Superman
The original hero and the first playable character, who faces Doomsday in the opening storyline.
How it plays
How does The Death and Return of Superman play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective and follows a linear sequence of combat stages. Players defeat waves of enemies, collect occasional power-ups, and advance toward boss encounters based on the comic storyline.
Superman is the initial hero. After his defeat, the campaign introduces Superboy, Steel, the Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman, each with different attack properties and special moves. Players fight using movement, basic attacks, jumps, grabs, and character-specific abilities.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Death and Return of Superman?
Learn the range and recovery time of each hero's basic attack before committing to groups of enemies. Keep moving to prevent opponents from surrounding the character, and use jumps or special attacks when several enemies approach together.
Bosses are safer to fight from a controlled distance whenever possible. Save health-restoring items or powerful attacks for crowded sections and major encounters rather than spending them immediately.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Doomsday
The immensely powerful villain responsible for Superman's apparent death and a major boss opponent.
Superboy
A young Superman clone who becomes one of the successor heroes.
Steel
John Henry Irons, an armored inventor who fights with technologically enhanced attacks.
Eradicator
A powerful Kryptonian-related guardian who joins the group of replacement Supermen.
Cyborg Superman
Hank Henshaw, a cybernetic hero whose identity and motives become important later in the story.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the edges of the screen to separate enemies before attacking.
- 2
Each successor hero handles combat differently, so change your rhythm when the playable character changes.
- 3
Avoid repeatedly attacking large bosses at close range without an escape plan.
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