Star Wars
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😊 7.7/10
Classic Edition (GameBoy - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
LucasArts
Published by:
Black Pearl Software
Released On:
01 Jan 1992
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Star Wars is based closely on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The game combines a number of gameplay styles, but primarily it is a side scrolling run-and-jump platformer.
The game begins on Tatooine, where you, as Luke Skywalker , must travel around and meet up with R2D2, C3PO, Obi-Wan, and so on. Eventually, you travel through Mos Eisley and the Death Star as well. While most of the game has you controlling Luke Skywalker , Han or Leia directly, some of the various game styles include a first-person Millennium Falcon asteroid belt sequence, and an overhead view Death Star trench run.
Gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with a variety of enemies to avoid and obstacles to navigate. Players will need to use their skills and reflexes to overcome challenges and progress through the game.
UPC-A:
008888120025 (United States)
UPC-A:
013388120130 (United States)
UPC-A:
013388120147 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002ST1H (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-ARJE-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-EB-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-P-EB (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-SW-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Super Game Boy Compatible
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This action-adventure game, based on Star Wars: A New Hope, has players control Luke Skywalker through various iconic scenes. You'll navigate Tatooine, infiltrate the Death Star to rescue Princess Leia, and ultimately pilot an X-Wing to destroy the superweapon. The gameplay involves exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving across diverse environments.
Story
EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE
It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.
During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet.
Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Princess Leia races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy.
TATOOINE
The Tatooine Desert is a desolate wilderness, populated by dangerous creatures. Accompanied by your new droid, C-3PO, you are searching for the runaway droid, R2-D2. The caves are very dangerous. You'll need quick reflexes and perhaps a better gun to get through all of them.
This section begins with Luke aboard the Landspeeder. Any damage suffered while in the Landspeeder will affect Luke's energy level. There is an energy bar in the upper left corner of the screen. When it reaches empty, one of Luke's lives is gone.
Guide your Landspeeder to the different cave entrances while avoiding banthas and enemy turrets.
Tatooine Desert Features
The Tatooine Desert includes a sandcrawler, many caves, and the spaceport of Mos Eisley. Collect as many shields and extra lives as you can—they'll come in handy later.
Some of the more interesting inhabitants and items to be found on Tatooine include:
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Shields for the Millennium Falcon (you'll need these for the Asteroid Belt)
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Han Solo
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Luke's Lightsaber
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
Regardless of how much of Tatooine you have explored, once you board the Millennium Falcon you will leave Tatooine.
DEATH STAR
Before you can rescue Leia or even think about striking a blow against the Empire, you'll need to find a way out of the Hangar. The Death Star is a treacherous maze of hallways and elevators.
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Hangar
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Death Star Control Room
TRASH COMPACTOR
Now that you've rescued Princess Leia, get through the rest of the cell block to the trash compactor. The complex trash disposal system aboard the Death Star is your only chance for escape. And it doesn't smell too good, either. Just ask Han...
Once you've made it through the machinery, you'll find that an alien beast has taken up residence among the trash. Let's hope you've got your lightsaber...
DEATH STAR HANGAR
Next, you've got to somehow battle your way back to the Millennium Falcon. The labyrinth of the Death Star Hangar is protected by some amazing alien life forms in the service of the Empire. The deadly spikes should be avoided at all costs.
X-WING CONTROLS ON THE DEATH STAR
Now your mission is in its final stage. Guide the X-Wing down the treacherous trench and destroy the Death Star by blowing up the exhaust port and causing a nuclear chain reaction. Your X-wing is armed with unlimited laser torpedoes.
Good Luck. May the Force be with you.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
With your Game Boy turned off, insert the Star Wars Game Boy game pak, then turn on the Game Boy.
Press START to begin the opening sequence of the lifepod escaping to the Tatooine Desert with C-3PO and R2-D2 aboard. Press START again to skip the opening sequence and begin play.
Number of Players
Star Wars is a one player game. However, you and two friends can take turns playing as Luke, Han or Princess Leia (after you find them).
Game Over
The game is over whenever you lose all of your Luke Skywalker lives, or when the Millennium Falcon or X-wing is destroyed.
Continue Yes
The game will resume from the beginning of the level. You keep all of your characters, items from the previous levels, and score. Luke restarts with three lives.
Continue No
The game will end and the title screen will appear.
There are a limited number of continues available. When all of your continues have been used, the GAME OVER screen will appear the next time you run out of lives.
SELECT SCREEN
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C-3PO
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SHIELDS-6
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R2-D2
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TEAM LEADER
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Team Leader
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Han Solo
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Weapons
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Princess Leia
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GAME COMPLETE
During any action screen, press SELECT to bring up the Select Screen.
To choose your Team Leader or Weapon:
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Use the CONTROL PAD to move the cursor and highlight the character or weapon you want.
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Press any button to choose your character or weapon and return to the game. Han and Leia cannot be selected until they have joined your party.
You cannot display the Select Screen when:
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You are aboard the Landspeeder or the Millennium Falcon or X-wing in space.
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You are in the X-wing during the final attack on the Death Star.
SCORING
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SHIELDS-3
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TEAM LEADER
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GAME COMPLETE
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743
Your score is based on the percentage of tasks you have completed. It is not necessary to complete every section of the game before you are allowed to move on to the next level. You may even complete the game and destroy the Death Star with less than 100%. Power players should try for 100%.
Your score is updated on the Select Screen after you play through a level and successfully complete the objective. It is possible to play through several of the caves, for example, without finding any goals which count toward your score. The lower your score, however, the harder you will find it to successfully complete the game.
ASTEROID FIELD
Once aboard the Millennium Falcon, you suddenly find yourself coming out of hyperspace right into the middle of an uncharted asteroid field--the remnants of the planet Alderaan, destroyed by the Empire's new Death Star. Maneuver the Falcon through the asteroids, avoiding as many as you can. You cannot fire in the asteroid field.
Two collisions with an asteroid costs the Falcon one shield. Lose all your shields and the game is over. If you successfully navigate through the asteroids, you'll find yourself locked in the tractor beam of the dreaded Death Star.
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Pilot the Millennium Falcon
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Pauses game
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Press again to continue
TRACTOR BEAM
You must disable the tractor beam before the Millennium Falcon is free to leave the Death Star.
Death Star Cell Block/Hallway Two
Princess Leia is scheduled for termination--unless you can find your way through the intricate maze of the Death Star cell block and set her free.
Controls
Up on D-Pad
Climb up ladders
Right on D-Pad
Move your character right
Left on D-Pad
Move your character left
Down on D-Pad
Duck or crouch down
SELECT
Select Screen
START
Pause the game. Press again to continue.
A
Jump
Hold A
Jump higher
B
Fire weapon
Hold B while walking
Run
Hold B, run in direction, then press and hold A
Special Move/Long Jump
Any button
Speed up text display in transition screens
Any button (second press)
Advance to next screen or return to game
Left or Right on D-Pad
Moves the landspeeder right or left on the screen.
Diagonal on D-Pad
Moves the landspeeder diagonally across the screen.
CONTROL PAD
Move the target cursor around the screen (Millennium Falcon)
Pushing CONTROL PAD
Pilot the ship in the direction the targeting cursor is moving (X-wing)
Enemies & Characters
C-3PO
Will display his message, which often steers you in the right direction. He is a nervous but well-educated droid with encyclopedic knowledge.
R2-D2
Although he cannot speak, C-3PO interprets his messages. It is recommended not to leave Tatooine without him.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
His messages impart the wisdom of a Jedi Knight, and he can use the Force to resurrect Han or Leia five times. He is the key to getting the lightsaber and bringing Han and Leia back to life.
Luke Skywalker
You start with Luke as your main character with three lives and a small gun. He can build up to seven extra lives, and the game ends when all his lives are gone.
Han Solo
A veteran space pilot and sometime smuggler, Han pilots the Millennium Falcon. He is a stronger character than Luke but only has one life available.
Princess Leia Organa
If rescued from the Death Star cell block, she is a handy character in certain situations. Like Han, she must be used sparingly as she cannot collect extra lives.
Banthas
Found on Tatooine.
Boba Fett
Found on Mos Eisley Street.
Bounty Hunters
Found in the Cantina.
Flying Insectoids
Found in the Tatooine Caves.
Giant Slugs
Found in the Tatooine Caves.
Jawas
Found in the Sandcrawler and on Mos Eisley Street.
Sandpeople
Found in the Tatooine Caves.
Stormtroopers
Found everywhere.
Various Droids
Scattered throughout.
Womp Rats
Found in the Tatooine Caves.
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