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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Action-Adventure
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Sculptured Software |
| Publisher | JVC |
| 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 |
Developed by Sculptured Software and published by JVC, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action game. It blends action, action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the NES you can also try Star Wars. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64). Sculptured Software also made Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Eliminator Boat Duel and WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge for the NES.
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)
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
39 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 14 Continues | TENLGIYE |
|---|---|
| Don't Take Damage From Most Enemies | GZVZTNOO |
| 9 Harpoons (Scene 2) | PESZYPIE |
| 1 Harpoons (Scene 2) | PESZYPIA |
| Infinite Harpoons (Scene 2) | GZVZVKVK |
| Infinite Energy For Ship (Scene 2) | GXSLIISA |
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back FAQ
When did Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back come out on the NES?
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by JVC.
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.