The Top 7...Big Bosses

4. Metallo, Superman Returns: The Videogame (multi, 2006)

If Superman Returns devotedly followed the plot of the film, the worst Supes would have to come up against would be a megalomaniacal property developer. But EA has instead wisely skimmed through the rogues' gallery of the comics until their eye was caught by Metallo in a skyscraper-high, scrap-metal robot exoskeleton.

4. Metallo, Superman Returns: The Videogame (multi, 2006)

If Superman Returns devotedly followed the plot of the film, the worst Supes would have to come up against would be a megalomaniacal property developer. But EA has instead wisely skimmed through the rogues' gallery of the comics until their eye was caught by Metallo in a skyscraper-high, scrap-metal robot exoskeleton.

Above: It's a boss fight with a twist, as Supes is indestructible - but Metropolis isn't.

Following Metallo's trail of devastation through Metropolis - having seen it in action, we can report you won't need a guide arrow - looks to be the game's highlight. Luckily, like any proper videogame boss, his suit has the design flaw of an obvious weak point in the center of his chest.

Above: It's a boss fight with a twist, as Supes is indestructible - but Metropolis isn't.

Following Metallo's trail of devastation through Metropolis - having seen it in action, we can report you won't need a guide arrow - looks to be the game's highlight. Luckily, like any proper videogame boss, his suit has the design flaw of an obvious weak point in the center of his chest.

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