Super Empire Strikes Back is an action platformer that LucasArts developed and published for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Based on the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy, the game puts players in control of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca as they battle Imperial forces across the frozen wastes of Hoth, the swamps of Dagobah, and the cloud city of Bespin. The game stands out for its close adaptation of the film's story, faithfully recreating iconic scenes like the Battle of Hoth and Luke's training with Yoda. Players fight through waves of Snowtroopers, AT-ST walkers, and other enemies while collecting power-ups and Force abilities. The visuals push the SNES hardware hard, featuring large detailed sprites, parallax scrolling backgrounds, and cinematic cutscenes that bring the movie's atmosphere to life. It builds on the first Super Star Wars game and raises the difficulty and production quality significantly.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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Specifications
| Platform | SNES ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Release Year | 1993 |
| Developer | LucasArts |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Super Empire Strikes Back is an action platformer that LucasArts developed and published for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Based on the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy, the game puts players in control of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca as they battle Imperial forces across the frozen wastes of Hoth, the swamps of Dagobah, and the cloud city of Bespin. The game stands out for its close adaptation of the film's story, faithfully recreating iconic scenes like the Battle of Hoth and Luke's training with Yoda. Players fight through waves of Snowtroopers, AT-ST walkers, and other enemies while collecting power-ups and Force abilities. The visuals push the SNES hardware hard, featuring large detailed sprites, parallax scrolling backgrounds, and cinematic cutscenes that bring the movie's atmosphere to life. It builds on the first Super Star Wars game and raises the difficulty and production quality significantly.
The game offers a single-player experience across multiple chapters that mirror the film's three main locations. Players choose from three characters at the start of each level, with Luke offering Force powers and a lightsaber, Han providing strong firearm combat, and Chewbacca serving as a powerful tank with heavy weapons. Each character brings a distinct playstyle, and switching between them adds variety to the progression. The game features a password save system, letting players return to completed chapters without starting over. Difficulty runs high throughout, with tough enemy placement and demanding platforming sections that require sharp reflexes and patience. Bosses include recognizable characters and vehicles from the film, each with distinct attack patterns. The three major worlds, Hoth, Dagobah, and Bespin, each contain multiple stages packed with enemies, hazards, and secrets. Super Empire Strikes Back delivers a challenging and rewarding action experience that remains one of the finest Star Wars games on the SNES.