Superman: Shadow of Apokolips GameCube game

Superman: Shadow of Apokolips

2003

Overall rating: 2 out of 5

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Any random day in the life of the tights-clad man of steel is more than likely to bear witness to someone trying to take over the world. And more often than not, bad boy Lex Luthor is involved in some way or another. Well, things haven't changed much since the clean-cut Clark Kent first stepped into the old phone box-cum-changing room, as Luthor is at it again, this time aided by the evil Darkseid, some highly advanced Apokoliptean weapons technology and an army of nearly (yes nearly!) unstoppable Interbots. With a combination of both stealth and hard-hitting action, Shadow of Apokolips sees you take control of the world's most pleasant super hero and indulge in epic battles with a host of legendary super villains. The gameplay is mission-based, throwing up a great many mind-bending puzzles, meaning that a fair amount of thought is required as well as mere brute force. The scene is set by 15 expansive, fully interactive levels, which feature such environments as The Dam, Strykers and Lex's Labs. As you traverse each of these locales, you'll be pleased to hear that you have full access to all of Superman's powers you'll have come to know from the comics, films and TV series. X-Ray Vision, Telescopic Vision, Heat Vision, and Ice Breath are all at your disposal, assisting you against the evil onslaught, as is the wonderful gift of flight. Based on the rather smart looking recent cartoon series, as opposed to the 1980's films starring Christopher Reeve, the game features cartoon-style visuals, complete with cel-shaded character models and fluid animation throughout. Adding to the cinematics are over 25 minutes worth of cut-scenes that splice the action together, voice acting by the cast of the TV series, and a sweeping orchestral score - altogether making for a more involving experience.