The Evolution of Wolverine in Video Games

If there’s any Marvel hero who can challenge Deadpool or Spider-Man in the popularity department these days, it’s Wolverine. That’s why it’s fitting that the ol’ Canucklehead is joining Spidey in getting a big-budget action game from the folks at Insomniac.
That's right -- things are looking up for Wolverine in games and movies again. Aside from the Insomniac Wolvie game that's in the works, Hugh Jackman is also returning to the character, joining Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool & Wolverine, which will finally properly unite the two heroes. In the MCU to boot! We just got our first official trailer for Deadpool 3 during the Super Bowl, and man, are we excited.
Wolverine has a fascinating history in the video game realm. It took years for developers to figure out how to translate both his distinctive look and his unique powers from page to screen. Let’s take a look back at Wolverine’s clawful evolution in video games...

[@hmbyshrty84]

Hugh Jackman wearing the classic yellow is literally right around the corner.

[@aaronzachary3979]

Video games was a voice actor of Hugh Jackman and Mark Hamill great job of the voice.

[@spystar18]

If ever a game needed a remaster, it's the X-Men Legends franchise.

[@chronolynx360]

Agree, X-Men legends 1 and 2 is the best action RPG

[@moises75434]

@@chronolynx360literally the BEST. XMLegends 2 was a better rpg than the Ultimate Alliance series as well in my opinion.

[@frofrozzty]

It has a pretty active modding community. Maybe one day someone will drop an upscale mod or something, too many people love those games.

[@adamsummers3518]

Preach it brother

[@rahmellbrown162]

Facts bro!!

[@phrozac]

How is X-Men 2: Clone Wars missing? That game was awesome and the character sprites were really well done. Also, that's not Marc Silvestri's art @1:22, that's Jim Lee.

[@walkout85]

The Uncaged edition of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine game for PS3 is by far my favorite game with Wolverine in it.

[@cable7152]

Top tier

[@FriedHedgehogBalls]

Man we need a MVC4 - Wolverine fits that frantic MVC gameplay so well.

[@kadosho02]

Totally agree. Just dumb founded by Infinite and the bad choices with the game. A true fourth entry would be a comeback, with Logan & friends

[@julesdedoro9950]

Possibility for Ultimate MVC Infinite has 2 endings until Multiverse MVC sequel. Lego Marvel 2 will expanded story chronopolis adding new map

[@rahmellbrown162]

@@kadosho02facts bro

[@jamiedeering3400]

Wolverine's revenge was one of my favourite games growing up, also this guy needs to learn how to say Adamantium

[@GODi76667]

Remember Simbayot😏🤣

[@pharsight3194]

You missed Midnight Suns and X-Men 2: The Clone Wars. Both are solid games.

[@joaoneves6053]

Where's Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects?

[@slmped8598]

Definitely a hidden gem

[@domrodriguez9565]

Can’t believe these fools left it out… Games was amazing! Being a kid and hearing these heroes cussing too 😂

[@mixey01]

"Adamanium Rage" 😏

[@Situaties]

This man can’t pronounce Adamantium

[@greggustafson]

Or Konami lol

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

Berzerker rage!!!

[@josephskinner300]

thats what its really called @@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN

[@EL_80]

For real, learn how to pronounce these things!

[@Hgraves102]

You forget midnight suns

[@cable7152]

Pretty sure this was made even before that came out, based on a few things said during the video.

[@AzizShiddo]

LEGO marvel avengers too included a playable wolverine character

[@natagu5794]

@@cable7152 The game came out more than 1 year ago. It would have been weird if they are holding onto the video for this long.

[@itsdeonlol]

X-Men Origins was cool!

[@CloutGod_504]

How tf did y’all forget about Marvels Rise of the Imperfects?

[@GODi76667]

Love that game also the PSP version was kinda Mid beacuse there was no Cinematic cut scenes🤔

[@brandonharding118]

They actually skipped a lot games.

[@cable7152]

Brah said Adimanium, 😂 Also, when was this made, set photos of Hugh in the Yellow and Blue have been public for months now.

[@DarrenBane028]

Wolverine: Hey bub, you should've called in sick today.

[@gamemaster2192]

wheres X-Men 2 clone wars(that's consider to be one of the Best X-men game of the side scrolling era)

[@Blade2xtremeFTW]

Came here to say the same 🍻 Magneto OP

[@nuggythebear]

"We don't know much about Insomniac's Wolverine" umm 🤔😅 there's lots of pre alpha gameplay out there.

[@djdubc09271]

We don't talk about that

[@josephskinner300]

if u respect insomniac games. we don't credit leaked information.

[@josephskinner300]

FACTS. discredit LEAKS!@@djdubc09271

[@47mahmood]

X2 Wolverine's Revenge was my favorite game back in the days.

[@Kingrke1]

Fr, I'd play it now

[@jordanm7923]

I’m sorry … you said this is the closest we would see Jackman in the yellow costume when talking about X-men origins game. Yet we all know he’s in deadpool 3 in the yellow costume

[@goncalopereiraandrade]

Hi IGN, You didn’t talk about Marvel Nemesis videogame for the PS2. Where Wolverine was really great in that videogame as well. Have a nice day :)

[@primealpha2564]

Rise of the Imperfects

[@cable7152]

Also Clone Wars for Genesis

[@IceDizzy]

“This kid’s crying… Do something!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@makielcepeda9003]

Xmen Legends are goated

[@Darkporter]

My favourite wolverine games are origins and wolverines revenge

[@greg4052]

Mutant Apocalypse & Adamantium Rage.

[@arbknight12]

I’m still hoping for another Deadpool game. Preferably with Nolan North.

[@MoviesR4Life1]

Agreed 👍

[@akarisaberwolf8762]

X-2 Wolverine's Revenge and X-Men Origins Wolverine were my two favorites of all time.

[@user-uc3uk7vz7u]

Insomniac game 🥰🥰 I can wait trailer 2024

[@dariusgordon2266]

Mutant apocalypse was my first X-men game.

[@erickdelgado3014]

That insomniac game looks dope

[@randymaramot3076]

No video game company does it better than Capcom's version of Wolverine. This stays true to its berserkness.

[@gusnunez1254]

You IGN guys forgot to include other games that Wolverine is playable: - X-Men 2: Clone Wars (Sega Genesis) - X-Men: Mojo World (Sega Game Gear) - X-Men: Mutant Wars (Game Boy Color) - X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse (Game Boy Advanced) - X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PS2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS version) - X-Men: Wolverine's Rage (Game Boy Color) + Marvel Super Heroes (Arcade) + Marvel Super Heroes VS Street Fighter (Arcade) Think better IGN, THINK!

[@cable7152]

And Rise of the Imperfects

[@mac5er]

X-Men: Madness in Murderworld

[@udemeebong3242]

Could've waited for Insomniac's Wolverine before releasing this.

[@ASH911]

ultimate spider-man where you have to fight Wolverine as venom !

[@greendro6410]

This was a great video ☺️

[@ImViruxx]

Insomniac is about to blow everyone’s minds 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💙💙

[@chuckenigma]

1:22 Uh, that's not Marc Silvestri, that's Jim Lee art.

[@aaronoutdoors7556]

X-men origins wolverine is the only wolverine game anyone needs.

[@jmaguire2232]

12:28 Hugh Jackman wears the yellow suit in the upcoming Deadpool movie.

[@bluebunnybooks]

My favorite Avenger.

[@josiahthompson6049]

How do they say "at this point this is the closest we will see Jackman wear the classic yellow and blue spandex" when Jackman is going to be wearing that suit in Deadpool and Wolverine?

[@azamatt848]

The Xmen origins wolverine game was phenomenal

[@phokingkhoi]

He also had a cameo in the Ultimate Spiderman game

[@IceDizzy]

Wolverine’s Revenge was one of the best games fr. Ahead of it’s time. 🔥🔥🔥

[@VengeanceistheLords-ff7ky]

"Not animal...I AM A MAN!"

[@beachloa3095]

Aren’t we seeing him wear the classic yellow spandex in Deadpool 3

[@SpectralSound.]

Ultimate marvel vs capcom 3 with the new mods where we have characters like cyclops,gambit,bishop or venom(next is blade to be released) is a must for all x-men/marvel fans.

[@Floyd78]

The latest game with Wolverine is missing on the list: Marvel Midnight Suns

[@Isaac-tirar]

Congrats ign for 18 mil subs

[@dx7689]

Don’t forget his appearance in Spider-Man web of shadows

[@KazzKobb]

He also appeared in Ultimate Spider-man game

[@cable7152]

He also appeared in the Deadpool game.

[@KazzKobb]

He also appeared in Ultimate Spider-man game

[@maxharlow5056]

@3:33 What are "animanium claws" supposed to be..?

[@sardarhomra2455]

You guys forgot Super Hero Squad Online

[@Weirwood256]

Ada-MANE-tium is what Terrence Howard’s claws are made of

[@keandregreen5628]

X2 wolverines revenge was one of my favorite Xbox games

[@user-uc3uk7vz7u]

Xbox 320😂😂😂

[@edwardcaputo4118]

Where was Sega Genesis’s X-Men 2? Probably the best game of the 8 & 16 bit era

[@jzhen001]

How do u miss web of shadows ???

[@KodyMK]

Why does he keep saying adamantium that way?

[@KingTwonB23]

94 X-men was my favorite growing up

[@ImmortalHulk447]

9:51 how can it echo the ultimate spider-man game when it came out before it?

[@Postpost90s]

Wish this video was longer

[@kingshadow8782]

Wow!

[@juanca3]

Didn't Wolverine appear in the midnight suns?

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Yes

[@thomasvanger5644]

Come on! How can you not include "X-Men2: Clone Wars" for the Sega Genesis?

[@paveltykva4026]

You have listed everything from the beginning, but didnt included last years Marvel: Midnight Suns?🤔

[@osarumenerhunmwunsee]

We still waiting for x men 97 trailer.

[@Shap00]

marvel nemesis rise of the imperfects got no mention :(

[@Iam-ri5zv]

Wolverine should've gotten his own Megaman Zero-esque game. Those 2d games had A LOT of potential.

[@rashidhumine]

X-Force Wolverine Suit

[@danielloyola3126]

X-men 2 Clone Wars Sega Genesis 1995

[@rendered_useless2093]

Don't forget about Wolverine in Web of Shadows!

[@MikeMeeple]

No X Men 2 Clone Wars for Genesis?

[@_DreamzGaming]

13:41 you sure we don't know much?

[@Tstumpman]

You forgot clone wars for the Genesis, arguably among the best X-Men games.

[@jessemillan1385]

X-Men X2 Wolverine's Revenge, X-Men Next Dimension, and the X-Men Legends games were the best times of Wolverine being done right. Let's hope Insomniac's Wolverine fulfill it's potential in a more bloody and brutal "rated M for Mature" fashion.

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Wolverine and other X-Men characters are in Midnight Suns

[@johnnada6855]

And the Genesis Wolverine game ?

[@MJbulls23airJs]

Not one mention of X-Men 2: Clone Wars?

[@SpectralSound.]

Imagine a modern x-men legends 3 with today's graphics and a more complex gameplay....

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Typical IGN missing out on everything. They even missed the Lego version.😂

[@blvckvstvr1833]

We need another rise of the imperfects type marvel game

[@swingersfan]

That’s Jim Lee’s art, not Marc’s. 1:22

[@Tobylake-jt6gu]

Hey you forgot wolverine and the X-men on the leapfrog

[@AMC5274]

X-Men Destiny wasn't that bad. It was an enjoyable weekend kind of game.

[@kingshadow8782]

I’m here!

[@VengeanceistheLords-ff7ky]

Wolverine revenge quote "not animal...I AM A MAN!!!"

[@Jburneyjr]

So no mention of Clone Wars?

[@ubeezy_538]

Ada-man-tee-umm, not adamanium

[@rajdenful]

What about Web of Shadows?

[@elbinjrose1125]

X-men origins will forever be the standards.

[@3DbeautyLove]

This need 1 million likes stop playing with the ICON

[@ho0d]

"Adamanium"... "Kunami".... does this guy even PLAY games or is familiar with the X-Men/Wolverine at all? 😂😂😂

[@jared50709]

No Midnight Suns mention.smh

[@TheLongWind]

Playing the NES Wolverine game was one of the saddest moments of my childhood. Losing health while using the claws!? What morons made this??

[@david-TheRave]

They need to remaster the xmen legends series for new consoles with online play

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

We need a new X-Men legends game

[@Elibbb-sx3kg]

Wolverine is the only one who can save the mcu

[@osarumenerhunmwunsee]

What about Deadpool ?

[@MrYoda1978]

And Deadpool

[@GamerIntelligence]

A multi-billion dollar franchise needs "saving" 😂

[@MrYoda1978]

@@GamerIntelligencesince the recent MCU films haven’t been great with the exception of the last last guardians of the galaxy movie

[@Armando_Aranda]

Not even the Marvel Cinematic Universe can save the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

[@elpoder08]

Koo-nami

[@rdm31375]

You forgot marvel nemesis rise of the imperfects…

[@robertwhite97477]

they need to either port x-men origins wolverine to xboxseries x/s ps5 and steam or remaster it cos that game and the deadpool game would get ppl more hyped for deadpool 3

[@freddyfasthands8131]

Spider-Man Web of Shadows has a venom wolverine

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Its ADAMANTIUM

[@predatoryzzx]

X-Men Legends 2 is still the best X-Men game ever made!

[@jessefleming7320]

Missed xmen the clone wars