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Super Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back (USA)

Super Nintendo (SNES)
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1993
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The Japanese name for Super Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back, identical in content.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 12+
Description
Second Super Star Wars in The Empire Strikes Back universe featuring Luke and Han Solo, North American version. Published by JVC, released in North America in 1993. Hoth, Dagobah and Bespin levels, lightsaber combat and AT-AT battles. North American version of Super Empire Strikes Back on Super Nintendo.

Super Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
MAX
Music
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
"Solid"
Still carried by John Williams's immortal themes, the sequel deploys a symphonic score of heightened nobility and intensity, faithful to the world of The Empire Strikes Back. From the cold of Hoth to the tensest duels, the music galvanises every clash. This sonic grandeur, faithful to the myth, leaves a lasting mark.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,2 MB 📅01/11/1993
Published by Victor

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Is Super Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back still worth playing in 2026?

Super Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back, known as Super Star Wars Teikoku no Gyakushuu in Japan, extends the LucasArts adaptation with episode V, namely Hoth snow speeder battles, Jedi training with Yoda and a Bespin confrontation. The cartridge keeps its tight handling and fierce difficulty, but the playable cast grows and the Force powers add tactical variation. Recommended to fans of the first and to lovers of demanding, film faithful Star Wars LucasArts platforming.

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