The Adventures of Hyperman (video game)
| The Adventures of Hyperman | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Illumina Productions |
| Publisher | IBM |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | 1995 |
The Adventures of Hyperman is a 1995 video game from Illumina Productions.[1]
Gameplay
The Adventures of Hyperman is a game in which players assist Hyperman and Emma C. Squared in locating scientific objects favored by the villain Entrobe. These objects are placed into a containment warp field to lure Entrobe and his sidekick Kid Chaos back into captivity. The game provides access to Emma’s laboratory, where players use scientific tools such as a simulation terrarium to observe environmental effects and an electron microscope for examining materials. Certain sequences require operating devices like a catapult used to launch Hyperman toward a castle. To activate it, players determine the correct relationship between weight, velocity, and angle to achieve the intended trajectory.[2]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Dimension 3 | 97%[3] |
| Electronic Entertainment | 3/5[4] |
| Evansville Courier and Press | 2.5/4[5] |
CNET said "Hyperman isn't as funny as The Tick, and it's hard to imagine youngsters giving up their favorite Saturday morning cartoons to learn about science".[2]
Computer Game Review said "This will appeal to kids because of its very well done cartoon graphics style and excellent sound effects".[6]
Television series
A television series based on the game premiered in 1995.[7]
References
- ^ "The Adventures of Hyperman". Power Play (magazine). December 1995. p. 11. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ a b Scisco, Peter. "The Adventures of Hyperman". CNET. Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ "Saturnday Morning Fun!". Dimension 3. August 1995. pp. 70, 71. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ Grech, Christine (June 1995). "The Adventures of Hyperman". Electronic Entertainment. p. 37. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ "Software reviews The Adventures of Hyperman". Evansville Courier and Press. October 25, 1995. p. 17.
- ^ Greenlee, Steven (September 1995). "The Adventures of Hyperman". Computer Game Review. p. 81. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ "Carrey On : Fall Kids' Shows Reprise Popular Masks, Fins and Sleuths". Los Angeles Times. September 3, 1995. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
External links
- Official website (archived)