Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari Games |
| Publisher | Atari Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a shoot 'em up released for the Commodore 64, developed by Atari Games.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the C64 you can also try Star Wars. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64). Atari Games also made Marble Madness, Paperboy and Gauntlet for the C64.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
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: The Empire Strikes Back 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: The Empire Strikes Back walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back FAQ
Who made Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
It was developed by Atari Games.
Is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back multiplayer?
No. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a single-player game.
How long does Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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: The Empire Strikes Back 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.