Intellivision · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Certified classic
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Parker Brothers |
| Publisher | Parker Brothers |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Intellivision, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a shoot 'em up developed by Parker Brothers. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Among the 14 Intellivision shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 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).
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Intellivision's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
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 Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back FAQ
Who made Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
It was developed by Parker Brothers.
Is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back multiplayer?
Yes. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back supports up to 2 players.
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.