It was scheduled for release almost a year ago. Sure, there are occasions where a delay happens to add a little extra glitz, but for the most part if a game is heavily delayed it is not a good sign. The cause of delays in games is usually due to the fact that the game is just not coming together as expected. You know that it is usually not good news when a game gets delayed for nearly a year. The background images serve only as wallpaper there is no collision detection with the buildings and other background objects.

Furthermore, and this is the most detracting feature of the game, the character graphics are obviously overlayed on top of the background graphics. Unfortunately, the animation is so simplistic that the characters just don't come to life like they should. Superman and the enemies are large, well designed, muscular characters that look like they popped right out of a comic book.

To its credit, the graphics are above average. A two-player cooperative option is also included (ala Double Dragon) for team play (an odd looking red Superman joins the action). Even the Boss enemies at the end of the round are not all that intriguing.

Unfortunately, the enemy's actions are simple and predictable. Power-up items can also be collected and include an item to destroy all enemies on the screen, additional energy, and a Super Blast Punch. Superman can also pick up garbage crates, and cars and lift them overhead to throw at an enemy. By holding the punch button down, Superman can increase strength and then release a powerful Blast Punch to knock out several enemies in one blow. The caped crusader may punch or kick the enemy. The object of the game is to defeat an onslaught of enemy characters that approach Superman. Here's to the man of steel making his debut on the N64-cheers. There are some issues with control but we're confident the developers can iron it all out in time for the game's release. Having played an early version of the game, it looks like Superman could be an interesting play. If only every game offered this handy feature. Looking through walls to locate enemies is a nice option. Superman's X-ray vision is most useful in this portion of the game. Clearing a level involves a lot of searching and plain ol' fighting. Sixteen mission-based levels must be cleared of villains before the next level can be entered. become weapons via the over-the-head toss-a classic Superman maneuver. Many everyday objects such as cars, trains, street lamps, etc. In addition, Superman's super strength comes in real handy. He also packs some mean attacks including: Heat vision, Super Breath (yow) and a wicked right hook. To aid in his missions of good, Superman has the ability to fly, walk and run really fast. Attention to the small details, such as his billowing cape, help to give the game extra visual punch. Superman also is a highly- detailed, large sprite. All characters and backgrounds are rendered in bright, primary colors, which are effective in creating the impression of a comic book come to life. Superman looks and moves identically to his four-color, newsstand adventures. Longtime Superman fans will be happy to know that the programmers have been extremely faithful to their comic book source material. Fortunately, icons granting additional life units and Superpowers appear throughout each level. Scores of enemies, such as gun-toting goons, killer drones, Kryptonite-shooting snipers that fly, giant spaceships, and Kryptonite-spouting roadblocks, zap away at your life units. These Superpowers are essential, because you only have one life and the length of playing time is dictated by how long you maintain your life bar. In addition to his flying, leaping, running, and punching abilities, Superman can develop Superpowers, such as searing Heat Vision, powerful Sonic Punches, and Hyper Spins that are capable of drilling to other levels beneath the ground. Superman is a very challenging game that befits the world's greatest superhero. Five extensive, super challenging, side-scrolling levels await our Kryptonian hero in this exciting one-player game. Only Superman can rescue the 'nabbed kids from the Prankster, return the stolen subway from Metallo, and save his love interest, Lois Lane, from the clutches of his archenemy, Brainiac. Metropolis has been plagued by a rash of kidnappings, subway hijackings, and superhero girlfriend abductions. There's no time to lose.up, up, and away! Super Situation The fate of Metropolis and all its citizens is in your control pad. it's Superman zooming his way to the Genesis! The granddaddy of all superheroes will make his 16-bit appearance in a great-looking, challenging adventure worthy of supergamers of all ages.

Superman game for kids