Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (NES game)
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System
in 1992.
-infested ice cavern, fight during the Battle of Hoth, meet Master Yoda
on Dagobah to train with him, and attempt to rescue friendly characters in Cloud City from Darth Vader
.
The gamer controls the character of Luke Skywalker
, who can fight with a blaster pistol or a lightsaber
, and can also board a snowspeeder
during the Battle of Hoth. As Luke learns about the Force
, he develops multiple Force Powers to help during the mission.
The NES version was released in 1992, the same year as JVC
's Super Star Wars
for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System
. As Empire was released towards the end of the NES's lifecycle, a corresponding sequel to the film Return of the Jedi was never developed or released.
This is the second of three video games released under the Empire Strikes Back title for home video game systems. It was preceded by a version for the Atari 2600
and succeeded by Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
for the SNES.
A "port," or conversion, of this game was released for the Game Boy. That product was reprinted and distributed by several publishers over the course of three years.
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
in 1992.
Summary
The object of the game is to destroy an Imperial Probe Droid, escape a WampaWampa
Wampas are fictional predators of the Star Wars universe.-Characteristics:Wampas are Yeti-like creatures that live on the sixth planet of the Hoth system. Wampa's hands have five fingers, each with one large claw. They also have a horn protruding from either side of their heads that curves and...
-infested ice cavern, fight during the Battle of Hoth, meet Master Yoda
Yoda
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, appearing in the second and third original films, as well as all three prequel trilogy films. A renowned Jedi master, Yoda made his first on-screen appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for...
on Dagobah to train with him, and attempt to rescue friendly characters in Cloud City from Darth Vader
Darth Vader
Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
.
The gamer controls the character of Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
, who can fight with a blaster pistol or a lightsaber
Lightsaber
A lightsaber is a fictional weapon in the Star Wars universe, a "laser sword." It consists of a polished metal hilt which projects a blade of light about 1.33 metres long. The lightsaber is the signature weapon of the Jedi order and their Sith counterparts, both of whom can use them for close...
, and can also board a snowspeeder
Snowspeeder
A snowspeeder is a Rebel Alliance vehicle featured in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and several books, comics, and video games in the Star Wars Expanded Universe...
during the Battle of Hoth. As Luke learns about the Force
Force (Star Wars)
The Force is a binding, metaphysical and ubiquitous power in the fictional universe of the Star Wars galaxy created by George Lucas. Mentioned in the first film in the series, it is integral to all subsequent incarnations of Star Wars, including the expanded universe of comic books, novels, and...
, he develops multiple Force Powers to help during the mission.
The NES version was released in 1992, the same year as JVC
JVC
, usually referred to as JVC, is a Japanese international consumer and professional electronics corporation based in Yokohama, Japan which was founded in 1927...
's Super Star Wars
Super Star Wars
Super Star Wars is the first of a series of three Super Nintendo games based on the original three films of the Star Wars series released in 1992 and re-released on the Wii Virtual Console. The term Super Star Wars can refer to the first game or to all three games collectively...
for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
. As Empire was released towards the end of the NES's lifecycle, a corresponding sequel to the film Return of the Jedi was never developed or released.
This is the second of three video games released under the Empire Strikes Back title for home video game systems. It was preceded by a version for the Atari 2600
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Parker Bros. game)
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a scrolling shooter video game published by Parker Brothers in 1982 for the Atari 2600 and in 1983 for the Mattel Intellivision. It was the first Star Wars video game.-Gameplay:...
and succeeded by Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
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...
for the SNES.
A "port," or conversion, of this game was released for the Game Boy. That product was reprinted and distributed by several publishers over the course of three years.
See also
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Parker Bros. video game)
- Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackSuper Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackSuper 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...
- Star Wars computer and video gamesStar Wars computer and video gamesStar Wars has spawned over one hundred computer and video games, dating back to some of the earliest home consoles. Some are based directly on movie material, with the remaining games heavily involved in the Expanded Universe.-Early history:...
- List of Star Wars video games
External links
- Star Wars at GameSpot
- Star Wars at GameFAQsGameFAQsGameFAQs is a website that hosts FAQs and walkthroughs for video games. It was created in November 1995 by Jeff "CJayC" Veasey and was bought by CNET Networks in May 2003. It is currently owned by CBS Interactive. The site has a database of video game information, cheat codes, reviews, game saves,...
- Gametrailers' Star Wars Retrospective Episode II