Super Star Wars

About Super Star Wars (SNES)

Super Star Wars is a 1992 run and gun game developed by Sculptured Software and LucasArts and published by JVC Musical Industries for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It arrived in North America on November 1, 1992, retelling the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope as a tough side-scrolling action game. It launched a trilogy that covered the original film trilogy.

You start as Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, then join Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, and Chewbacca to rescue Princess Leia from the Death Star. The game mixes platform stages with landspeeder chases and an X-wing trench run, all set to John Williams-inspired music. Praised for its graphics and sound but feared for its difficulty, it remains one of the SNES’s most famous movie games.

Detailed Gameplay

Super Star Wars is a side-scrolling run and gun game with platforming, driving, and flying stages. Most stages end with a boss drawn from the film.

Run and Gun Combat

• Run, jump, and shoot through Tatooine, the Mos Eisley cantina area, and the Death Star.
• Start with Luke’s blaster, then collect stronger weapons such as spread shots and seeking blasters.
• Duck, jump, and shoot in mid-air to handle enemies coming from above and below.
• Collect health, extra lives, and weapon power-ups hidden in crates and side rooms.

Playable Heroes

• Play as Luke Skywalker for balanced speed and firepower across most stages.
• Switch to Han Solo for a faster blaster, or Chewbacca for a powerful bowcaster and high jumps.
• Use each hero’s strengths on different stages, since some routes favor reach over raw power.
• Rescue Leia and keep your party ready, because later stages throw dense enemy waves at you.

Vehicle Stages

• Drive a landspeeder across the desert, dodging rocks, Tusken Raiders, and enemy fire.
• Pilot an X-wing in first-person-style shooting stages against TIE fighters.
• Fly the final Death Star trench run, dodging turrets and towers before firing at the exhaust port.
• Learn each vehicle’s handling early, since vehicle stages punish slow reactions.

Bosses and Progression

• Fight bosses such as the sarlacc, a giant sand creature, and Death Star defenders.
• Face Darth Vader in lightsaber duels that demand careful timing and spacing.
• Use passwords to resume later stages, since the game has no battery save on SNES.
• Replay early stages to stock up on lives and weapon upgrades before hard late stages.

Game Highlights

• A New Hope retold: The full film arc, from Tatooine to the Death Star trench run, in one cartridge.
• Three heroes: Luke, Han, and Chewbacca each bring different weapons and movement strengths.
• Vehicle variety: Landspeeder driving and X-wing combat break up the platform action.
• Film-accurate sound: Blaster fire, lightsaber hums, and classic themes sell the Star Wars world.

Controls

Play Super Star Wars on the SNES controller as follows:

• D-Pad: Move left or right, crouch, and aim your weapon up or down.
• B: Jump across pits, platforms, and enemy projectiles.
• Y: Fire your blaster, or swing the lightsaber in duel stages.
• Button A: Use a special action or vehicle control depending on the stage.
• X: Switch weapons or use a collected power-up.
• Start: Pause the game and view passwords and options.

Tips and Strategies to Win

• Keep moving while shooting, since standing still makes you an easy target for snipers.
• Save spread weapons for crowded rooms and use single shots for precise long-range foes.
• Learn Vader’s duel rhythm and strike only after he finishes a swing, not during it.
• Write down passwords after each stage so a tough later stage never costs your whole run.
• In the trench run, stay centered and fire steadily instead of chasing every turret.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which film does Super Star Wars follow?

A: It follows Star Wars: A New Hope from 1977, from Luke’s life on Tatooine through the rescue of Leia and the attack on the Death Star.

Q: Who can you play as in Super Star Wars?

A: You can play as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca, each with different weapons and abilities in platform stages.

Q: Can I play Super Star Wars online for free?

A: Yes, you can play Super Star Wars online free in your browser on this page, with no download or installation needed. Just load the game and start playing.