: Since Superman cannot be killed by conventional means, the player fails if Metropolis takes too much damage from enemies or Superman's own collateral damage.
: The game features the likeness and voices of the film's main cast, including Brandon Routh (Superman), Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor), and Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane). Superman Returns [Xbox Classic]
Released on November 22, 2006, for the original Xbox (and other platforms) serves as an open-world action-adventure tie-in to the film of the same name. Developed by EA Tiburon , the game attempted to solve the long-standing "Superman problem" in gaming by making the character invulnerable and shifting the "health bar" to the city of Metropolis itself. Gameplay Mechanics and Setting : Since Superman cannot be killed by conventional
: Players have access to Superman's full suite of iconic abilities, including heat vision, freeze breath, and super strength. These powers are upgradeable throughout the game. Developed by EA Tiburon , the game attempted
While the game was praised for its sense of flight and the innovative "city health" mechanic, it received mixed reviews due to repetitive combat and technical issues like frame rate drops. It is often cited as a significant, if flawed, attempt to create a definitive Superman experience. Superman Returns Review (Xbox 360) - by Richard Alexander
: Beyond the main plot, players can engage in various side quests, such as stopping natural disasters or protecting citizens from smaller-scale threats. Technical Details and Reception Developer EA Tiburon Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date November 22, 2006 (NA) Platforms Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, DS Metropolis Size 80 Square Miles