Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Box shows light shelf wear with minimal creasing and edge wear. Box retains very good overall structure. Artwork remains bright with no visible sun fading. Inner cardboard tray is present and in great condition. Instruction manual is pristine with crisp pages and looks unused. Cartridge is perfect and looks like it's never been played. An impressive copy of this classic game - well-suited for serious CIB SNES game collectors.
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back takes the excitement of the original film and amplifies it into one of the most cinematic and challenging action-adventure experiences on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by LucasArts and published by THQ in 1993, this sequel builds upon the success of Super Star Wars with deeper gameplay, expanded level design, and refined controls. Players once again join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca in their desperate battle against the Galactic Empire across snow, space, and swamp.
The game faithfully recreates the iconic moments of The Empire Strikes Back—from the epic Battle of Hoth to Luke’s training with Yoda on Dagobah and his climactic duel with Darth Vader. Enhanced Mode 7 effects power the thrilling snowspeeder missions and X-Wing sequences, while platforming and combat levels deliver the series’ signature intensity. Each character features unique weapons and abilities, including Luke’s powerful lightsaber techniques and Force powers that deepen the gameplay’s strategic depth.
With its cinematic presentation, fluid animation, and top-tier soundtrack, Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back remains a standout achievement for the Super Nintendo. It perfectly blends movie authenticity with classic 16-bit action, making it a must-own title for collectors, Star Wars fans, and retro gamers seeking one of the finest licensed games of its era.
Gameplay Features
- Play as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca across story-driven missions
- Experience iconic film moments like the Battle of Hoth, Dagobah training, and Cloud City showdown
- Utilize Luke’s Force powers including Freeze, Saber Throw, and Mind Control
- Thrilling Mode 7 flight stages with snowspeeder and X-Wing combat
- Dynamic soundtrack inspired by John Williams’ original Star Wars score
- Enhanced graphics, controls, and gameplay depth over the original Super Star Wars
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back received critical acclaim for raising the bar on what licensed games could achieve. Its cinematic pacing and technical polish were often compared to first-party Nintendo releases, helping solidify LucasArts as a leader in faithful film-to-game adaptations.
The game’s success paved the way for the 1994 finale, Super Return of the Jedi, completing one of the most beloved trilogies on the SNES. Today, Super Empire Strikes Back remains a highly collectible piece of Star Wars gaming history, celebrated for its stunning visuals, challenging gameplay, and devotion to the source material.
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.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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