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The Death and Return of Superman

Review

This side-scrolling brawler features multiple heroes, branching paths, and a challenging campaign.

The Death and Return of Superman was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and published by Sunsoft for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), released in 1994. This is the original version of the game, so the original release year is also 1994.

About The Death and Return of Superman

"The Death and Return of Superman" is a beat-em-up title where players engage in combat using punches, throws, and special moves. The narrative follows a sequence where Superman is killed confronting a foe named Doomsday.

Control shifts between four subsequent characters, each asserting they are the genuine Superman. These are Steel, the Eradicator, the Cyborg, and Superboy. Their individual move sets are distinct, requiring varied strategic approaches during play.

The Death and Return of Superman Screenshots

12 images
Title screen.
Superman fighting strange underground mutants.
Superman flying.
Shooting off his X-Ray eyes.
The Cyborg, Gradius-style
Cyborg Superman's dive attack
Cyborg Superman's special
Cyborg Superman boss fight
Superman vs Doomsday
Superman and Doomsday both deliver the killing blow
Krypton's Last Son beats some punks
Kryton's Last Son in a shoot-em-up segment