine cheats & codes
58 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life (Player 1) | PEUSZALA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives (Player 1) | TEUSZALA |
| Start With 9 Lives (Player 1) | PEUSZALE |
| Start With 1 Life (Player 2) | PEVIYALA |
| Start With 6 Lives (Player 2) | TEVIYALA |
| Start With 9 Lives (Player 2) | PEVIYALE |
Wolverine walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Wolverine FAQ
When did Wolverine come out on the NES?
Wolverine was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Wolverine?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by LJN.
Is Wolverine multiplayer?
No. Wolverine is a single-player game.
How long does Wolverine take to play?
As an action game, Wolverine 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 Wolverine 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.