Star Wars: Rogue Squadron N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Action / Shooter

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Certified classic

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperFactor 5
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesStar Wars
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 16

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron is an action game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Factor 5 and published by Nintendo. It blends action and shooter elements.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 23 N64 action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Wars series; on the N64 you can also try Star Wars Episode I: Racer, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars (NES) and Star Wars (Game Boy). Factor 5 also made Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine for the N64.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the N64's defining games

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: Rogue Squadron 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: Rogue Squadron cheats & codes

12 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1D0121758 0000
Activator 2D0121759 0000
Dual ActivatorD1121758 0000
Invincibility8012171D 00FF
Secondary Weapon Modifier80121713 0001
Power-Up Collected80121757 0001

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Star Wars: Rogue Squadron walkthroughs & guides

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Star Wars: Rogue Squadron FAQ

When did Star Wars: Rogue Squadron come out on the N64?

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Star Wars: Rogue Squadron?

It was developed by Factor 5 and published by Nintendo.

Is Star Wars: Rogue Squadron multiplayer?

No. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron is a single-player game.

How long does Star Wars: Rogue Squadron take to play?

As an action game, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 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: Rogue Squadron 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.

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