Summary
The excitement overDeadpool & Wolverinemight have some fans hankering for that sweet, sweet content with their favorite mustelid-themed X-Man.Marvel’sMidnight Sunsoffers fans just that: a fully developed story in an explorable 3D world and turn-based combat with a deckbuilding aspect included. Firaxis, known forturn-based strategy gameslikeXCOM, stepped out of their comfort zone for this one.
The game has a ton to offer for comic book fans — especially fans of theX-Men. Players can also unlock tons of cosmetics in the game, including outfits, some for combat and other to wear around the Abbey. Not all of them are created equally, but many of them harbor major Easter Eggs for comic book fans. Wolverine follows this trend, butwhichMidnight Sunsoutfit for Wolverine is the best?
12Bonus Entry: Swimsuits
Would Wolverine Prefer To Be Au Naturale?
Theswimsuitsonly really come into play when characters spend time in the hot tub or recuperate from battle. Many of them feel like afterthoughts for the characters, and that’s definitely the vibe with Wolverine’s options above.
Though the colors are on brand, that’s about it. Swim trunks and swim briefs don’t feel very authentic to Logan, but they serve a purpose in the game all the same, minor as it may be.
11Book Club Wolverine
I Ain’t A Nerd, Bub
Let’s be honest, Logan isn’t much of a book guy; he says so himself in the game. Yet he joined the club all the same, so he gets the t-shirt unlockjust like Blade,Captain Marvel, and Captain America. The rest of the outfit is a generic pair of jeans and boots. There’s a bit of asset recycling inMidnight Sunsas well,which doesn’t help this outfit.
Even when not being compared to his other Abbey outfits, this one misses the mark on coolness, lore friendliness, and authenticity. Of course…in this case, that’s kind of the point, isn’t it?
10Full Force Wolverine
Understated Doesn’t Need To Be Boring, But This Is
Deadpool has a similar outfitto this one inMidnight Sunscalled “Xcessive Force” as a tribute to his participation inX-Force. However, also like Deadpool’s, this outfit falls a bit short of hitting good marks of coolness, lore friendliness, and authenticity. Again — is a tight muscle shirt what Wolverine would pick to train or lounge in? Doubtful.
More than that, it’s is the reused assets issue again. We see plain black pants and standard black boots. The only defining feature here that makes it “Wolverine” is the X logo and brittle reference toX-Force.It’s fine, but that’s about it.
9Instructor Wolverine
A Builder Of Young Minds (With Claws)
Logan might not admit it all the time, but he really loves mentoring young mutants. He has special moments inMidnight Sunswhere he specifically talks to The Hunterabout Magik, and how much they have in common. Having an outfit in this theme is a neat homage, and reminder that Logan can be soft from time to time.
Of course, the specialness begins and ends right there; Logan probably wouldn’t pick this outfit for himself. Additionally, it isn’t very cool either. But hey, they can’t all be winners.
8Classic Wolverine (Abbey)
This Outfit Has Its Place, And It’s In The Middle
Wolverine has long been at odds with Sabretooth, a.k.a. Victor Creed (as seen above), who often worked with Magneto against the X-Men.The Classic Wolverine outfitinMidnight Sunsechoes the yellow/blue color scheme of Logan’s traditional outfit while fitting it into the muscle-shirt motifs in which every character in the game can partake.
The color scheme makes it more unique, but overall, the outfit is a bit underwhelming. It’s a solid pick, but there are better ones that Logan would pick for himself. Also, why wear a belt and jeans with a workout shirt?
Get On Your Bikes And Ride, Bub
Logan is a biker dude, so he’s got to gear up properly. That mutant healing factor isn’t something to take for granted, after all. Proper bike gear is essential when riding exposed on any kind of motorcycle, moped, or scooter. That means a nice leather coat and, preferably, protective pants and other gear like pads. A helmet is non-negotiable — even with Logan’s hair.
This outfit more than likely references the “Long Road” story arc inWolverine Max. Here, we see Logan trying to “turn his life around,” eschewing his previously violent impulses and taking up more of a heroic mantle. It’s not all capes and smiles, but whatjourney of self-discoveryis?
6Down Time Wolverine
A Concert Might Destroy Logan’s Hearing Though
This shirt is a neat little reference for comic fans, but might not land for casual fans who playMidnight Suns. Though Thor’s Hammer is Mjolnir, a different Thor had another hammer: Lightbringer. Alison Blaire also fronted a band which she named Lightbringr — which is the text that appears on this shirt for Wolverine!
Baby blue doesn’t feel very lore-appropriate or authentic for Logan though, but he’d probably rep Lightbringr all the same, just to support his fellow mutant.
5"Logan" Wolverine
Mostly Just Referencing The Character And Not The Film
It’s already been established that Wolverine rides hogs and veers a little country — not in the Toby Keith way, but in the Ron Swanson/Johnny Cash way. This outfit features a black tank top, a huge belt buckle, jeans, rustic boots, and a cowboy-adjacent hat. Hence why this outfit is simply called “Logan”.
However, true fans know that Wolverine’s true identity is not Logan; it’s James Hewlett. After living so long and having to reinvent himself, Logan became his assumed persona. That adds another layer of interest to this outfit, boosting its solid scores for coolness, authenticity, and lore-friendliness.
4Default Abbey Wolverine
Show Me The Real Logan…
Even if the player can’t stand wearing the same clothes everyday, Logan probably would prefer it. No need to dedicate mental cycles to thinking about what to wear — it’s taken care of, bub. Moreover, there’s less to think about when getting a replacement if something rips or gets stained.
The default Wolverine outfit inMidnight Sunsmay be simple, but it isn’t boring. That’s because, for Wolverine, this scores very high on authenticity and lore-friendliness. The “cool” factor comes from the fact that it’s Logan, and if someone says something mean about him or his outfit, he’ll just pop out his claws and that’ll be that.
3Midnight Suns Wolverine
Welcome To The Party, Pal (We HaveJacketsCustom Suits)
Completing Wolverine’s character challengenets the player his customMidnight Sunsoutfit featuring black, white, gold, and glowing orange elements. It’s a fine suit that incorporates body armor and intricate filigree into the design. Whether that body armor helps him in battle is unknown.
That said, the suit makes Wolverine almost as intimidating as he looks in hisX-Forceoutfit. His voice actor, Steve Blum, captures a seemingly tired yet wiser Wolverine who wants to learn not to push people away. He’s in his mentor phase, but the suit embodies the balance of gruff and vulnerable that theMidnight Sunsversion of Logan is.
