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Star Wars (NES, 1991/SMS, 1993?)

Star Wars (NES, 1991/SMS, 1993?)

Subgenre: Proto-PA/Action Adventure, Space Flight Combat segments


Perspective: TD View overworld, FP View space flight combat segments


​Other: Separate overworld

  • Switch between 3 chars on the fly after rescuing them (different stats, Han and Leia can only be resurrected by Obi-Wan)

  • No save or password save

  • No area maps besides a basic layout map you can bring up via R2-D2 when on the death star

  • Get gameplay advice from C-3PO after rescuing him

  • No ability gating (soft gating via the found shields used to protect your ship during FP segments)

  • Alternate ending (get 100% completion)

  • Difficulty options (Easy/Cadet: Less enemies/more health pick-ups, stronger player chars and you won’t take damage from falls)


Playthrough - Video Review - Mini Review (SMS) - SMS vs. NES comparison



Influenced by: Possibly Zelda II, Commander Keen, Top Gun or After Burner


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