Superman is a 1979 video game for the Atari Video Computer System (VCS; later renamed "Atari 2600") and the first video game based on a DC Comics property. It is strongly based upon the precedingly-programmed (although sources on release dates conflict) hit game Adventure.
Synopsis for "Superman"
The evil scientist Lex Luthor is on the loose again! He has blown up the Metropolis Memorial Bridge, and he and his henchmen are wreaking havoc all over the city! It's time for Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet, to take action as the Man of Steel and bring Lex and his gang to justice.
Gameplay
The player uses the power of flight and X-ray vision to travel through the many screens that make up Metropolis as he goes to find the criminals and bring them to jail as well as finding the pieces of the bridge to restore it to normal. But he must watch out for Kryptonite meteors, because they can strip Superman of his power. Once he loses those powers, the player must find Lois Lane in order to restore them. The player's score is the amount of time he takes to complete all of Superman's duties and return as Clark Kent to the Daily Planet.
Appearing in "Superman"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Lex Luthor
- Luthor's henchmen
Other Characters:
Locations:
- Metropolis
- Daily Planet
- Metropolis Memorial Bridge
Items:
- Kryptonite
Vehicles:
- Helicopter
Notes
- First and only known Atari 2600 game to feature a DC Comics superhero character.
See Also
- Images from Superman (Atari 2600)
- Characters from Superman (Atari 2600)
- Other things related to Superman (Atari 2600)
- Video Game Gallery: Superman (Atari 2600)