Play The Death And Return Of Superman Online

I remember picking up The Death and Return of Superman for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System back in 1994. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, which was a surprise to me at the time, as I mostly knew them from different types of games. This side-scrolling beat 'em up landed right in the middle of the SNES's life, a period filled with superhero games that tried to capture the feel of the comics.

You control Superman through various levels, punching and flying your way through waves of Intergang soldiers and mutated creatures. The main goal is straightforward: fight through the story from Doomsday's arrival to Superman's return, clearing each screen of enemies before moving on. A few mechanics stand out, like the ability to fly freely in some sections, which changes up the typical running and jumping. You also have a special attack meter that builds up, letting you unleash a powerful screen-clearing move when things get too crowded. The game moves at a fast pace, but the difficulty can spike sharply, especially during boss fights that require precise timing. It feels like a solid, sometimes punishing, arcade-style brawler that captures the weight of being Superman.