First X-Men Origins Game

See the screenshot , that’s the first in-game pic of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the videogame, NOT the movie. As you can tell, it looks like not only does the game use the likeness of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but the graphics will be extremely detailed and very close to the real deal.

According to 1-Up and EGM, who got the exclusive cover-story blow-out on the game, say that it is not only very violent (in keeping with the Wolverine of the comics, I hope) but also more along the lines of Ninja Gaiden II than a “standard” action game. Players will get to take the role of Logan and experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond. Here is the official description of the game:

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is an epic action-adventure featuring a true-to-character Wolverine gameplay experience that takes gamers through and beyond the movie’s storyline. Set in a variety of vivid real-world locales, the title challenges players to hone their animal instinct as they uncover hidden dangers, hunt and destroy enemies, and take on seemingly insurmountable situations while discovering the truth about Wolverine’s tragic past. With razor-sharp adamantium claws unsheathed, the future X-Man enacts lightning-quick combat, evasive maneuvers, in-depth combo attacks, and an array of brutal finishing moves. Wolverine doesn’t just deliver massive damage, either — he also takes it, thanks to his mutant regenerative power that heals him in real time right before the player’s eyes.

Developed by Raven Software (makers of X-Men Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance), the game will feature a “simple but elegant” and accessible combat system, cool boss fights including an initial one against a Sentinal robot (YES!), seamless cinematic cut-scenes that will bridge the gameplay bits and lots more.

The game will launch alongside the global release of the film in May of 2009 for Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PC, Wii, DS, and PSP game systems.