Superman: The Man of Steel Xbox
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2002
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44 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 19 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: Assume the role of Superman as he tries to avert disaster in Metropolis. Back for vengeance and determined to control Metropolis, Brainiac 13 has unleashed an unstoppable army of robotic drones that destroys everything in its path. To stop these drones from creating a giant Brainiac 13 monolith, you must travel to the far reaches of space and into the depths of the Phantom Zone. With Superman's powers and combat skills, you can destroy enemy robots, rescue civilians, and fly around lush environments.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 14 out of 19
  1. GameSpot
    64
    Steel isn't a game for everyone, and the repetitive mission structure will more than likely deter all but the Superman faithful.
  2. GameZone
    49
    Extremely awful controls.
  3. Game Informer
    48
    You should avoid this game like you would skinny-dipping with your grandparents. [Jan 2003, p.110]
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  4. IGN
    47
    Superman can be more difficult to control than a pop diva who's just won a Grammy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. [Anonymous]
    9
    I think this game is great. Yeah sure the controls aren't the best, but still you have to like it!
  2. MichaelL.
    6
    The game isn't for everyone, and I agree that the missions are boring and repetitive. If I was not a die hard Superman fan (and if the price didn't drop down to $20) I never would have purchased the game.… Expand
  3. SimonBoots
    3
    I agree with most of the critics. While being a superman fan of the first hour, I find this game repetitive, annoying and just plain BORING. I only submitted this to lower the average user rating. But still, if some people like, that's fine by me.… Collapse
  4. BillR.
    0
    The controls are confusing at the begining and the whole thing is too repetitive.