Luke Skywalker
The primary hero, equipped with a blaster, lightsaber, and Force abilities.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Directional Pad | Move the character or vehicle |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Fire or perform the character's primary attack |
X | Use a secondary weapon or ability when available |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
Exact attack functions can vary by playable character and stage.
How it plays
How does Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective, with occasional overhead or vehicle-focused sections. The main objective is to clear stages, defeat bosses, and advance through important scenes from the film.
Luke can use his blaster, lightsaber, and Force powers as the adventure progresses. Other playable characters provide different weapons or abilities, while vehicles such as the snowspeeder change the pace and controls. Exploration is mostly linear, but players can collect power-ups, extra lives, and weapon upgrades during stages.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
Learn enemy patterns instead of rushing through every screen. Keep moving when facing airborne attackers, and use the edges of platforms to control enemy spacing.
Save special weapons and Force abilities for bosses or crowded sections. Search platforms and side paths for upgrades, and treat vehicle stages as pattern-recognition challenges rather than ordinary shooting sections.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Han Solo
A playable Rebel smuggler who fights with his blaster.
Leia Organa
A playable Rebel leader who uses a blaster.
Chewbacca
A playable Wookiee with powerful ranged attacks.
Lando Calrissian
A playable ally encountered during the Cloud City portion of the story.
Darth Vader
The principal Imperial antagonist and a major boss.
Boba Fett
A dangerous bounty hunter fought during the adventure.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Collect weapon upgrades whenever possible; later stages are significantly more difficult without them.
- 2
Use a character's ranged attack to remove enemies before entering their contact range.
- 3
Bosses usually become more manageable after their attack cycles are observed.
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