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''Superman Returns'' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films.

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''Superman Returns'' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth Creator/KateBosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance Platform/Xbox360, Platform/PlayStation2, Platform/NintendoDS, Platform/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} Platform/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films.



* WideOpenSandbox: Before ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'', this is one of the few [=DC=] games that had this.

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* WideOpenSandbox: Before ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'', this is one of the few [=DC=] Creator/DCComics games that had this.this.
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* FinalBoss: The last boss Superman encounters is a tornado, a force of nature fully capable of destroying Metropolis.

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* FinalBoss: The last boss Superman encounters is are a tornado, trio of tornadoes, a force of nature fully capable of destroying Metropolis.Metropolis. Superman needs to use his super-breath to blow them back and keep them from coming onshore.
** DoNotTouchTheFunnelCloud: The twisters are only capable of damaging structures once the funnel cloud comes into direct contact with them.
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* FinalBoss: The last boss Superman encounters is a tornado.

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* FinalBoss: The last boss Superman encounters is a tornado.tornado, a force of nature fully capable of destroying Metropolis.



* SharedLifeMeter: The game circumvents the two biggest problems with creating a ''Superman'' game -- Kal's invulnerability making it impossible for him to [[GameOver die]] and his limitless power taking the challenge away from fights and other threats -- by giving the city a health bar instead of Superman. The health bar goes down whenever enemies hurt civilians or cause property damage, or when Superman [[PersonOfMassDestruction recklessly uses his powers]]. This forces the player to keep themselves in check while dealing with enemies.

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* SharedLifeMeter: The game circumvents the two biggest problems with creating a ''Superman'' game -- Kal's invulnerability making it impossible for him to [[GameOver die]] and his limitless power taking the challenge away from fights and other threats -- by giving the city a health bar instead of Superman. The health bar goes down whenever enemies hurt civilians or cause property damage, or when Superman [[PersonOfMassDestruction recklessly uses his powers]]. This forces the player to keep themselves in check while dealing with enemies. This is also why the FinalBoss is a tornado as it's perfectly capable of destroying Metropolis if Superman does not stop it.
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* SharedLifeMeter: The game has a health bar shared by ''the entire city'', which goes down whenever enemies hurt civilians or cause property damage - an admittedly neat idea for how to apply a life meter to a character who is supposed to be invulnerable.

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* SharedLifeMeter: The game has circumvents the two biggest problems with creating a ''Superman'' game -- Kal's invulnerability making it impossible for him to [[GameOver die]] and his limitless power taking the challenge away from fights and other threats -- by giving the city a health bar shared by ''the entire city'', which instead of Superman. The health bar goes down whenever enemies hurt civilians or cause property damage - an admittedly neat idea for how damage, or when Superman [[PersonOfMassDestruction recklessly uses his powers]]. This forces the player to apply a life meter to a character who is supposed to be invulnerable.keep themselves in check while dealing with enemies.
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''Superman Returns'' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the Superman films.

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''Superman Returns'' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the Superman ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films.
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'''Superman Returns''' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the Superman films.

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'''Superman Returns''' ''Superman Returns'' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the Superman films.
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* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: You have unlimited use of all of Superman's powers, and can interact with just about anything you can see...
* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: ...but since the town has the life meter, any injured civilians or collateral damage will deplete the meter. So doing things with the intent to destroy can lead to a GameOver. This does not apply for Bizarro mode, where you're supposed to destroy the city.
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* SharedLifeMeter: The game has a health bar shared by ''the entire city'', which goes down whenever enemies hurt civilians or cause property damage - an admittedly neat idea for how to apply a life meter to a character who is supposed to be invulnerable.
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* CanonForeigner: Overcast, one of Mongul's champions originated from the game.
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'''Superman Returns''' is a WideOpenSandbox video game based on the [[Film/SupermanReturns film of the same name]]. It notably had the actors from the film reprising their roles with the exception of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. It was released on the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} during Fall 2006. It is also the only video game based on the Superman films.

!!This game provides examples of:
* AdaptationExpansion: Superman encounters Bizarro, Mongul, Metallo and Riot in the game.
* AndYourRewardIsClothes: You can unlock different outfits that Superman wore throughout the history of the comics.
* FinalBoss: The last boss Superman encounters is a tornado.
* ForcedTutorial: The game lets you test out Superman's abilities thanks to the voice of Jor-El.
* MotionBlur: It is used when Superman flies at maximum speed.
* NoCampaignForTheWicked: Averted where you get to play as Bizarro for a special gameplay mode where you try to destroy Metropolis.
* WideOpenSandbox: Before ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'', this is one of the few [=DC=] games that had this.

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