• December 6, 2006    Home > Game Reviews > Verdict

    Superman Returns: The Videogame

    Even the Man of Steel won't be able to survive this insult.
    Version
     X360, PSP, DS, GBA, Xb, PS2    		Developer
    EA    		Publisher
    EA    		Genre
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    As licensed titles go, Superman Returns does its source material no favours. Some of the key scenes from the film have been rendered (poorly) for the game, and it seems to use the likenesses of the actors and their voices too - both are so inconsistent you'll doubt yourself often. These scenes, though, seemingly have nothing to do with the game itself, which instead focuses on a handful of sundry characters from Superman's somewhat boring stable of villains. It's almost as if EA made a generic Superman game and then spliced in scenes from the movie just to keep leach-tight on the flick's star-heavy marketing campaign.

    "Only the densest or the most bored will draw excitement from the repetitive gameplay."

    The game is targeted at the younger end of the movie's audience, but only the densest or the most bored will draw excitement from the repetitive gameplay. The core monotony of the experience is disguised in worthless character advancement that unlocks longer and longer strings of moves that you will not remember and experience points that matter little. Superman's elemental (fire, ice, wind) powers dull the pain somewhat, but asking them to suddenly absorb you in the game as everything else falls apart around you is too much.

    There really is no reason to play Superman Returns and I urge you not to look for one. Christmas may be the time for giving, but the only time you should consider giving this game out is when you've run out of coal.

    For shame, EA.

    Graphics Sound Gameplay Depth Presentation OVERALL
    3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0


    THE VERDICT:     If you're thinking of buying Superman Returns, stop right now. This is licensed garbage of the worst kind and buying it will only encourage publishers to continue insulting the medium like this. If you have to do something with Superman this Christmas, go out and buy one of the Christopher Reeves movies. But, please, stay away from this game.

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    Video Coverage
    (Latest Videos & Video FAQ)
    PLEASE DO NOT DIRECT LINK TO ANY MEDIA FILE ON KIKIZO
    DescriptionDur.SizeDetails
    Superman Returns
    Trailer (standard quality)       		1:03 15MB DF, SD, 16:9
    640x360p30
    2.2Mbps
    Superman Returns
    Teaser trailer (normal quality)       		1.06m 15MB SD, 30
    640x360
    2Mbps

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