sketchsanchez
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Spider-Man 2 is awful as well. It's got the (goat) swing mechanics and that's it and guess what? 3 has the same mechanics so I'd rather play that cuz it doesn't look like total ass.
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What is the worst superhero game not named Superman 64?
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Spider-Man 2 is awful as well. It's got the (goat) swing mechanics and that's it and guess what? 3 has the same mechanics so I'd rather play that cuz it doesn't look like total ass.
distantmantra
Member
I can't believe you're the only person to mention this one. One of the worst games I've ever played, superhero license or not.
World SkiFree
Member
For a minute, I thought I had stumbled into the BEST superhero game thread ... Seriously, I love Marvel Nemesis and still play it.
Also wanted to hop in on the Superman chatter. Superman 64 is a bad game but not sure if it's the worst. It was like a poor version of Pilot Wings which wasn't all bad. Well, not the worst at least...
Glad to see someone step up for Atari 2600 Superman. Can test the eyes these days but it's a pretty enjoyable take on Superman for the time. Also have fondness for the NES Superman. Strange game but pretty neat all and all. Had the Krypton villains, too!
I also like Superman Returns on the PS2, although I agree with another poster that the game's repetition and limited focus were definite cons.
Which leads me to Superman Returns on the GBA. Wasn't this a puzzle game!? I haven't played it but I've only seen screens of the puzzles. Nothing says being Superman like matching Krypton gems. Maybe it's great though, I dunno ...
Face it Tiger..
Banned
That Aquaman game is a solid choice.
but Catwoman is another good choice
but Catwoman is another good choice
I only played the ps2 version maybe that was different not only from the graphics?
Sir Ilpalazzo
Member
Spider-Man for the SNES is pretty awful. Maybe not the worst but it's the worst I've played, at least.
Manmademan
Member
This one feels a bit unfair to count as it is an edutainment game but Captain Novalin
Maybe we should just go with worst superhero. His power is literally having daibetes.
https://youtu.be/5BRsduc1eBo?t=1m52s
came in for this
Is this really bad? I played Mutant Academy 2 when I was a kid, I have good memories of a decent game (maybe nostalgia?)![X-Men%20-%20Mutant%20Academy%20[U]%20[SLUS-00774]-front.jpg](http://s.emuparadise.org/PSX/Covers/X-Men%20-%20Mutant%20Academy%20[U]%20[SLUS-00774]-front.jpg)
Maybe not the worst, but definitely a contender
MrCunningham
Member
One of the worst LJN games too...which is an accomplishment for them.
That box art is pretty great though in all of its '80's bronze age Marvel glory. No seriously, the layout is well balanced and looks great.
revolverjgw
Member
One of the worst LJN games too...which is an accomplishment for them.
Now THIS is grade-A certified shit. Most games in this thread are masterpieces compared to games like this and Superman for NES/Atari
Really is super classy boxart though. I like the little box with their heads in it, brings back a lot of memories of comics from that era.
Strife In a Teacup
Member
Holy shit this made me legit laugh. Somehow fitting given the recent movie release.
petran79
Banned
Batman Returns (Amiga version)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_Returns_(video_game)
The Amiga version of the game was a subject of considerable controversy. Gametek had, prior to the game's release, sent a number of screenshots derived from the PC title to market the game. As such, a number of computer magazines previewed the game as a direct conversion of the PC adventure.
The reality, however, was very different. The game was, contrary to expectations, not a conversion of the PC title, but a side-scrolling platform game akin to the console games. It was plagued with bugs, including very inaccurate collision detection.
The gaming press almost universally panned the game for the aforementioned bugs, for being near unplayable (with controls that rarely reacted in the way they should have done) together with poor graphics and sound – the game was given marks as low as 19% (CU Amiga). The belief that the Amiga version would be a conversion of the PC title may have been contributory to the disappointment and anger expressed by many magazines – reviews on modern retro gaming sites are, however, not generally so critical of the game, although few offer much praise.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_Returns_(video_game)
The Amiga version of the game was a subject of considerable controversy. Gametek had, prior to the game's release, sent a number of screenshots derived from the PC title to market the game. As such, a number of computer magazines previewed the game as a direct conversion of the PC adventure.
The reality, however, was very different. The game was, contrary to expectations, not a conversion of the PC title, but a side-scrolling platform game akin to the console games. It was plagued with bugs, including very inaccurate collision detection.
The gaming press almost universally panned the game for the aforementioned bugs, for being near unplayable (with controls that rarely reacted in the way they should have done) together with poor graphics and sound – the game was given marks as low as 19% (CU Amiga). The belief that the Amiga version would be a conversion of the PC title may have been contributory to the disappointment and anger expressed by many magazines – reviews on modern retro gaming sites are, however, not generally so critical of the game, although few offer much praise.
Questprobe: Fantastic Four.
Look at this cover, this is going to be awesome!
ahhhhh
the Questprobe adventures were by Scott Adams who wrote some of the best text adventures in the day.The first one (Hulk) wasn't too good but the spiderman and fantastic four ones were pretty good by text adventure standards.
It's a pity he never finished them all-there was supposed to be another fantastic four and all the Questprobes were supposed to tie together.
thelurkinghorror
Member
This is the heath bar, btw I think this game was pretty awesome back in the day, my favorite Spidreman game at time
Diablohead
Member
I remember playing the ps1 demo for this game a few times and sort of enjoying it.
Questprobe: Fantastic Four.
Look at this cover, this is going to be awesome!
ahhhhh
I could never get Thing out of the tar-pit in the very first bit of the game. It's probably really simple but I just never found the solution.
darkwing-buck
Member
God a lot of the covers in this thread look absolutely amazing. A shame their wasted with such shit games /:
redmetal86
Member
You had to hold your breath then swim down until you reached a mechanism that you had to smash that was pulling you down.
(that's if I remember correctly as it's been a FEW years....)
Batman for the C64 was incomprehensible to me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_V2rbVhhVk
The comic book panel art style was neat at least.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_V2rbVhhVk
The comic book panel art style was neat at least.
Yeah that thing.
I never understood what you had to do. Even as I watch a let's play video, I have no idea what is going on.
FranXico
Member
Batman for the C64 was incomprehensible to me.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/eb/Batman_Caped_Crusader.jpg
The comic book panel art style was neat at least.
Played that on the speccy. Incomprehensible is quite the understatement. The puzzles didn't make any sense.