Ultraman Overview
Ultraman is a Sega Genesis adaptation of the 1967 television series, casting the player as the giant superhero. The setting involves a future Earth defended by the Science Special Search Party, with Ultraman arriving to assist when alien threats exceed human capabilities.
Gameplay adopts a one-on-one fighting format where the player uses punches, kicks, and grapples. Special moves require charging, and victory is not achieved by simply depleting an opponent's life bar, as it continually recharges. The final blow must be delivered with the Specium Beam, though some enemies can evade this attack.
A strict three-minute time limit per stage pressures the player to act quickly, reflecting Ultraman's limited duration on Earth. The player has three lives and no continues, making the overall experience challenging. The roster of monsters is drawn directly from the original television episodes.
