Summary
Marvel’s Wolverineis still a relatively unknown quantity at the moment. Giving fans little more than a short teaser trailer and logo to go off so far, developer Insomniac Games is keeping its cards close to its chest regarding its next collaboration with Marvel. With no fewer than three critically acclaimedSpider-Mangames now under its belt, Insomniac seems well-equipped to tackle the project, and fans are anxious to learn more about it sooner rather than later. The game is seemingly taking on a darker, more mature tone than its web-swinging counterparts, and Insomniac’s choice of villains should play a part in this tone manifesting. While there’s a wide range of weird and gruesome baddies to choose from, one would seem to fitMarvel’s Wolverine’s mature rating more than most others: Dr Rot.
Dr Algernon Rottwell, A.K.A. Doctor Rot, is a relatively new character who was introduced in the Wolverine Weapon X comic series in 2009. The insane doctor, whose real name is Bentley Newton, quickly seizes control of the insane asylum he is held in and turns the other patients into his workers. A skilled and intelligent doctor, Rot can remove his patients' brains while keeping them alive, using these brains to power robots if need be, and bending helpless patients to his will. His abilities, as well as his gruesome surgeries and penchant for brains, would make him adangerous adversary for Wolverine, and one who could see the story easily warrant its mature rating.
Dr. Rot Could Fit into Marvel’s Wolverine Perfectly
Over the years, Wolverine has done battle with a plethora of villains across comics and movies.Some of Wolverine’s toughest opponents such as Sabretooth and Deadpoolhave tested him physically, while others, such as Viper, have put him through his paces psychologically instead. In the comics, Dr. Rot manages to capture Wolverine and brainwash him, in an effort to expose his feral instincts and use him to harvest the brains of others. Wolverine is eventually able to wrestle back control of his mind, but this would undoubtedly make Rot a fascinating choice for an antagonist in the upcoming game.
Whichever villains are eventually used, hopefully, Wolverine will be pushed to his absolute limits both physically and mentally, giving players the chance to step into his shoes like never before. IfInsomniac’sSpider-Mangamesare anything to go by, the developer likes to use multiple villains, and there are plenty of other candidates who could fit the bill if used. From the super-powerful Magneto, who can create magnetic fields and bend metal at will, to Wendigo, a savage beast able to rip people to shreds, Wolverine certainly has no shortage of colorful opponents to go up against.
Whichever villains are eventually used, hopefully, Wolverine will be pushed to his absolute limits both physically and mentally, giving players the chance to step into his shoes like never before.
Much of Marvel’s Wolverine is Still Shrouded in Mystery
Little else is known aboutMarvel’s Wolverinecurrently, but it is heavily rumored to be semi-open-world, meaning it could have large, adjoining maps in a similar vein to themodernGod of Wartitles. This should ensure the game is relatively linear, paving the way for a tight, meaningful narrative.
Exactly what that looks like, though, is anyone’s guess right now, and fans can only speculate as to what Wolverine will be up against. With thesuccessful release ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2now firmly in the rearview mirror, Insomniac Games can focus its efforts on ensuring thatMarvel’s Wolverinereceives similar critical acclaim, and getting its choice of villains right could be paramount in achieving this.
