Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: A great copy of Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with label colors holding strong and the cartridge presenting cleanly overall; fully tested and playing properly. A sharp SNES cart ready for another run across Hoth.
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Snow sweeps across Hoth and blaster fire lights the sky in Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, an explosive action adventure on the Super Nintendo system. Relive the cinematic tension of the 1980 film as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca battle Imperial forces across icy battlefields, asteroid fields, and the shadowed corridors of Cloud City. From speeder bike assaults to lightsaber duels, the side-scrolling intensity captures the scale and drama of the Star Wars saga in 16-bit form.
Released in 1993 by THQ and developed by LucasArts, this Super Nintendo action adventure builds on the success of the original Super Star Wars with expanded character abilities and more demanding stage design. Players searching for classic SNES Star Wars games will recognize its blend of run-and-gun blaster combat and precision platforming across iconic locations like Hoth, Dagobah, and Bespin. The pacing is relentless, rewarding sharp reflexes and mastery of The Force.
Luke’s journey evolves throughout the campaign, from firing blasters in the trenches to wielding his lightsaber and unleashing Force powers against Darth Vader himself. Each playable hero brings distinct strengths, giving battles variety while preserving the cinematic tone of the film. For collectors, this cartridge release stands as a cornerstone entry in the celebrated Super Star Wars trilogy, widely regarded as one of the defining Star Wars adaptations of the 16-bit era.
Gameplay Features
- Play as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, or Chewbacca with distinct abilities
- Side-scrolling blaster combat mixed with lightsaber strikes and Force powers
- Speeder bike stages and asteroid field shootouts add cinematic variety
- Battle Imperial troops, AT-AT walkers, and a climactic duel with Darth Vader
- Platforming across Dagobah swamps and Cloud City corridors tests timing precision
- Health management and weapon upgrades reward strategic combat decisions
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back launched in 1993 as the second entry in the ambitious Super Star Wars trilogy on the Super Nintendo. Developed internally by LucasArts, the studio behind classic Star Wars PC adventures, it pushed SNES hardware with fast sprite scaling effects and dramatic Mode 7 vehicle sequences. Its challenging difficulty and faithful recreation of The Empire Strikes Back’s most iconic scenes helped cement it as one of the most respected 16-bit Star Wars games among collectors and longtime fans.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: THQ
- Developer: LucasArts
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 009119930352
- SKU: 7154
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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