This game will please only the hard-core Superman fans, or those who haven't played many video games and don't know any better. The biggest problem is the linear and predictable (because of repetition) nature of the game. Superman has 25 levels, each of which contain a number of timed missions such as destroying robots or putting out fires. If you run out of time before you complete a task, you start the level over. It feels like you are being rushed through the game. Since the gameplay itself is not particularly engaging, the time factor is the only thing that adds anything that could remotely be called exciting.
Another big problem is that the controls are not zippy or responsive. The reason you have a lock-on button is because you cannot maneuver Superman quickly enough to take out the enemies without it. Graphics are really the only nice thing about this game. It consists of large, futuristic cityscapes. Windows on the buildings have impressive reflections. Superman's cape dynamics are particularly realistic. Unfortunately, graphics alone do not make a good game. I'd rather have average graphics and fantastic gameplay.
This game will please only the hard-core Superman fans, or those who haven't played many video games and don't know any better. The biggest problem is the linear and predictable (because of repetition) nature of the game. Superman has 25 levels, each of which contain a number of timed missions such as destroying robots or putting out fires. If you run out of time before you complete a task, you start the level over. It feels like you are being rushed through the game. Since the gameplay itself is not particularly engaging, the time factor is the only thing that adds anything that could remotely be called exciting. Another big problem is that the controls are not zippy or responsive. The reason you have a lock-on button is because you cannot maneuver Superman quickly enough to take out the enemies without it. Graphics are really the only nice thing about this game. It consists of large, futuristic cityscapes. Windows on the buildings have impressive reflections. Superman's cape dynamics are particularly realistic. Unfortunately, graphics alone do not make a good game. I'd rather have average graphics and fantastic gameplay.