Super Star Wars Classic
Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Sculptured Software |
| Publisher | JVC |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Wars |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Sculptured Software and published by JVC, Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
It is part of the Star Wars series; on the SNES you can also try Super Star Wars and 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). Sculptured Software also made Doom, WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game and The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare for the SNES.
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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 Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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.
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back cheats & codes
319 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | C21C-7FA7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Thermal Detonators | 6DE9-47AF |
| Start With All Force Abilities | 6D23-47F9 |
| Elevation & Freeze Don't Drain Force Bar | C229-14F9 |
| Saber Control Doesn't Drain Force Bar | DDCC-1DDA |
| Mind Control, Slow, Deflect, And Invisible Don't Drain Force Bar | C22F-C7F9 |
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back FAQ
When did Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back come out on the SNES?
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by JVC.
Is Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back multiplayer?
No. Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a single-player game.
How long does Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back take to play?
As a platformer, Super 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 Super 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.