Rocksteady's Superman: 9 Leaked Details You Need To Know

7. Superman's Powers Will Be Slightly Nerfed

Superman The Animated Series
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Although creating a Superman game is difficult for a myriad of reasons, the biggest is that the hero himself is just too damn powerful. His arsenal of powers - as well as his invulnerability - make it a problem for developers trying to create a combat system where Supes' abilities are manageable and the character himself feels vulnerable, without eliminating his defining features.

Once again, Rocksteady are deciding to slightly nerf Kent in their latest game, but thankfully not to a ridiculous extent. It's been revealed that they're taking inspiration from The Animated Series, where Supes was still a strong character but could be hurt, and not overcome every problem with the snap of his fingers.

The proof will be in the pudding, of course, and whether the devs can pull off this balancing act will have to be seen.

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