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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up
The Death and Return of Superman
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Superman |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Sunsoft and published by Blizzard Entertainment, The Death and Return of Superman arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995 as a beat 'em up.
It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar. Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Superman series; on the Genesis you can also try Superman. The series also appears on other systems with Superman (N64) and Superman (2600). Sunsoft also made Super Fantasy Zone, Batman and Tel-Tel Mahjong for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Death and Return of Superman is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
The Death and Return of Superman cheats & codes
90 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health Superman | FF9581:64 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives Superman | FF9346:09 |
| Infinite Special Move | FF84F7:05 |
| Almost No Health Some Enemies | FF9585:01 |
| Fake Health Superman | FF84EB:2D |
| Music Instrument Screwer | FF8032:09 |
The Death and Return of Superman walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
The Death and Return of Superman FAQ
When did The Death and Return of Superman come out on the Genesis?
The Death and Return of Superman was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.
Who made The Death and Return of Superman?
It was developed by Sunsoft and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Is The Death and Return of Superman multiplayer?
No. The Death and Return of Superman is a single-player game.
How long does The Death and Return of Superman take to play?
As a beat 'em up, The Death and Return of Superman typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Death and Return of Superman on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.