Arcade

Superman

Superman is an arcade Beat 'em up/Shoot 'em up released by Taito Corporation in 1988. It is based on the popular hero icon Superman from DC Comics. Released in 1988 for the X System, The player assume the role of Superman, who must fight through five levels to make the world safe from the evil Emperor Zaas. The second player's red Superman is identical to the first player's blue Superman, except in appearance. However, the red Superman's presence is never explained in the game.

Genre: Beat-'Em-Up
Year: 1988
Developer: Taito Corporation
Publisher: Taito Corporation
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

8 achievements · 55 total points

Metropolis Complete Round 1.
5 pts
Las Vegas Complete Round 3.
5 pts
Washington D.C. Complete Round 4.
5 pts
Spaceship Complete Round 5 and finish the game!
10 pts
Brandon Routh Reach 500.000 points.
5 pts
Henry Cavill Reach 1.000.000 points.
10 pts
Christopher Reeve Reach 1.500.000 points.
10 pts
San Francisco Complete Round 2.
5 pts

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Superman frequently asked questions

How do I play Superman online with a friend?

Superman (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Superman on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Superman in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Superman netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Superman have achievements?

Yes, Superman has 8 achievements worth 55 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Superman for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Superman on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.