Superman - The Man of Steel is an action-adventure video game for the Sega Genesis. It was published by Sega Europe and was released in Europe in 1995. It is the first game in the Superman series and was developed by Rare. The game is set in the fictional town of Metropolis and follows the journey of the protagonist, Clark Kent, as he tries to save the city from an alien threat. The game features a variety of gameplay modes, including side-quests and a final confrontation with the evil alien, Lex Luthor. The game was well-received by critics, who praised its innovative gameplay and graphics. It was also nominated for a 1995 European Game of the Year award.