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PlayStation · Shooter
Star Wars: Dark Forces
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Lucasarts / Big Bang Software, Inc |
| Publisher | Lucasarts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Wars: Jedi Knight |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Developed by Lucasarts / Big Bang Software, Inc and published by Lucasarts, Star Wars: Dark Forces arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a shooter.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 106 PS1 shooters in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Wars: Jedi Knight series.
Star Wars: Dark Forces is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Wars: Dark Forces is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Star Wars: Dark Forces cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| JC | D0095654
???? |
|---|---|
| MASTER CODE | D0047554
0BAC |
| Access all missions | 8001029C
000E |
Star Wars: Dark Forces walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Star Wars: Dark Forces FAQ
When did Star Wars: Dark Forces come out on the PS1?
Star Wars: Dark Forces was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Star Wars: Dark Forces?
It was developed by Lucasarts / Big Bang Software, Inc and published by Lucasarts.
Is Star Wars: Dark Forces multiplayer?
No. Star Wars: Dark Forces is a single-player game.
How long does Star Wars: Dark Forces take to play?
As a shooter, Star Wars: Dark Forces 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: Dark Forces 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.