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The Death and Return of Superman
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| 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 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, The Death and Return of Superman is a beat 'em up developed by Sunsoft and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Superman series. The series also appears on other systems with Superman (N64) and Superman (2600). Sunsoft also made Lemmings, Justice League Task Force and Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions for the SNES.
The Death and Return of Superman is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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
26 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 3324-3F6D |
|---|---|
| Infinite Special Attacks | 3323-C76D
D323-C7AD |
The Death and Return of Superman walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
The Death and Return of Superman FAQ
When did The Death and Return of Superman come out on the SNES?
The Death and Return of Superman was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
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.