Superman: Shadow of Apokolips

THIS IS A JOB FOR SUPERMAN!

HORRIFIC WEAPONS FROM THE PLANET APOKOLIPS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE HANDS OF SUPER-VILLAINS. ONLY SUPERMAN HAS THE POWER TO THWART THEIR INSIDIOUS PLOT TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD.

TAKE DOWN SUPER-VILLAINS SUCH AS METALLO, LIVEWIRE AND PARASITE

BATTLE YOUR WAY THROUGH 14 DETAILED AND DIVERSE METROPOLIS ENVIRONMENTS

USE ALL OF SUPERMAN'S AMAZING POWERS TO FOIL FIENDISH FOES

OVER 40 MINUTES OF ANIMATED CINEMATIC SEQUENCES

"...THE MAN OF STEEL HAS NEVER LOOKED OR MOVED BETTER..."

--GAMESPOT.COM

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2

DESCRIPTION:

A fiendish plot. An army of deadly robots. The fate of the planet is in your hands! Darkseid, the most evil being in the galaxy, has enlisted the aid of Lex Luthor in his quest to destroy the Man of Steel and take over the world. By providing Luthor with highly advanced Apokoliptean weapons technology, Darkseid has enabled him to create an army of nearly unstoppable Interbots — packing serious firepower. Just when Superman’ seems to have everything under control, cybernetic supervillain Metallo busts out of Strykers Island Prison, mixing it up with malevolent mayhem of his own. The world’s greatest superhero must accomplish what no mere mortal ever could: turn back the irrepressible forces of evil and save our planet!

GAME FEATURES: - Experience full access to all of Superman’s powers throughout the game - Fight in epic battles with legendary supervillains like Livewire, Parasite and Metallo - Lose yourself in non-linear, mission-based gameplay that combines action, stealth and mind-bending puzzles—all based upon the wildly popular Superman: The Animated Series on the Cartoon Network - Advance through 15 enormous, fully interactive levels brimming with player-usable objects of every kind - Change it up with exciting first-person and third-person play perspectives - Check out more than 40 minutes of breathtaking cinematics that take full advantage of the PlayStation®2’s processing power - Voice acting by the original cast of the animated series and a sweeping orchestral score

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Atari Australia website - PlayStation 2 & GameCube

“ Superman: SOA retains the look of the cartoon to the dime. Right down to the exaggerated square jaw of and curly Q lock of hair hanging down his forehead, Superman looks simply splendid. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the pre-beta version, and I was stunned. The game looks almost exactly like the cartoon. Each of Superman’s animations was flawless and smoother than a baby’s posterior. What’s more, the cinematics of the movie are done in the exact same style as the game and don’t leave players wondering why the graphics of the cinematics can’t be the same as the gameplay. "

" A Superman game wouldn’t be complete without all of Superman’s nifty superpowers, and they’re all here. Heat vision and frost breath can be used in different ways and can be executed in either third-person or first-person modes. Superman’s super strength allows him to heave barrels and lift billboards and other heavy objects with ease. “ - GameZone

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Atari Australia Press Quotes - GameCube

Based on the animated series, Superman: Shadow of the Apokolips manages to put the Man of Steel's many powers in the grasp of eager players.

Defender of Humanity

The plot evolves around Lex Luthor's unyielding desire to destroy Superman. Notorious villains such as Darkseid, Metallo, and Livewire get in on the act, along with hordes of killer robots and the occasional high-tech superweapon.

Unlike his fellow super-powered beings, Superman has respect for human life. In the game, this means you will be performing rescue missions in addition to the traditional beat-'em-up sequences. You'll also go on stealth missions as Clark Kent.

Super Powers

If Superman's compassion captures the hearts of fans, his awesome powers capture their imaginations. Thanks to a well-designed control scheme, you can now control Superman and his impressive arsenal of superpowers.

Two types of heat blasts are available: a single laser shot and a more powerful charged beam. Super breath can blow enemies off their feet and extinguish fires. Superman also gets to use his amazing X-ray vision.

Combat is assisted by an L-Button lock-on feature. Simple combos make quick work of most enemies, but fighting robot after robot can get a bit dry.

The Last Son of Krypton's most notable power, his ability to fly, can be easily executed at any time. The sensation of soaring from the tops of buildings to the streets below is top-notch and the transition from air to ground is seamless. When flying you can also perform a powerful speeding-bullet punch. When landing, you can stomp the ground to clear out surrounding enemies.

Missions

You must complete a variety of missions in each of the 14 levels. Combat is central to most, but timed challenges, search and destroy missions and minigames keep things interesting.

In the Clark Kent sequences, stealth is key. The incognito Man of Steel cannot blow his cover by using super powers. Try it and you'll hear Superman recite his devotion to staying in disguise.

Graphics and Sound

Taking its stylistic cues from the animated series, the environments and characters have a simple, bold design, with forced perspective, black outlines and subtle cel-shading. The flying and fighting animations are good.

Flying is a treat as you watch new details come into view. Humans who first appear as dots lining the sidewalks quickly become fully animated individuals. Soaring past the Daily Planet is quite satisfying for any Kal-el wannabe.

The actual voice actors from Superman: The Animated Series were enlisted to handle the spoken lines for Superman, Lois, Luthor, Kanto, Livewire and Metallo.

Superman: Shadow of the Apokolips gives complete control to those who are willing to spend some time learning the controls. The combat system is fairly basic, but the mission variety keeps things fresh. Support for Progressive Scan and Dolby Pro Logic II means that you will get super-powered audio and video if you have the right equipment.

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www.nintendo.com – GameCube

descriptif

C'est un travail pour Superman !

Des armes terrifiantes venant de la planète Apokolips sont tombées entre les mains de super-méchants. Seul Superman a le pouvoir de contrecarrer les plans machiavéliques de ces derniers qui veulent prendre le contrôle du monde !

charactéristiques

• Cell Shading : L'ambiance graphique du dessin animé est bien retranscrite. D'ailleurs DC Comics a co-écrit l'histoire afin d'obtenir une meilleure cohésion entre le jeu et la série Télé
• Les Méchants de la série sont là : Battez vous contre Metallo, Livewire et Parasite et détruisez-les
• Gameplay varié mélangeant les genres : Action avec des combats impressionnants et Aventure avec des missions furtives
• Une grande variété de pouvoirs disponibles dès le début du jeu : Souffle réfrigérant, Yeux Laser ...

Source:

www.atari.fr - GameCube (French)