Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

1993 video game

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is an action video game. It was published by JVC Musical Industries and was developed by Sculptured Software and LucasArts.[1]

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Developer(s)Sculptured Software
LucasArts
Publisher(s)JVC Musical Industries
Director(s)Kalani Streicher
Producer(s)Kalani Streicher
Designer(s)Kalani Streicher
Programmer(s)Peter Ward
Ryan Ridges
Artist(s)Harrison Fong
Jon Knoles
Composer(s)Paul Webb
SeriesStar Wars
Platform(s)Super Nintendo Entertainment System
ReleaseNovember 12, 1993
(North America)
December 17, 1993
(Japan)
February 18, 1994
(Europe)
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

The game was released on November 12, 1993 in North America, December 17, 1993 in Japan, and February 18, 1994 in Europe. It was only released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.[2]

In the game, the player controls Luke Skywalker and they mainly play through the events of the 1980 movie Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

It is the sequel to the 1992 game Super Star Wars and also had a sequel titled Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in 1994.

Reception

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The game recieved positive reviews by game critics. Critics said that they liked the graphics, sound, gameplay, and being true to the source material. However, critics also said that they didn't like the controls, how difficult the gameplay was.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. "Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". IGN. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. "Grand Opening Celebration At All Locations". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  3. "Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Review". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. "Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  5. "Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". IGN. Retrieved March 23, 2024.