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| | |title=Star Wars | ||
|image=Star Wars Namco box.png | |image=Star Wars Namco box.png | ||
|developer=[[Namco]] | |developer=[[Namco]] | ||
|publisher=[[Namco]] | |publisher=[[Namco]] | ||
| | |released={{jp|1987|April 12}} | ||
|genre=[[Platform]] | |genre=[[Platform]] | ||
|systems=[[Famicom]] | |||
|players=1 | |players=1 | ||
|series=Star Wars | |series=Star Wars | ||
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{{game_disambig|the Japan-only [[Famicom]] game|the original [[arcade]] game by [[Atari]]|[[Star Wars]]}} | |||
'''Star Wars''' is a [[Famicom]] game released in [[1987]] by [[Namco]]. Despite being based on [[wp:Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]], some levels are based on the later two Star Wars films. It is the only game in the Star Wars franchise that was released exclusively in Japan. The game is a common side-scrolling platformer where the player controls a black-haired Luke Skywalker, as he travels to join the Rebellion against the Empire. | '''Star Wars''' is a [[Famicom]] game released in [[1987]] by [[Namco]]. Despite being based on [[wp:Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]], some levels are based on the later two Star Wars films. It is the only game in the Star Wars franchise that was released exclusively in Japan. The game is a common side-scrolling platformer where the player controls a black-haired Luke Skywalker, as he travels to join the Rebellion against the Empire. | ||
While based on the original Star Wars movie, the game takes many liberties with the story line. It features a variety of Star Wars characters and cameos of some movie locations. Unlike the film, however, Luke starts the game with his lightsaber, many characters already know him, and he seemingly pilots the Millennium Falcon without the aid of either Han Solo or Chewbacca. | While based on the original Star Wars movie, the game takes many liberties with the story line. It features a variety of Star Wars characters and cameos of some movie locations. Unlike the film, however, Luke starts the game with his lightsaber, many characters already know him, and he seemingly pilots the Millennium Falcon without the aid of either Han Solo or Chewbacca. | ||
For the most part, the game is a typical side-scrolling platformer with two difficulty settings-the Novice Mission and the Pro Mission. Luke uses the lightsaber as his primary attack and can also use the Force to execute special maneuvers like floating, speeding and stopping time, among others. Energy to activate Force powers can be obtained through diamonds collected after killing an enemy, called "Force Points". When the characters are rescued, they will help Luke by providing hints and other actions that are important to progress through the game. | For the most part, the game is a typical side-scrolling platformer with two difficulty settings-the Novice Mission and the Pro Mission. Luke uses the lightsaber as his primary attack and can also use the Force to execute special maneuvers like floating, speeding and stopping time, among others. Energy to activate Force powers can be obtained through diamonds collected after killing an enemy, called "Force Points". When the characters are rescued, they will help Luke by providing hints and other actions that are important to progress through the game. | ||
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The game is particularly difficult, as the player only has three lives and two continues (activated with enough Force Points), and Luke dies upon touching an enemy. The Millennium Falcon can sustain only one hit before being destroyed, which could be prevented using one of three deflector shield bursts. | The game is particularly difficult, as the player only has three lives and two continues (activated with enough Force Points), and Luke dies upon touching an enemy. The Millennium Falcon can sustain only one hit before being destroyed, which could be prevented using one of three deflector shield bursts. | ||
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