The second of the Super Star Wars games, released in 1993, follows The Empire Strikes Back from Hoth to Cloud City, and it is often considered the hardest in the trilogy. Sculptured Software and LucasArts again handled development, with JVC as publisher. Luke, Han and Chewbacca share the side-scrolling stages, and Luke now has Force powers, earned during the film's Dagobah training section, that range from healing to levitation and saber throws.
The Mode 7 sequences are the most memorable: you fly a snowspeeder in the Battle of Hoth and can bring down AT-AT walkers with the tow cable, which works far better than trying to shoot them down. Luke's lightsaber can now block shots, which changes how he plays compared with the first game. The boss list follows the film closely, ending with the duel against Darth Vader on Bespin.
Tips for Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Hold the block to deflect blaster fire with Luke's lightsaber when enemies stack up.
Look for the Force power icons hidden in Luke's stages; healing is the most valuable.
Use the snowspeeder's tow cable to wrap the AT-AT legs rather than shooting at their armor.
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