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 JP December 17, 1993 NA June 1, 1993 EU February 24, 1994 Virtual Console NA August 24, 2009[1] PAL October 2, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Run and gun |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E (VC) PEGI: 7+ |
| Media | 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 on August 24, 2009 and in the PAL regions on October 2, 2009, alongside the other games in the Super Star Wars series.[1]
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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 an enhanced 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] 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]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Nintendo (2009-08-10). "The Force is Strong with this One: Star Wars Content Blasts onto Wii Console". Press release. http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19455. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
- ^ IGN Cheats: Super Empire Strikes Back
