Superman (World)

Team up to defend Earth in Taito’s 1988 beat ‘em up, Superman (World)! This cooperative two-player game pits you and a fellow hero against waves of alien invaders across familiar American cities. Using a joystick for movement and two buttons for attacks, players control Superman characters – one blue, one red – to punch, kick, and unleash the iconic Heat Vision blast on approaching enemies. As you progress through stages set in New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C., collecting crystals grants power-ups like a Super Blast Punch or Mass Terminator ability, along with throwable objects for extra offense. The gameplay involves both ground combat and flight sequences as you battle through the varied environments. Players can pick up items such as cars and gasoline cans to hurl at opponents, adding another layer of strategy to the action. The final confrontation takes place aboard an alien spaceship, bringing the fight against these otherworldly threats to a dramatic conclusion. Superman (World) utilizes Taito’s X System hardware and features a soundtrack that initially incorporates music from the classic film score Superman... The Movie. With its side-scrolling perspective and cooperative gameplay, this arcade title provides a straightforward and engaging experience for two players seeking heroic action.