- Publisher: Atari
- Release Date: Nov 19, 2002
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Steel isn't a game for everyone, and the repetitive mission structure will more than likely deter all but the Superman faithful.
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Cheat Code CentralTo be blunt, the guy who supplies the voice of Superman and Clark Kent was simply awful. In fact, when he said his first line, I actually laughed so hard I could not stop.
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Official Xbox MagazineThe gameplay, however, suffers from severe redundancy. [Jan 2003, p.83]
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Flying just never feels natural or precise, and considering how much of it Superman does, this is not a small failing.
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TotalGames.netA dreadfully wasted opportunity - especially when it looks so good.
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Extremely awful controls.
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Game InformerYou should avoid this game like you would skinny-dipping with your grandparents. [Jan 2003, p.110]
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Superman can be more difficult to control than a pop diva who's just won a Grammy.
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Xbox Nation MagazineWhere the game fails, and fails miserably, is with its choice of enemies and challenges. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.86]
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No matter how many bonuses are unlocked or how many special guests show up, the core gameplay of Superman: The Man of Steel is boring.
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You do get to take on all of the classic villains in Metropolis—Braniac 13 and Lex Luthor, among others—but not before fighting through a number of mind-numbing missions with unrecognizable characters.
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The ridiculous frustration in the early levels will deplete most gamers' patience.
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It's just a shame that more care wasn't taken to make his life seem less repetitive and more diverse.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIt's not as mind-blowingly awful as the old N64 "Superman" stinker, but it is outclassed by nearly every other comic-book game out there. [Feb 2003, p.154]
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netjakGorgeous cities and interesting villains aside, it is the developer’s fundamental inability to provide interesting challenges for Superman that make this title a flop.
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Poor control, graphics, level and mission design. These are flaws, and major ones at that. Where the game really fails, though, is that not for one second while I was playing it did I ever feel like I was controlling Superman. Is there anything worse that you can say about a Superman game?
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Superman’s problems, however, lie in the game’s control and play mechanics. The action is tedious, the moves are sluggish, and the enemies are annoying.
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Play MagazineEvery task is spelled out. Superman's world is flat and lifeless, and the arthritic man of steel does indeed move as if he were indeed made of the substance. [Jan 2003, p.80]
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Entertainment WeeklySuperman's flying speed is disappointingly slower than a speeding bullet. When it comes to thrills, this title is strictly smallville. [29 Nov 2002, p.114]
Awards & Rankings
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#39 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#19 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 28
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Mixed: 3 out of 28
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Negative: 21 out of 28
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Mar 29, 2020This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.
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Jul 25, 2023Why fan of the series never can get a good game out of this series???????????
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Jul 17, 2023This game destroyed my brain it is the greatest Sh*t Show i ever seen Guys buy this game when you want to see Superman Like Superman 64