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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Overview

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.

Developers
Vektor Grafix
Publishers
Domark
Platform
Amstrad CPC
Genre
Shooter
Alternate Names
  • Star Wars II: The Empire Strikes Back
  • The Empire Strikes Back
  • L'Empire Contre-AttaqueFranceFlag of France region
  • La Guerre des Etoiles: L'Empire Contre-AttaqueFranceFlag of France region

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