Game Boy · Action / Action-Adventure
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Sculptured Software |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is an action game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Ubisoft. It blends action, action-adventure and platformer elements.
Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the Game Boy you can also try Star Wars and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64). Sculptured Software also made WWF Superstars 2, Kingdom Crusade and Boggle Plus for the Game Boy.
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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Continues | 00E-A1F-19E |
|---|---|
| Start With All Force Abilities In Inventory | 011-D7F-E6A
001-CFF-5D4 |
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back FAQ
Who made Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by Ubisoft.
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 an action game, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. 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.