Super Star Wars

"May the force be with you, always." ~ Obi-Wan Kenobi

Super Star Wars is a 1992 action game developed by LucasArts for the SNES. It's based on the original 1977 Star Wars film and features side-scrolling gameplay with some vehicle-based levels.

In the game, you can play as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, or Chewbacca, each with unique abilities. The game follows the movie's plot, but with some creative liberties to fit the action-packed gameplay. For example, Luke must fight his way through a Jawa Sand Crawler instead of just buying the droids.

The game was well-received for its challenging gameplay, impressive graphics, and excellent use of the SNES's audio capabilities to recreate John Williams' iconic soundtrack.

Return of the Retro

Super Star Wars was later released on the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console in 2009. This release included enhanced options like cross-save, leaderboards, trophies, and modern display and controller support.

Super Star Wars was also released on the Sony PlayStation 4 in 2015. Super Star Wars on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Star_Wars

“...But I was going into Tosche Station to pick up some power converters!”

Super Star Wars (SNES) - Full Game play-through on YouTube.

Reception and Legacy

Super Star Wars received positive reviews upon its release, praised for its graphics, sound, and faithful adaptation of the Star Wars film. It was particularly noted for its challenging gameplay and variety of levels, which included side-scrolling action, vehicle stages, and boss battles.

I remember playing Super Star Wars on my SNES, and it was a challenge to play! The music was incredible for the SNES console at the time and it really hit you in the feels.

In terms of legacy, Super Star Wars is considered a classic among Star Wars video games. It was successful enough to spawn two sequels:

• Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

• Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

The game's influence is evident in its continued re-releases on modern platforms, allowing new generations to experience it.