ColecoVision · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Star Wars
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Released for the ColecoVision, Star Wars is a shoot 'em up developed by Atari and published by Parker Brothers. 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 18 ColecoVision shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Wars series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64). Atari also made Centipede for the ColecoVision.
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
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Star Wars.
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Playing ColecoVision games today
The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.
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.