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FranchiseStar Wars

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

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First release
Dec 1996
Genres
Adventure, Shooter · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows)

As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!

Also known as SW: SOTE, Star Wars: Teikoku no Kage

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Release dates
Nintendo 64
Dec 1996
Nintendo 64
Dec 03, 1996
Nintendo 64
Mar 01, 1997
All 5 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 17, 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 03, 1998
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
14h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
aliens, robots, star wars, flight, snow
… All 24, boss fight, explosion, licensed game, rivaling factions, polygonal 3d, launch titles, underwater gameplay, wilhelm scream, multiple gameplay perspectives, galactic civil war, moving platforms, villain, temporary invincibility, x-wing, evil empire, galactic empire, direct continuation, promo vhs, retroachievements

At a Glance

Critic Score
65
Main + Extras (IGDB)
14h
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