Atari 5200 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Star Wars
| System | Atari 5200 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Parker Brothers |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Atari and published by Parker Brothers, Star Wars arrived on the Atari 5200 as a shoot 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Star Wars: The Arcade Game. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Among the 17 5200 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the 5200 you can also try Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64). Atari also made Centipede, Missile Command and Star Raiders for the 5200.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Wars 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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 5200 games today
The 5200 library is small and arcade-focused, so it suits players who enjoy classic coin-op ports. The original non-centering joysticks are famously fragile, which is why many collectors use refurbished or modern replacement controllers.
Star Wars FAQ
Who made Star Wars?
It was developed by Atari and published by Parker Brothers.
Is Star Wars multiplayer?
No. Star Wars is a single-player game.
How long does Star Wars take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Star Wars 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 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.