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         Superheroes have always been a gateway into worlds of awe and wonder ever since their origin in the 1930s. There has always been a persistence of fascination in these characters and for good reason. They represented what we all want to be; flawless beings with powers and abilities beyond the realm of reality. They’re among the biggest cornerstones of pop culture. And they’re everywhere scoring huge in comic books, movies, and TV Shows. Unfortunately, Superheroes and video games don’t mix (for the most part at least). Superhero games in general tend to be a mixed bag ranging from classic titles to god awful excuses for a game. This has been evident since the age of the NES. Sunsoft’s Batman is one of their best titles for the system. Games like SIlver Surfer and LJN’s Spiderman tend to be average if not a tad bit mediocre. Then you have the just plain awful; any of the X-MEN titles for the NES and so on. The question is where does Superman fit in all of this? Is it among Batman as the only good superhero game on NES or will it bomb along with X-MEN? Let’s find out.

Graphics - 3  

         If there’s any early indication on the overall quality of this game it would be the graphics. But before we go after the graphics, let’s look at the game’s cover. Notice how Superman looks; very muscular and confident looking as he should be. I bring this up because he looks absolutely NOTHING like he does in the cover. Why is he so pathetic looking? No wait, better question, why does everyone look like a bobble head?!?! Seriously; on the cover and even the title screen Superman’s a normal looking human. But in the actual game, he’s reduced to a midget. And in the subway, everyone’s much taller. Not to mention this game got its proportions all wrong; telephones are as big as human heads, fire hydrants are almost as big as people, and telephone booths are as big as the street lights. WHAT?!?! And did I even mention the colour scheme? These have to be some of the worst choices I’ve seen on the NES in a long time. The buildings and towers look like a 3rd grader’s doodle and nothing pops out. It’s dull and lifeless; gamers saw much better graphics on the NES by the time this game came out. This game was released in America in 1988, the same year as Zelda II, Bionic Commando, and Blaster Master so there’s no excuse. The final score for the graphics is a 3 out of 10. NEXT.

Sound - 3

         Just when you think the game may have any redeeming qualities, it destroys any hope of that when you hear the overall sound and score. Just like the graphics, the music has to be some of the worst on the NES and given that I’ve played Action 52, that’s saying A LOT. The music isn’t just bad, it’s beyond any sense of understanding; who on Earth thought that these tracks acceptable? These aren’t even tunes; they’re random notes spliced together, and it shows. Every now and then the tracks are somewhat tolerable but for the most part, they make you feel thankful that your T.V. has a mute option. The overall quality ranges from mediocre to downright abysmal. But the biggest flaw in the sound department is not the awful music or terrible sound choices, but the fact that the game doesn’t even have Superman’s theme. Trust me, you can search high and low but it’s not in here. WHY ISN’T IT IN THE GAME!?!! This wouldn’t even be an issue if it wasn’t called SUPERMAN THE VIDEOGAME. This is easily in the Top 5 Worst NES scores ever. It’s THAT BAD. 3 out of 10. NEXT.  

Addictiveness - 4

         Along with the awful graphics and sound, the game’s addictiveness is stale. This sits with JAWS as one of the most boring NES games to play. There’s nothing stopping you from shutting off your NES and finding something else to play. There’s no sense of reward or accomplishment when you beat a level or kill an enemy; it feels empty and dull. One of the most important elements needed for a game to work is how it rewards its player. The reason why games like Megaman and The Legend of Zelda are so satisfying is because of their emphasis on impact; it feels awesome hitting enemies and obstacles. You get worried when you get hit because you feel the stress Link and Megaman have to go through, enemy after enemy, boss after boss. You get no feeling in this game. Enemies are lifeless and uninspiring and Superman himself isn’t anything special. The missions you partake in don’t have any sense of significance or interest. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue, but then you realize that this is SUPERMAN we’re talking about. Where’s the sense of adventure and heroism that we had in the comics and movies? Aside from the title itself, this game has next to nothing to do with Superman. The game’s addictiveness gets a 4 out of 10. NEXT.

Story - 4

         Superman is, and remains, among the most engaging stories in literature altogether. So you’d think the game would AT LEAST come up with an engaging plot to attract its audience right? Wrong. Rather that have one distinct plot for the whole game, you have multiple stories to complete but all of them are boring and uninteresting. Rather than tell you all of them, I’ll give you a glimpse as to how “engaging” these stories are. It was a hard choice, but I managed to find the worst of the worst. You are Clark Kent as you’re given an order by your manager to investigate why the stock market has been taking a nosedive recently.You read that right. There’s a level in this game where you have to investigate how the stock market works. DID THE DEVELOPERS HAVE ANY IDEA ON WHAT KIDS FIND INTERESTING?!?! And it’s one disappointingly boring story after another. Lex Luthor and General Zod are mentioned every now and then but for the most part, this game has nothing to do with the man of steel. I know that this is about the third time I’ve said this but it can’t be stated enough; if you’re going to make a game, or movie, or book based on a source material, MAKE SURE YOU ACTUALLY INCLUDE THE SOURCE MATERIAL. 4 out of 10 for the stories. NEXT.

Depth - 3

         If it weren’t the few hints and clues here and there, this game would have absolutely nothing to do with Superman at all. There’s the Daily Planet and some of the characters for the movie but for the most part it’s a confusing train wreck. You do have various power ups that you can use against the enemies but none of them are better than another. Ok then, so what’s the point of having all these power ups if they each deal the same damage? Not to mention, you do have the ability to fly but it’s almost useless. All he does is fly up a building and then come back down. There are rare occasions where flying at a certain area does take you to another area in the game but for the most part, you’re left confused as to why they would put flying in the game in the first place. If you want to go anywhere you have to take the subway. Yes you read that right: Superman has to use a subway to get where he wants. And the worst part is you have to PAY to get on the train! HOW STINGY DO YOU HAVE TO BE WHERE EVEN SUPERMAN CAN’T GET A FREE RIDE WHEN HE’S TRYING TO SAVE THE CITY?!?! That’s it, I’m done. The game gets a 3 out of 10 for its depth. NEXT.  

Difficulty - 5

         It’s obvious that if you’re playing a Superman game, you’re not playing it for the sake of difficulty. But this game is difficult for all the wrong reasons. It’s has the same issue as Castlevania II; you have no idea where to go. Without any walkthroughs online, you can get lost very easily. And even the game doesn’t make sense. For instance, when you leave the daily planet you can find yourself being attacked by thugs and goons for no reason. And keep in mind that if you want to change into Superman you need go to a phone booth. What do these criminals have against Clark Kent? And to add insult to injury, the citizens can say stuff like “Hello Superman!” when you’re CLARK KENT! How is Superman this bad at keeping his identity a secret? And it’s not even like the townspeople aren’t of any use either; they have nothing helpful to say and can even give you misleading information. Altogether, it’s not the enemies or bosses that make this game difficult but how cryptic everything is. It’s almost impossible to progress through this game without SOME form of help. The difficulty is a 5 out of 10. Time to wrap things up.

Overall - 3.6/10 BELOW AVERAGE

         It’s a sad day when even the world’s most celebrated superhero is given such a disappointing adaptation. This game had so much potential; it would have made for a perfect beat em’ up and shoot em’ up combination but instead, we got a mundane platformer with boring missions and no overall interest. And you know the really sad thing? Sunsoft, the creator of the Batman NES game, was actually developing a Superman game on the NES. And from the screenshots I’ve seen of the game I can assure you that it would have been MUCH better than this game. It even had Superman’s theme! But for some reason Sunsoft scrapped the project at the last minute. Fortunately, there does exist a GOOD Superman game. Even though Sunsoft unfortunately canned its NES game, they were able to release one for the SEGA Genesis and the Super Nintendo called “The Death and Return of Superman”. And what we got was easily the BEST Superman game ever. It can be pricey but it’s worth every penny. Too bad the same can’t be said for this game. An awesome promise but an overall complete misfire. My final thoughts: STAY AWAY FROM THIS GAME!

To the reader: If you found this review good, feel free to check out my Doom SNES Review and my GODS SEGA Genesis Review. You won’t be disappointed. As always Happy Gaming!
         Superheroes have always been a gateway into worlds of awe and wonder ever since their origin in the 1930s. There has always been a persistence of fascination in these characters and for good reason. They represented what we all want to be; flawless beings with powers and abilities beyond the realm of reality. They’re among the biggest cornerstones of pop culture. And they’re everywhere scoring huge in comic books, movies, and TV Shows. Unfortunately, Superheroes and video games don’t mix (for the most part at least). Superhero games in general tend to be a mixed bag ranging from classic titles to god awful excuses for a game. This has been evident since the age of the NES. Sunsoft’s Batman is one of their best titles for the system. Games like SIlver Surfer and LJN’s Spiderman tend to be average if not a tad bit mediocre. Then you have the just plain awful; any of the X-MEN titles for the NES and so on. The question is where does Superman fit in all of this? Is it among Batman as the only good superhero game on NES or will it bomb along with X-MEN? Let’s find out.

Graphics - 3  

         If there’s any early indication on the overall quality of this game it would be the graphics. But before we go after the graphics, let’s look at the game’s cover. Notice how Superman looks; very muscular and confident looking as he should be. I bring this up because he looks absolutely NOTHING like he does in the cover. Why is he so pathetic looking? No wait, better question, why does everyone look like a bobble head?!?! Seriously; on the cover and even the title screen Superman’s a normal looking human. But in the actual game, he’s reduced to a midget. And in the subway, everyone’s much taller. Not to mention this game got its proportions all wrong; telephones are as big as human heads, fire hydrants are almost as big as people, and telephone booths are as big as the street lights. WHAT?!?! And did I even mention the colour scheme? These have to be some of the worst choices I’ve seen on the NES in a long time. The buildings and towers look like a 3rd grader’s doodle and nothing pops out. It’s dull and lifeless; gamers saw much better graphics on the NES by the time this game came out. This game was released in America in 1988, the same year as Zelda II, Bionic Commando, and Blaster Master so there’s no excuse. The final score for the graphics is a 3 out of 10. NEXT.

Sound - 3

         Just when you think the game may have any redeeming qualities, it destroys any hope of that when you hear the overall sound and score. Just like the graphics, the music has to be some of the worst on the NES and given that I’ve played Action 52, that’s saying A LOT. The music isn’t just bad, it’s beyond any sense of understanding; who on Earth thought that these tracks acceptable? These aren’t even tunes; they’re random notes spliced together, and it shows. Every now and then the tracks are somewhat tolerable but for the most part, they make you feel thankful that your T.V. has a mute option. The overall quality ranges from mediocre to downright abysmal. But the biggest flaw in the sound department is not the awful music or terrible sound choices, but the fact that the game doesn’t even have Superman’s theme. Trust me, you can search high and low but it’s not in here. WHY ISN’T IT IN THE GAME!?!! This wouldn’t even be an issue if it wasn’t called SUPERMAN THE VIDEOGAME. This is easily in the Top 5 Worst NES scores ever. It’s THAT BAD. 3 out of 10. NEXT.  

Addictiveness - 4

         Along with the awful graphics and sound, the game’s addictiveness is stale. This sits with JAWS as one of the most boring NES games to play. There’s nothing stopping you from shutting off your NES and finding something else to play. There’s no sense of reward or accomplishment when you beat a level or kill an enemy; it feels empty and dull. One of the most important elements needed for a game to work is how it rewards its player. The reason why games like Megaman and The Legend of Zelda are so satisfying is because of their emphasis on impact; it feels awesome hitting enemies and obstacles. You get worried when you get hit because you feel the stress Link and Megaman have to go through, enemy after enemy, boss after boss. You get no feeling in this game. Enemies are lifeless and uninspiring and Superman himself isn’t anything special. The missions you partake in don’t have any sense of significance or interest. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue, but then you realize that this is SUPERMAN we’re talking about. Where’s the sense of adventure and heroism that we had in the comics and movies? Aside from the title itself, this game has next to nothing to do with Superman. The game’s addictiveness gets a 4 out of 10. NEXT.

Story - 4

         Superman is, and remains, among the most engaging stories in literature altogether. So you’d think the game would AT LEAST come up with an engaging plot to attract its audience right? Wrong. Rather that have one distinct plot for the whole game, you have multiple stories to complete but all of them are boring and uninteresting. Rather than tell you all of them, I’ll give you a glimpse as to how “engaging” these stories are. It was a hard choice, but I managed to find the worst of the worst. You are Clark Kent as you’re given an order by your manager to investigate why the stock market has been taking a nosedive recently.You read that right. There’s a level in this game where you have to investigate how the stock market works. DID THE DEVELOPERS HAVE ANY IDEA ON WHAT KIDS FIND INTERESTING?!?! And it’s one disappointingly boring story after another. Lex Luthor and General Zod are mentioned every now and then but for the most part, this game has nothing to do with the man of steel. I know that this is about the third time I’ve said this but it can’t be stated enough; if you’re going to make a game, or movie, or book based on a source material, MAKE SURE YOU ACTUALLY INCLUDE THE SOURCE MATERIAL. 4 out of 10 for the stories. NEXT.

Depth - 3

         If it weren’t the few hints and clues here and there, this game would have absolutely nothing to do with Superman at all. There’s the Daily Planet and some of the characters for the movie but for the most part it’s a confusing train wreck. You do have various power ups that you can use against the enemies but none of them are better than another. Ok then, so what’s the point of having all these power ups if they each deal the same damage? Not to mention, you do have the ability to fly but it’s almost useless. All he does is fly up a building and then come back down. There are rare occasions where flying at a certain area does take you to another area in the game but for the most part, you’re left confused as to why they would put flying in the game in the first place. If you want to go anywhere you have to take the subway. Yes you read that right: Superman has to use a subway to get where he wants. And the worst part is you have to PAY to get on the train! HOW STINGY DO YOU HAVE TO BE WHERE EVEN SUPERMAN CAN’T GET A FREE RIDE WHEN HE’S TRYING TO SAVE THE CITY?!?! That’s it, I’m done. The game gets a 3 out of 10 for its depth. NEXT.  

Difficulty - 5

         It’s obvious that if you’re playing a Superman game, you’re not playing it for the sake of difficulty. But this game is difficult for all the wrong reasons. It’s has the same issue as Castlevania II; you have no idea where to go. Without any walkthroughs online, you can get lost very easily. And even the game doesn’t make sense. For instance, when you leave the daily planet you can find yourself being attacked by thugs and goons for no reason. And keep in mind that if you want to change into Superman you need go to a phone booth. What do these criminals have against Clark Kent? And to add insult to injury, the citizens can say stuff like “Hello Superman!” when you’re CLARK KENT! How is Superman this bad at keeping his identity a secret? And it’s not even like the townspeople aren’t of any use either; they have nothing helpful to say and can even give you misleading information. Altogether, it’s not the enemies or bosses that make this game difficult but how cryptic everything is. It’s almost impossible to progress through this game without SOME form of help. The difficulty is a 5 out of 10. Time to wrap things up.

Overall - 3.6/10 BELOW AVERAGE

         It’s a sad day when even the world’s most celebrated superhero is given such a disappointing adaptation. This game had so much potential; it would have made for a perfect beat em’ up and shoot em’ up combination but instead, we got a mundane platformer with boring missions and no overall interest. And you know the really sad thing? Sunsoft, the creator of the Batman NES game, was actually developing a Superman game on the NES. And from the screenshots I’ve seen of the game I can assure you that it would have been MUCH better than this game. It even had Superman’s theme! But for some reason Sunsoft scrapped the project at the last minute. Fortunately, there does exist a GOOD Superman game. Even though Sunsoft unfortunately canned its NES game, they were able to release one for the SEGA Genesis and the Super Nintendo called “The Death and Return of Superman”. And what we got was easily the BEST Superman game ever. It can be pricey but it’s worth every penny. Too bad the same can’t be said for this game. An awesome promise but an overall complete misfire. My final thoughts: STAY AWAY FROM THIS GAME!

To the reader: If you found this review good, feel free to check out my Doom SNES Review and my GODS SEGA Genesis Review. You won’t be disappointed. As always Happy Gaming!
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