Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
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| Developer(s) | Sculptured Software LucasArts |
| Publisher(s) | JVC, later re-released by THQ (SNES) LucasArts (Virtual Console) |
| Platform(s) | Super NES, Virtual Console |
| Release date(s) | Super Nintendo Virtual Console |
| Genre(s) | Run and gun |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
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| Media/distribution | 12-megabit Cartridge |
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, sometimes called Super Empire Strikes Back, is a platform game for the Super Nintendo, it is the sequel to Super Star Wars and was followed by Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. It is based on the second film of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. It was released in Japan by Victor Interactive Software as Super Star Wars: Teikoku no Gyakushuu. The original Super Nintendo title was released on 1993, with a re-release on the Virtual Console in North America on August 24, 2009[1] and in the PAL regions on October 2, 2009, alongside the other games in the Super Star Wars series.
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[edit] Gameplay
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back follows closely the standard set by Super Star Wars, with multiple playable characters and Mode 7 quasi-3D vehicle sequences. The controls are very similar to the first game, but feature a double-jump. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca return as playable characters although the character-select option itself was removed.
Unlike the original game, this installment allows each character the use of a primary and secondary weapon. Following one of the Dagobah missions, Luke Skywalker can also collect Force Powers for use in later levels. Darth Vader appears as the final boss in the video game.
[edit] Plot
Like the original video game, the characters from the movie are shown. Luke Skywalker is played by C. Andrew Nelson who previously played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: X-Wing and who has appeared as Darth Vader in the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition, the Rebel Assault II and Dark Forces games from LucasArts, as well as numerous commercials, TV shows, print ads, and live appearances.
[edit] Development
The previous game in the series was known for its high level of difficulty which was continued in the sequel. In response to this concern, a password system was introduced to allow players to proceed from the level in which their game ended and not have to start back at the beginning of the game when they were out of continues.[2] In late 1992 a contest was launched exclusively in Electronic Gaming Monthly,[3] which required the contestants to answer six multi-choice questions, and for which the "Grand Prize" was to have the person's likeness appear in this forthcoming game. The winner was Jeff Crosno, for whom the developers placed his appearance on a Rebel soldier in a, Ice Fields of Hoth cut-scene, replacing the already existing facial graphics.[4]
[edit] Reception
Reception for the game was met with mixed to positive reviews. IGN praised the games enhanced "Mode 7" graphics. Rotten Tomatoes currently gives Super Empire Strikes Back a 83% "fresh" rating. Metacritic had 89 out of 100 reviews coming out as positive.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Jedi Battles, Marvelous Bubbles and Frantic Underground Action". Nintendo of America. 2009-08-24. http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/OMdpfXYFV0iAQCyFkNx0BJVbpxIGH6nR. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ IGN Cheats: Super Empire Strikes Back
- ^ Electronic Gaming Monthly, December 1992, page 142, "JVC, LucasArts & EGM Want You!"
- ^ Electronic Gaming Monthly, October 1993, Issue 51, page 216. "EGM Contest Winner Update" A picture of 'Jeff Crosno' is seen with two screenshots from the game. The before and after images of the character's facial changes.
