Play WolfChild on Snes Online

WolfChild came out on the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed by Core Design. It was part of that wave of action platformers that really tried to push the hardware, with big sprites and a cinematic style, though it sometimes felt a bit rough around the edges compared to some of the more polished titles on the system.

You control a scientist named Joe who, after his father is kidnapped, injects himself with an experimental serum that lets him transform into a powerful werewolf. The main goal is to fight through heavily guarded facilities to rescue your dad. The core mechanics are built around that transformation; as the wolf, you fire psychic energy blasts and can climb certain walls, while in human form you're weaker, relying on a limited punch attack. The game is structured through screen by screen exploration, with some light puzzle solving involving keycards and switches. It's a difficult game, with enemy placement that demands careful timing and resource management, especially with the limited wolf energy. The constant shift between forms, planning when to unleash the beast and when to conserve power, gives the whole experience a tense, strategic rhythm.