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Game Boy · Platformer
Star Wars
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | NMS Software |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1991, Star Wars is a platformer developed by NMS Software and published by Capcom.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the Game Boy you can also try Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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). NMS Software also made Disney's Aladdin, Pinocchio and F-15 Strike Eagle for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Wars is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Star Wars cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | C9B-5CC-3BE |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 00B-6AC-195 |
| Start With 1/2 Energy On All Lives Except 1st | 04C-12C-C4A |
| Start With 1 Life | 013-B7F-E66 |
| Start With 6 Lives | 063-B7F-E66 |
| Start With 9 Lives | 093-B7F-E66 |
Star Wars 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 FAQ
When did Star Wars come out on the Game Boy?
Star Wars was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Star Wars?
It was developed by NMS Software and published by Capcom.
Is Star Wars multiplayer?
No. Star Wars is a single-player game.
How long does Star Wars take to play?
As a platformer, Star Wars 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 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.