Released on November 22, 2006, for the original Xbox (and other platforms) serves as an open-world action-adventure tie-in to the film of the same name. Developed by EA Tiburon , the game attempted to solve the long-standing "Superman problem" in gaming by making the character invulnerable and shifting the "health bar" to the city of Metropolis itself. Gameplay Mechanics and Setting
: The game features the likeness and voices of the film's main cast, including Brandon Routh (Superman), Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor), and Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane). Superman Returns [Xbox Classic]
The narrative loosely follows the 2006 film plot but expands significantly with original content to fill out the 12–14 hour story mode. Released on November 22, 2006, for the original
: The game features an 80-square-mile recreation of Metropolis that is fully free-roamable. Superman can fly at supersonic speeds, reaching up to 800 mph, and even ascend into the stratosphere. The narrative loosely follows the 2006 film plot
While the game was praised for its sense of flight and the innovative "city health" mechanic, it received mixed reviews due to repetitive combat and technical issues like frame rate drops. It is often cited as a significant, if flawed, attempt to create a definitive Superman experience. Superman Returns Review (Xbox 360) - by Richard Alexander
: Beyond the main plot, players can engage in various side quests, such as stopping natural disasters or protecting citizens from smaller-scale threats. Technical Details and Reception Developer EA Tiburon Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date November 22, 2006 (NA) Platforms Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, DS Metropolis Size 80 Square Miles