Wolfchild
Wolfchild — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Wolfchild on?
- Wolfchild was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Sega CD, Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Wolfchild release?
- Wolfchild was first released on February 12, 1993.
About Wolfchild
The world's most renowned biogenetic scientist has been kidnapped and brainwashed into creating an army of bloodthirsty mutant warriors. Suddenly the fate of all mankind rests in the hands of his youngest son... and a top-secret mutating experiment known as "Project Wolfchild." -10 freaky levels filled with mind-blowing mazes, brain twisting puzzles and against all-odds combat action. -CD-quality graphics and a rockin' stereo soundtrack -Grusome cast of unrelenting schitzoid mutants, each with the power to destroy -Fully animated introduction sequence
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Sega CD, Sega Master System/Mark III
- Developer
- Core Design
- Publisher
- Core Design
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1993 | $13 | $33 | $42 | 3 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1993 | $33 | $106 | $235 | — | Low |
| Sega CDDetails ↓ | 1992 | $25 | $100 | $183 | 3 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($13).
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · Sega Game Gear · Amiga · Sega Master System/Mark III. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 6 times a year
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a month
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $25 in Oct 2010, $24 five years ago, and $12.97 as of Oct 2026.
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| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $25 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $19.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $15.95 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $15.95 | $15.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $80 | $15.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $80 | $17.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $30 | $17.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.25 | $12.92 |
| Jan 2019 | $11.43 | $19.52 |
| Jan 2020 | $12.22 | $17.81 |
| Jan 2021 | $12.02 | $16.05 |
| Jan 2022 | $19.17 | $24 |
| Jan 2023 | $16.24 | $31 |
| Jan 2024 | $19.18 | $34 |
| Jan 2025 | $12.16 | $31 |
| Jan 2026 | $19.10 | $43 |
| Oct 2026 | $12.97 | $33 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | September 1993 | MK-27060-50 | ?? · MPR-15714 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A European-only port of Core Design's computer platformer, priced about where a typical European cart sits.
This is the Master System version of Wolfchild, developed by Core Design and published by Virgin Games in Europe in September 1993. The game began on the Amiga and Atari ST in 1992 and was later released on the Super NES, Mega Drive, Sega CD and Game Gear.
The story follows biotechnology researcher Kal Morrow and his son Saul, who uses one of his father's inventions to turn himself into a wolf-like hybrid.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Master Force Issue 4 | October 1993 | TIM 78% |
| Sega Master Force Issue 6 | December 1993 | 82% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 72% |
“Overall, a good conversion with excellent visuals, but I don’t know why it’s been made so difficult.”
“The finál word has to be ‘average.’ Wolfchild offers very little in the way of originality and, without a difficulty select, it lacks a lasting appeal.”
“A challenging platform adventure — most players will find it on the difficult side. … Lots of secret passageways and detailed backdrops.”
“A very ordinary, run-of-the-mill platformer where you shoot the bad guys and collect hearts for power. Everything about this release is average and a little dull.”
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Atari ST · Sega CD · Genesis · Game Gear · Super NES
| Amiga | Core Design |
| Atari ST | Core Design |
- Amiga. ACE magazine scored the Amiga version 905 out of 1000, praising its animation, speed and responsiveness.
Before you buy
Only the European cart exists. Loose, it sits about in the middle of the European-only carts, and the look-alike risk is low. Check the manual is there on a complete copy.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $2.50 in Oct 2007, $30 five years ago, and $33 as of Oct 2026.
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| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $2.25 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $4.20 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.72 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.87 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $7.41 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.90 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $11.47 | $30 |
| Jan 2015 | $8.99 | $40 |
| Jan 2016 | $16.21 | $40 |
| Jan 2017 | $13.97 | $50 |
| Jan 2018 | $16.47 | $50 |
| Jan 2019 | $15.47 | $53 |
| Jan 2020 | $19.99 | $52 |
| Jan 2021 | $18.12 | $60 |
| Jan 2022 | $32 | $99 |
| Jan 2023 | $31 | $134 |
| Jan 2024 | $25 | $115 |
| Jan 2025 | $31 | $116 |
| Jan 2026 | $33 | $121 |
| Oct 2026 | $33 | $106 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | March 1993 | 92041 | 009119920414 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A plain run-and-shoot platformer with a good soundtrack, and a Genesis cart that sits well above the middle among US carts.
This is the Genesis version of Wolfchild, which began on the Amiga and Atari ST. Core Design and Krisalis Software are credited as developers and JVC Musical Industries published it, with a North American release in March 1993. You play Saul Morrow, who uses his father's invention to turn himself into a wolf-like hybrid and take on the Chimera organization. The action is seen from the side and scrolls in eight directions.
Electronic Gaming Monthly was unimpressed with the Genesis cart. It found the game overlong with repetitive gameplay that quickly turned dull, and said it matched the Sega CD version apart from the CD music.
What the press said at the time
“The adjustable challenge also ensures that beginners can step into Wolfchild’s paw prints.”
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · Atari ST · Sega CD · Game Gear · Super NES
| Amiga | Core Design |
| Atari ST | Core Design |
- Amiga. ACE magazine scored the Amiga version 905 out of 1000, praising its animation, speed and responsiveness.
- Super NES. Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the SNES version 5 out of 10, liking the graphics and sound effects but finding the gameplay dull.
Before you buy
Among US carts this one sits well above the middle, so compare several listings before paying. Beyond condition, check that the cart is the Genesis one, since the game also appeared on the Super NES, Sega CD, Master System and Game Gear. A complete copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $20 | $55 | $107 |
| Japanese release | — | $50 | $87 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $9.85 in Oct 2008, $40 five years ago, and $25 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $8.25 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.50 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $7.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $5.50 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.99 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $9.99 | $50 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.47 | $50 |
| Jan 2017 | $13.99 | $40 |
| Jan 2018 | $22 | $54 |
| Jan 2019 | $18.80 | $65 |
| Jan 2020 | $28 | $58 |
| Jan 2021 | $25 | $76 |
| Jan 2022 | $40 | $87 |
| Jan 2023 | $66 | $200 |
| Jan 2024 | $35 | $114 |
| Jan 2025 | $26 | $136 |
| Jan 2026 | $31 | $128 |
| Nov 2026 | $25 | $100 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | December 1992 | T-6403 | 009119920544 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 2 April 1993 | 4404 | — | — |
| Japan | 19 March 1993 | T-60104 | 4988002271580 | ¥8,800 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega CD version
A plain run-and-shoot platformer that the Sega CD barely stretches, and the magazines were divided on whether that mattered.
This is the Sega CD version of Wolfchild, developed by Core Design. It came out in North America in December 1992, in Japan on 19 March 1993 and in Europe on 2 April 1993. You play Saul, who turns into a wolf-human hybrid to fight the terrorist group Chimera.
MegaTech liked the zippy main sprite and the sound and called it good fun even though it does not use the Mega-CD's scaling or rotation. Mega was harsher: it thought the disc overpriced, a dull platformer that made no use of the hardware.
How it was made
Core Design developed it.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 16 | April 1993 | 82% |
| Sega Force Issue 19 | July 1993 | 56% |
| Sega Pro Issue 34 | July 1994 | 70% |
“Although Wolfchild doesn't use any of the sprite-scaling or rotation tricks that the Mega-CD is capable of, the sound and the responsive feel of the zippy main sprite help to maintain your interest.It's nothing new, but it's good fun all the same.”
“But sit down to play Wolfchild and the music's the last thing on your mind. Repetitive levels, predictable bad guys and slow-moving guardians form a yawnsome game with low lastability.”
“Quite a playable platform shoot 'em up with decent music. … Nothing really new and the pseudo- Anime graphics in the intro are a bit naff.”
“A suitable attempt at a CD platform, where as the Wolfchild you mutate between man and wolf. Nothing speciál.”
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · Atari ST · Genesis · Game Gear · Super NES
Before you buy
The US disc is above the middle for North American Sega CD prices. The European disc usually costs less, loose and complete, and a complete Japanese copy usually costs about half as much as a complete US one. The US disc suits a North American Sega CD, the European disc a European Mega-CD and the Japanese disc a Japanese Mega-CD. Check that the disc title and case agree.
Wolfchild screenshots
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