Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for Nintendo 64

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for Nintendo 64

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  • ESRB Descriptor: Cartoon Violence
  • ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Genre: Action
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for Nintendo 64

As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor, head of the Black Sun crime syndicate, aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. To do so, he hatches an evil plan to eliminate young Skywalker. As freelance adventurer Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance thwart Xizor's deadly plot. Before reaching Black Sun HQ, you must tangle with the notorious Boba Fett, savage sarlaccs, deadly stormtroopers and merciless AT-STs!

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Shadows of the Empire strikes back

byflamepillar Sep 29, 2002
99 Helpfuls 100 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great graphics; awesome sound effects! Interesting sideplot off of the Star Wars story
Cons Extremely stiff controls; unbelievably difficult at times.
Recommended it? Yes

Nothing like taking a universally acclaimed series such as the Star Wars Trilogy and throwing in a side plot to make a video game. That is just what Shadows of the Empire did, and it has become one of the most memorable games to hit the Nintendo 64's library.

Han Solo may have been one of... Read full review »

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Chasing Shadows looking for a good game

byflash-hammer Apr 4, 2007
41 Helpfuls 42 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The piloting levels, the sound
Cons The rest of it is really quite unexceptional and frustrating
Recommended it? No

The Star Wars franchise and videogames are a frustrating combination. While George Lucas' tale of a Galaxy Far, Far Away has inspired some thoroughly fantastic videogames, for every Knights of the Old Republic there seems to be at least 3 Rebel Assaults. Likewise, what has become known as the... Read full review »

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Star Wars Shadows of the Empire

bynickman7556 Mar 10, 2000
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It is fun
Cons It is really hard
Recommended it? Yes

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire is a pretty good game. I think that it is a little too hard. I used to play it a fair amount, but don't really play it any more. I like the levels where you are in a plane. Oh, yes, I forgot to mention, you can be in a space fighter and on the ground with your... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 87013

Key Features

ESRB Descriptor Cartoon Violence
ESRB Rating T - (Teen)
Publisher Nintendo
Genre Action

Other Features

Memory Support With Memory Support
Max. Number Of Players 1
Control Elements Gamepad • Joystick

Miscellaneous

UPC 045496870133
Release Date 3 December, 1996
Product ID 20266339

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