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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

by Atari Games·published by Atari Games, Domark Ltd.

1 March 198510
AmigaAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCBBC MicroArcadeAntstream

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About

The arcade game from Atari Games based on the second Star Wars movie features four action sequences inspired by the film. The graphical style is similar to the first Star Wars game, using vector graphics with a first-person perspective.

The first sequence takes place on the ice planet Hoth, where the player must destroy Imperial probe droids. The droids send transmissions to the Empire that can also be targeted and destroyed. Once enough transmissions have been sent, the Empire attacks.

In the second sequence, the player has to fend off Imperial walkers, either by shooting a limited number of tow cables at their feet or by targeting a small area at their head with lasers. But sooner or later, the Rebel base's power generator will be destroyed and the evacuation begins.

In the third sequence, the Millennium Falcon has to destroy TIE Fighters in space.

In the fourth and final sequence, the Falcon must navigate through an asteroid field, avoiding collisions.

Once the four sections have been completed, the game restarts at a higher difficulty level.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

3.5" Floppy Disk

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Controller Types Supported

Digital Joystick

Number of Players Supported

1 Player

Also known as

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 1985

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Facts

Developer

Atari Games

Released

1 March 1985

Platforms

AmigaAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCBBC MicroArcadeAntstream

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Tags

1st-personArcadeRail shooterShooterSpace flightSci-fi / futuristicLicensed