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{{title|''The Empire Strikes Back'' (arcade game)}}
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|image = [[Image:Star wars arcade.PNG|255px|Enemy TIE fighters don't let up, even when you're taking a screenshot]]
 
|developer = [[Atari Games|Atari]]
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'''''The Empire Strikes Back''''' is the sequel to the popular [[Wikipedia:Vector graphics|vector graphics]] [[Star Wars: The Arcade Game|''Star Wars'']] [[Wikipedia:Arcade game|arcade game]]. It was released by [[Atari]] in [[1985]]. As in ''Star Wars'' the player takes the role of [[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke Skywalker]] in a set of familiar battle sequences in a first-person perspective. Specifically the arcade features the [[Battle of Hoth/Legends|Battle of Hoth]] and the subsequent escape of the [[Millennium Falcon/Legends|''Millennium Falcon'']] into the [[Hoth asteroid field]].
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'''''The Empire Strikes Back''''' is the sequel to the popular [[Wikipedia:vector graphics|vector graphics]] ''[[Star Wars (arcade game)|Star Wars]]'' [[Wikipedia:arcade game|arcade game]]. It was released by [[Atari]] in [[1985]]. As in ''Star Wars'' the player takes the role of [[Luke Skywalker]] in a set of familiar battle sequences in a first-person perspective. Specifically the arcade features the [[Battle of Hoth]] and the subsequent escape of the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' into the [[Hoth Asteroid Field]].
 
   
The game takes the original gameplay, graphics, sounds, from the first arcade game and updates them to fit the new movie. Vector objects are now much more noticebly detailed, and the asterisk-particle shots from ''[[Star Wars (arcade game)|Star Wars]]'' are replaced with vector versions. The game was the third Star Wars arcade; ''[[Return of the Jedi]]'' came out the previous year. It was sold only as a [[Wikipedia:conversion kit|conversion kit]] to the original Star Wars arcade game.
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The game takes the original gameplay, graphics, sounds, from the first arcade game and updates them to fit the new movie. Vector objects are now much more noticeably detailed, and the asterisk-particle shots from [[Star Wars: The Arcade Game|''Star Wars'']] are replaced with vector versions. The game was the third Star Wars arcade; [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Return of the Jedi'']] came out the previous year. It was sold only as a [[Wikipedia:Conversion kit|conversion kit]] to the original Star Wars arcade game.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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[[File:Executor-ESBArcade85.png|thumb|left|200px|The in-game ''Executor'' representation]]
The main deviance from the first arcade game is the introduction of the 'JEDI' bonus. If the player collects the letters of the word, all enemy shots will be instantly elminated for a short time period and the player will receive military-style stripes next to their name if they make it to the high score list.
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The main deviance from the first arcade game is the introduction of the 'JEDI' bonus. If the player collects the letters of the word, all enemy shots will be instantly eliminated for a short time period and the player will receive military-style stripes next to their name if they make it to the high score list.
   
During the Battle of Hoth sequences, the player is flying a [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel]] [[T-47 airspeeder|snowspeeder]]. The first section has the player patrolling [[Hoth]] in a search and destroy mission for [[Viper probe droid|Probot]]s. Imperial transmissions eminating from the Probots can be shot (!) to prolong the stage. Once a certain number of droids are destroyed, the player advances. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of probots.
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During the Battle of Hoth sequences, the player is flying a [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel]] [[T-47 airspeeder/Legends|snowspeeder]]. The first section has the player patrolling [[Hoth/Legends|Hoth]] in a search and destroy mission for [[Viper probe droid/Legends|Probots]]. Imperial transmissions emanating from the Probots can be destroyed to prolong the stage. Once a certain number of droids are destroyed, the player advances. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of probots.
   
The second snow speeder sequence involves the assault of [[All Terrain Armored Transport|AT-AT]] and [[All Terrain Scout Transport|AT-ST]] walkers against the Rebel shield generator. The walkers have to be either destroyed or avoided, as collisions will damage the aircraft. The player has three tow-cables which can be used to take down the AT-AT walkers instantly if fired at the walker's legs. Otherwise the player has to aim for the red cockpits in order to destroy the walkers. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of walkers
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The second snow speeder sequence involves the assault of [[All Terrain Armored Transport/Legends|AT-AT]] and [[All Terrain Scout Transport/Legends|AT-ST]] walkers against the Rebel shield generator. The walkers have to be either destroyed or avoided, as collisions will damage the aircraft. The player has three tow-cables which can be used to take down the AT-AT walkers instantly if fired at the walker's legs. Otherwise the player has to aim for the red cockpits in order to destroy the walkers. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of walkers
   
The second half of the player takes the role of [[Han Solo]] piloting at the head of a convoy trying to escape the Imperial onslaught. First, the player encounters a swath of [[TIE Fighter]]s. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of TIE Fighters. Once enough TIEs are eliminated the player moves on to an asteroid field, where the goal is simply to survive. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must make it through the field without taking any damage. Once finishing the fourth stage, the game starts back at the beginning of the [[Battle of Hoth]] on a higher difficulty level.
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The second half of the player takes the role of [[Han Solo/Legends|Han Solo]] piloting at the head of a convoy trying to escape the Imperial onslaught. First, the player encounters a swath of [[TIE/LN starfighter]]s. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of TIE Fighters. Once enough TIEs are eliminated the player moves on to an asteroid field, where the goal is simply to survive. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must make it through the field without taking any damage. Once finishing the fourth stage, the game starts back at the beginning of the [[Battle of Hoth/Legends|Battle of Hoth]] on a higher difficulty level.
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==Appearances==
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*[[C-3PO/Legends|C-3PO]] {{C|voice only}}
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*[[Chewbacca/Legends|Chewbacca]] {{C|voice only}}
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*[[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Darth Vader]]
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*[[Firmus Piett/Legends|Firmus Piett]] {{Mo}} {{C|as "Admiral"}}
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*[[Han Solo/Legends|Han Solo]] {{C|voice only}}
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*[[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke Skywalker]] {{C|voice only}}
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*[[Maximilian Veers]] {{C|voice only}}
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*[[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] {{C|voice only}}
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*[[Hoth/Legends|Hoth]]
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**[[Echo Base/Legends|Echo Base]] {{Imo}}
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*[[Hoth asteroid field]]
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*[[Battle of Hoth/Legends|Battle of Hoth]]
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*[[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Alliance to Restore the Republic]]
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*[[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]]
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**[[Blizzard Force/Legends|Blizzard Force]]
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**[[Galactic Emperor/Legends|Galactic Emperor]]
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**[[Imperial Navy/Legends|Imperial Navy]] {{Imo}}
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***[[Death Squadron/Legends|Death Squadron]] {{Imo}}
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*[[Viper probe droid/Legends|Viper probe droid]]
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*[[All Terrain Armored Transport/Legends|All Terrain Armored Transport]]
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*[[All Terrain Scout Transport/Legends|All Terrain Scout Transport]]
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*[[Executor/Legends|''Executor'']]
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*[[Millennium Falcon/Legends|''Millennium Falcon'']]
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*[[T-47 airspeeder/Legends|Rebel snowspeeder]]
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*[[TIE/LN starfighter]]
 
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==Bibliography==
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*{{CollectorCite|7|Raiders Of The Lost Arcade}}
   
 
==External links==
 
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*[http://www.klov.com/E/Empire_Strikes_Back,_The.html KlOV entry for ''The Empire Strikes Back'']
 
*[http://www.klov.com/E/Empire_Strikes_Back,_The.html KlOV entry for ''The Empire Strikes Back'']
   
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Revision as of 00:18, 15 July 2019

Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: composer, programmer, producer, upc, director, designer, writer, expansions, artist, closed, basegame, release date, series and unrecognized parameters: released The Empire Strikes Back is the sequel to the popular vector graphics Star Wars arcade game. It was released by Atari in 1985. As in Star Wars the player takes the role of Luke Skywalker in a set of familiar battle sequences in a first-person perspective. Specifically the arcade features the Battle of Hoth and the subsequent escape of the Millennium Falcon into the Hoth asteroid field.

The game takes the original gameplay, graphics, sounds, from the first arcade game and updates them to fit the new movie. Vector objects are now much more noticeably detailed, and the asterisk-particle shots from Star Wars are replaced with vector versions. The game was the third Star Wars arcade; Return of the Jedi came out the previous year. It was sold only as a conversion kit to the original Star Wars arcade game.

Gameplay

Executor-ESBArcade85

The in-game Executor representation

The main deviance from the first arcade game is the introduction of the 'JEDI' bonus. If the player collects the letters of the word, all enemy shots will be instantly eliminated for a short time period and the player will receive military-style stripes next to their name if they make it to the high score list.

During the Battle of Hoth sequences, the player is flying a Rebel snowspeeder. The first section has the player patrolling Hoth in a search and destroy mission for Probots. Imperial transmissions emanating from the Probots can be destroyed to prolong the stage. Once a certain number of droids are destroyed, the player advances. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of probots.

The second snow speeder sequence involves the assault of AT-AT and AT-ST walkers against the Rebel shield generator. The walkers have to be either destroyed or avoided, as collisions will damage the aircraft. The player has three tow-cables which can be used to take down the AT-AT walkers instantly if fired at the walker's legs. Otherwise the player has to aim for the red cockpits in order to destroy the walkers. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of walkers

The second half of the player takes the role of Han Solo piloting at the head of a convoy trying to escape the Imperial onslaught. First, the player encounters a swath of TIE/LN starfighters. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must eradicate the specified number of TIE Fighters. Once enough TIEs are eliminated the player moves on to an asteroid field, where the goal is simply to survive. To earn a Jedi letter, the player must make it through the field without taking any damage. Once finishing the fourth stage, the game starts back at the beginning of the Battle of Hoth on a higher difficulty level.

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