Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
- Developers: Infogrames
- Publishers: Atari, Inc., Infogrames
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips (2002)
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips is a 2002 action-adventure game developed by Infogrames and published by Atari for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. The game is based on the Superman: The Animated Series television show, and features cel-shaded graphics and voice-actors from the show.
Players control Superman as he battles villains like Lex Luthor, Metallo, Livewire, Parasite, and Darkseid in order to save the citizens of Metropolis. The game features a variety of missions, including escort missions, boss battles, and time trials.
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the game’s graphics, gameplay, and voice acting. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips is a third-person action-adventure game in which players control Superman as he flies around Metropolis and battles villains. The game features a variety of missions, including escort missions, boss battles, and time trials.
Superman has a variety of abilities that he can use to complete missions, including super strength, flight, heat vision, and ice breath. He can also use his X-ray vision to see through walls and objects.
The game’s combat system is simple but effective. Superman can use his fists, heat vision, and ice breath to attack enemies. He can also grab enemies and throw them into objects or each other.
The game’s missions are varied and challenging. In one mission, Superman must escort a group of civilians to safety while being attacked by Lex Luthor’s henchmen. In another mission, Superman must defeat Metallo in a boss battle.
Graphics
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips uses cel-shaded graphics, which give the game a unique and stylized look. The game’s environments are detailed and colorful, and the character models are well-animated.
The game’s cutscenes are also very well-done, and they feature voice-acting from the cast of the Superman: The Animated Series television show.
Sound
The game’s soundtrack is composed by Shirley Walker, who also composed the music for the Superman: The Animated Series television show. The soundtrack is orchestral and sweeping, and it perfectly captures the feel of the show.
The game’s voice acting is also top-notch. The cast of the Superman: The Animated Series television show reprise their roles in the game, and they all deliver excellent performances.
Story
The game’s story is written by Bruce Timm, who was also the producer of the Superman: The Animated Series television show. The story is well-written and engaging, and it features all of the classic Superman villains.
The game’s story begins with Superman being attacked by Darkseid’s forces on Apokolips. Superman is defeated and taken prisoner, but he is eventually able to escape and return to Earth.
Once back on Earth, Superman must team up with his allies to stop Darkseid from conquering the planet. The game’s story is full of twists and turns, and it will keep players entertained from beginning to end.
Overall
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips is a great game for fans of the Superman: The Animated Series television show. It features cel-shaded graphics, voice-actors from the show, and a well-written story. The game is also challenging and rewarding, and it will keep players entertained for hours on end.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
