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The world of video games is vast. One can spend their whole life but won’t be able to finish every video game. There are several genres of video games. One of the popular genres is the one with superheroes. No one wants to leave the experience of playing as our favorite, and withMarvel’s Spider-Man 2breaking records, this genre has had some of the best video games of all time.
Even though the superhero is one of the most successful genres in video games, it also happens to be one with the most failures. If people were to look back a decade, they would find several failed superhero games. One of those video games of the failed superhero genre isSuperman Returns. The game was released in 2006 and could not bring justice to Man of Steel’s name. There were several reasons for its failure. Here are five of the reasons whySuperman Returnsfailed miserably.
5Underwhelming Graphics
Superman Returnswas released in 2006. The graphics of video games were going through a transitional period. The gaming world was becoming more advanced with high-definition pictures and smooth gameplay. ButSuperman Returnshad nothing of those features. The graphics were terrible, and there is no sugarcoating it.
Man of Steel is one of the strongest characters in DC Comics, and people would like to experience it to the fullest. But unfortunately, it did not happen.Superman Returnswill remain one of the worst superhero games ever, solely for its bad graphics.
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4There Was No Variety In Missions
Superman is treated as a God, so naturally, people expect him to face several strong adversaries. ButSuperman Returnsdid nothing of that. The same type of missions were being repeated. There was no innovation and no joy in it after a while. As the levels increase, the tasks will become difficult with stronger adversaries with variety among them.Superman Returnshad nothing of those. The side missions were only saving cats.
3Game Gets Over Randomly
When the weather is calm, it generally indicates a storm. The same technique was used inSuperman Returns. When there is nothing to do, and the player breaks sound barriers with Superman and enjoys his time, sudden enemies will ruin the fun. Random enemies and disasters will pop up, and Superman has to deal with them quickly. If he takes more time, the game will automatically get over.
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2Man of Steel Is Invulnerable inSuperman Returns
Superman is indestructible inSuperman Returns. Instead of giving Superman health, the game developers have Metropolis a health bar. Metropolis is the city in which Clark Kent/ Superman lives. This gives the enemies a lot of scope to destroy Metropolis. Instead of focusing on a single point (Superman), they rampage throughout the city. Due to the enlargement of the target, it becomes difficult for the player to finish everyone in one go.
1Open-World Metropolis Does Not Live Up To Its Name
Superman Returnsis an open-world game. But it could not live up to its name. Metropolis is one of the important cities of DC Comics and has a lot to offer. But EA and Warner Bros. failed to bring it out. The open-world feature was in name only, with nothing to explore in the city.
The only fun that one can have while playing the video game is flying Superman. Since it was based on a movie, there was little that the developers could do. There is no sign of Kryptonite either. If it was there, Superman might have been given a health bar.
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Priyanko Chakraborty
Anime Content Writer
Articles Published :883
Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.
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