Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis – Xbox (2003)

This isn’t Jason Momoa, and it’s definitely not pretty—but it’s Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis, and it exists. Defend the underwater kingdom with janky combat, stiff swimming animations, and graphics that scream “we ran out of budget.” So bad it’s iconic, this is the kind of game that retro collectors chase just to say, “Yeah… I own that mess.”

1. System: Original Xbox (2003 release; not backward compatible, probably for a reason).
2. Gameplay: Third-person aquatic brawling, underwater missions, and more punching than Poseidon would approve of. No capes—just fins and pain.
3. Vibes: Atlantean awkwardness, early-2000s superhero flop energy, and glorious meme potential. A game so bold it dares you to finish it.

Fully playable offline, no Xbox Live required (which is a mercy).

Whether you’re a fan of “so-bad-it’s-good” gaming or just want to own the weirdest licensed title on the shelf, Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis belongs in your Retro Games eXchange catalog. Add it to your cart, display it proudly, and remember: some heroes don’t wear capes… because they’re trying not to drown.