Play Superman Online

Sunsoft's 1992 release of Superman for the Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive in some regions, arrived during a time when licensed games were a mixed bag. It was a side-scrolling action title that tried to do something a little different with the character, moving beyond simple city streets to include outer space and other dimensions. The game didn't have the polish of some other platformers from that era, but it had ambition.

You control Superman, flying and punching through levels to stop Lex Luthor and Brainiac. The main objective is to stop their various schemes, which involves navigating screen by screen, fighting robots and other enemies. Signature mechanics include switching between Clark Kent and Superman to access different areas, and using a variety of his powers like heat vision and freeze breath to solve environmental puzzles. The pacing is uneven, with some frustrating platforming sections, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly. It feels like a game with good ideas that were never fully realized.