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Wolf is an educational simulation game released in 1994 for MS-DOS. Developed by Manley & Associates and published by Sanctuary Woods Multimedia Corporation, it presents a real-time, bird's-eye view experience focused on wolf ecology. The game allows players to simulate the life cycle of a wolf across three distinct regions, each home to a different species: the Arctic wolf, the timber wolf, and the Great Plains wolf.

Players control a single wolf from an overhead perspective, directing its movement with the mouse cursor. Core activities involve survival through hunting prey ranging from rabbits to deer, which requires managing the wolf's stamina during pursuit. The game employs several sensory systems for navigation, including hearing, smell, and sight, which help detect animals, water sources, or dangerous humans; a separate sixth sense specifically alerts the wolf to human presence. Success in hunting is influenced by the wolf's strength and whether packmates are nearby to assist. After a kill, the wolf must eat to satisfy hunger, which also allows any sustained injuries to heal over time.

Social dynamics form another key system, as the wolf can challenge other pack members to rise in the hierarchy. These confrontations are resolved through a simple mechanic where the player adjusts the wolf's tail position to signal aggression or submission. Upon achieving alpha status, the wolf can mate with an opposite-sex alpha, leading to pregnancy and the birth of cubs. Players must then provide food to keep the cubs alive until they mature into full pack members after one year. Humans present a constant threat, often armed with rifles or hunting from aircraft, and must be avoided entirely. The game also incorporates educational elements, featuring an interactive encyclopedia with information on wolf biology and social structure.