Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Parker Brothers |
| Publisher | Parker Brothers |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Parker Brothers, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle arrived on the Atari 2600 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the 2600 you can also try Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars and Star Wars: Jedi Arena. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64). Parker Brothers also made Spider-Man, G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike and Gyruss for the 2600.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle FAQ
Who made Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle?
It was developed by Parker Brothers.
Is Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle multiplayer?
Yes. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle supports up to 2 players.
How long does Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.