The Superhero Cast

Are you ready for the groups of superheroes to invade your console or PC? From Spider-Man to Superman to Invisible Woman, you will have almost all of the superheroes ever imagined at your disposal. In this article, Powerplay introduces to you 3 of these games.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Publisher: Activision
Platform Available: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, Xbox, PSP, GBA, (DS version cancelled)
Release date: October to November

Some superheroes featured: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Thing, Invisible Woman, Silver Surfer, Captain America, Wolverine, Elektra

Take control of your favorite superheroes as they attempt to defeat the most dangerous villains in the Marvel universe, including Dr. Doom and Blackheart. In this game, you are presented with an opportunity to form a team of 4 superheroes, even allowing you to choose the team name, icon, and many more. Build up the reputation of your team as you play through the story mode. Utilize each superhero’s unique powers and use them to their fullest advantage. With a wide variety of moves to perform, from grappling to swinging, there can never be a shortage of ways to eliminate the baddies. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is one of the biggest Marvel games ever, featuring 140 characters (although not all are playable). Competitive and co-op multiplayer modes are also available.

Justice League Heroes

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Platform Available: PS2, Xbox
Release date: October 17 (US)

Some superheroes featured: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna

The superheroes of Justice League Heroes hail from the world of DC Comics and nothing can be better than taking control of Superman or Batman. Brainiac and his other villains want to conquer the world and eliminate the Justice League once and for all, but is it really possible? Join forces as the superheroes combine their powers in an attempt to defeat the hordes of villains. Each character is accompanied by a set of specific powers and fighting styles. Master the techniques of the superpowers, which can also be customized. Battles take place in destructible environments, providing for some really creative ways to kill the enemies.

Superman Returns: The VideogamePublisher: EA
Platform Available: Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox, DS, (PSP version cancelled)
Release date: November 20 (US)

Superhero: Superman

Based on the film of the same name released earlier this year, Superman Returns: The Videogame allows you to take full control of Superman and protect the city of Metropolis. Want to impress the people? Fly overhead and they will take snapshots of you, but the game contains more than this. You have a job – and that is to ensure that the people are safe. Make quick decisions as to which task you want to complete first – saving the people from a disaster or fight the villain. Make a right choice for a wrong one may result in the destruction of the city and hamper your progress of the game. Superman Returns: The Videogame looks to be an intense game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.