Superman: The Man of Steel Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Adventure

Superman: The Man of Steel

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreAdventure
DeveloperGraftgold
PublisherVirgin
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSuperman
LegacyDeep cut

Superman: The Man of Steel is an adventure game released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Graftgold and published by Virgin.

It is part of the Superman series. The series also appears on other systems with Superman (N64) and Superman (2600). Graftgold also made The Ottifants and Super Off Road for the Game Gear.

Superman: The Man of Steel is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Superman: The Man of Steel is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Superman: The Man of Steel gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Superman: The Man of Steel cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

FAKE Infinite Life Modifier00C4-640X
Infinite Life00CC-1514

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Superman: The Man of Steel FAQ

Who made Superman: The Man of Steel?

It was developed by Graftgold and published by Virgin.

Is Superman: The Man of Steel multiplayer?

No. Superman: The Man of Steel is a single-player game.

How long does Superman: The Man of Steel take to play?

As an adventure game, Superman: The Man of Steel typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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