Superman Returns

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From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games

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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

36 reviews
Sales Rank: 7231

Platform: Playstation2
Genre: Adventure Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0

MPN: 15161
Model: 14633151619
UPC: 014633151619
EAN: 0014633151619
ASIN: B000F1YI3E

Release Date: November 20, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New. Sealed Retail. All orders ship the 1st business day after the order is placed. Customer Service is our # 1 Priority, contact us with any questions. We cannot ship to APO/FPO addresses.

Features:

•	Go anywhere in Metropolis right away, exploring the first open-world game that extends from the street all the way into the atmosphere
•	Non-linear gameplay and innovative flight, rescue, and combat mechanics let you create your own experience
•	Play through missions inspired by over 6 decades of Superman stories, plus film-inspired events with voiceovers by Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey
•	Master and upgrade Superman's unique powers - Flight, X-RayVision, Heat Vision, Super Hearing, Super Strength, Super Speed, Super Breath, and Freeze Breath are all available to you, so get creative
•	Superman's success depends on Metropolis' health - Will you stop pursuing a super villain to prevent a tornado from wreaking havoc? Make critical decisions to save the city, but choose wisely or its citizens could pay the ultimate price

Accessories:

•	PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)
•	Electronic Gaming Monthly
•	Play
•	Tips & Tricks Magazine

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Superman Returns was inspired by the hit film&tries to recreate the wonder of being the legendary superhero. Explore the game environment not only horizontally but vertically as well: Revolutionary new flight mechanics give you full command of your aerial maneuvers. Use them to explore a Metropolis that is not only expansive (80 sq. miles and more than 7,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically based on how you play. Experience what it's like to be Superman like never before Protect Metropolis from seven of the most notorious villains in the world, like Metallo and Bizarro Conquer more than 40 monstrous missions only Superman can overcome

Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars

So much and so little. October 5, 2008
Exile
This game is exactly like the movie was: Lots of flash, with a great moment here or there, but ultimately falls short. Significantly.

Superman's powers are nearly all accessible, and are very fun to use. The most basic ones you'll be using are flight and super-speed. There's nothing quite like creating a sonic boom over Metropolis on your way to the next mission, but once the joy of freedom to use his many powers wears off, the game has very little else to offer you. This is increased by the fact that the damage Metropolis takes is essentially your health bar. It falls low enough, game over. This means you COULD throw a car at your enemy, but the damage it could cause makes that a bad idea.

The game is very repetitive, and not very interesting in the use of the cast members. I don't recall ever even pretending to be Clark Kent during the game, nor any other very interesting points at all. This game is definitely a rental- I wouldn't recommend buying it.

2 out of 5 stars

Do you enjoy punching robots and putting out fires in a bland jaggy cityscape that looks like a hotel on a cliff? July 28, 2008
Expane (SF/CA)
Then you'll love Superman Returns. To be fair the developers did a great job w/ the flying effects, unfortunately taking off and landing are as cumbersome as some PC flight sims.

EA created an "open city" in the style of GTA, only they forgot to add any style and personality to it. What results is a sandbox without any toys to play with. You've got super powers, but the game forces you to repeat tasks like shooting meteors down and blowing out fires ad nauseam.

3 out of 5 stars

Barely what you would want out of a Superman game. March 2, 2008
This game is very passable! The flying is pretty fun, but why do side missions pop up and interupt the exploring. Also, whats up with a Metropolis health meter? LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!! In addition, the graphics aren't that good. The XBOX 360 version of this game looks better. The sound is good, but Brandon Routh sounds doorky!!! Don't even mention the story, it is a confussing mess. The menus are good and well layed out. The map is also pretty well layed out. However the game is way to short. Superman Returns is very average and barely what a Superman game should be. Its a start for a free roaming Superman game, but people who want something like Spider-man 2 or 3 should keep their [...] $.

5 out of 5 stars

SUPER January 16, 2008
Steve Downes
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is the greatest game ever. I can't seem to stop playing, the moves and graphics are perfect. I vote this game "BEST GAME EVER!!!"

1 out of 5 stars

A disappoitment game for a disappointment movie September 9, 2007
Solomon (Puerto Rico)
I'm a huge Superman fan so I was anxious to play this game, and pretend to be like Superman. What a huge mistake. And I'm sad to say that this game sucks hard time. Superman never had any real good video games in its history. And this is no exception. It's boring. All Superman do is fight silly robots. Why does he always have to fight robots in his games? The same problem with Superman: Shadow of Apokolips. I didn't finished it because it is so lame.If you still would like to go through all this madness rent it first.And do yourself a favor, buy a real superhero game.

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