Play The Death And Return Of Superman Online

I remember picking up The Death and Return of Superman for the Sega Genesis back in 1994. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, which was a surprise to me at the time since I mostly knew them from different kinds of games. This side-scrolling beat 'em up landed right in the middle of the 16-bit era, a time when comic book adaptations were trying to find their footing on consoles. The game directly follows the famous comic storyline, so you know you're in for a heavy plot right from the start.

You control Superman through various levels, punching and flying your way through waves of Intergang soldiers and other villains. The main objective is straightforward: fight through the city streets and other locations to prevent the destruction of Metropolis. A couple of mechanics stand out. You have a life bar that depletes as you take damage, which feels more grounded for the Man of Steel, and you can perform special screen-clearing attacks by collecting S shields. The pacing is relentless, with enemies swarming constantly, and the difficulty can be punishing, especially during some of the boss encounters. It feels like a constant, chaotic brawl where you're always just managing to stay in control.