Star Wars Shadows of the Empire for the Nintendo 64 is an action-adventure game set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, expanding the Star Wars universe through an original storyline. Players take on the role of Dash Rendar, a mercenary drawn into the Galactic Civil War, engaging in ground combat, vehicle missions, and aerial battles that capture the scale and intensity of the Star Wars saga.
Key Features
Original Star Wars Narrative
Explores a canon-era story set between the original trilogy films, introducing new characters, locations, and conflicts.
Mixed Action Gameplay
Combines third-person shooting, platforming, and vehicle-based missions including speeder bikes, snowspeeders, and space combat.
Iconic Star Wars Environments
Visit recognizable locations such as Hoth, Mos Eisley, and Coruscant, recreated to match the cinematic tone of the films.
Authentic Star Wars Presentation
Features music, sound effects, and visual design inspired directly by the Star Wars universe.
Metadata
Genre: Action-Adventure
Platform: Nintendo 64
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: December 3, 1996
ESRB Rating: Teen
Game Modes: Single-player
