Overview and Gameplay
Luke Skywalker starts on the ice world of Hoth, where the Empire has found the Rebel base. This NES action platformer adapts the film through side scrolling combat, exploration, vehicle scenes, and Force powered movement.
Progression moves through Hoth caverns, AT-AT encounters, Echo Base, Dagobah training, Bespin, Cloud City, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader. Luke fights with a blaster and lightsaber while managing health, limited continues, and a Force meter.
Controls And Mechanics
- Solo play: the NES version is a one player game.
- Movement: Luke can run, crouch, climb, aim, jump, ride a Tauntaun, and use vehicles in specific stages.
- Combat: the blaster can be aimed in multiple directions, while the lightsaber is used for close range attacks.
- Force powers: learned abilities improve jumping, running, weapon strength, shot reflection, levitation, and health recovery when enough Force energy is available.
Version Notes
The Japanese Famicom release is known as Star Wars: Teikoku no Gyakushuu. This USA release uses the English title.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1992
- Developer: Lucasfilm Games and Sculptured Software
- Publisher: JVC Musical Industries
- Platform: NES
