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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Star Wars
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Tiertex |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Star Wars is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, Tom & Jerry: The Movie and Power Strike II. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the Game Gear you can also try 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). Tiertex also made FIFA International Soccer, Paperboy and Desert Strike for the Game Gear.
Star Wars is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
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
14 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy - Part 1 (Use With Below Code After Level 1) | 00DA-A310 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy - Part 2 (Use With Above Code After Level 1) | 00DA-A410 |
| Infinite Lives | 00DA-AD02 |
| Infinite Health (Ignore Display) | 00DA-A509
00DA-A309 |
Star Wars walkthroughs & guides
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Star Wars FAQ
When did Star Wars come out on the Game Gear?
Star Wars was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Star Wars?
It was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.
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.