If you arrange an impromptu poll on the topic "Who is your favorite character from the X-Men universe?", Then in the vast majority of cases you will hear a quick and categorical answer - Wolverine. Therefore, it is quite fair that this charismatic variety of marten was awarded a separate media project. The plot of X-Men Origins: Wolverine is based on the events of the film of the same name (premiered in May this year), in which we will be told about military experiments, the mysterious past of James Logan and the circumstances under which he acquired an adamantium skeleton and began to make acquaintances from the mutant class.
The Friv game is being developed by the well-known company Friv2Online Games Studio (Heretic, Soldier of Fortune, Quake 4), which knows about Marvel comics firsthand - from their pen came X-Men Legends (two parts) and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance , which, although did not turn out to be masterpieces, but still found their audience. The Wolverine project is clearly a different field. Game producer Dan Vondrak cites hurricane slashers such as God of War and Devil May Cry as the main creative reference points . Then he modestly adds that his brainchild will not be equal in speed and dynamics.
The combat system is a cornerstone for action creators. So in this case, the developers are focusing on combat: the most intuitive and simple control is promised, as well as full control over the attack process. Battles will be based on three actions (capture, light hit, heavy hit), the combinations of which easily turn into spectacular series. In addition to this, Quick Time Events are announced.
The first part of the film epic about mutants was released in 2000 and turned out to be the very can opener that opened the tin can of Marvel Comics. It was after her that the film adaptations of Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man and other heroes saw the light.
The film by Brian Singer (director of the famous thriller "Suspicious Persons") surprised not only with special effects and dashing stunts, but also with the presence of some social connotation, for which it received very flattering reviews from critics and high ratings from the audience. In 2003 and 2006, the second and third parts were released, respectively.
The original X-Men were also a landmark event for Australian actor Hugh Jackman . After the role of Wolverine (by the way, Dougray Scott was originally approved for her) his career went up rapidly. Hugh has appeared in such films as Swordfish Password (2001), Van Helsing (2004), Fountain (2006), Prestige (2006).
As you know, each mutant has its own set of unique abilities. Logan's bestial instinct will help find hidden ways to achieve the goal, as well as suggest the vulnerabilities of bosses. But the main feature of Wolverine (besides the blades that grow out of fists, of course) is its ability to regenerate. Wounds on the body of the protagonist appear in real time, immediately after contact with something piercing and cutting. During fleeting respites, we can watch the cuts magically heal and scar before our eyes.
And the bloody wounds will not go anywhere, do not hesitate. In general, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is preparing to surprise with unprecedented brutality and bloodthirstiness. Forget the lurid "Bam!" during a savory hit on the enemy. Now everything is in an adult way - if the main character begins to wield his half-meter claws, then he will not do without hemorrhage. Severed heads and dismemberment are very difficult to compare with the world of the X-Men to which we are used to, so this aspect is likely to cause a lot of controversy in the fan environment.
Some of the standard and obvious that developers can offer us. Firstly, high-level interactivity is promised - you can chop trees with terrible blades (by the way, their sharpness can be pumped!) And throw objects of the environment at enemies. Second, there will be a growl from the speakers, recorded in the voice of Hugh Jackman, the lead actor in the film.
Until now, only the lazy has not spoken about the low quality of games on film licenses. But keep in mind that there are also nice exceptions like Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay . The project about the adventures of Wolverine will not be a representative of the AAA-class, but he is quite capable of becoming entertainment for several evenings and providing the opportunity to once again admire the familiar heroes.