Atari 2600

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars- The Empire Strikes Back recreates a scene from the movie of the same name. You are on the icy planet of Hoth, and Imperial Walkers are closing in on the rebel power generator. As the pilot of a snowspeeder, you need to take out as many of the walkers as you can. The walkers are heavily armoured, and it will take a lot of fire power to destroy one! The game is played on a large, scrolling screen with a radar screen at the bottom to help keep track of where the enemy is located. If a walker reaches the power generator, or you run out of snowspeeders the game is over. Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1982
Developer: Parker Brothers
Publisher: Parker Brothers
Players: 2

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Achievements

23 achievements · 250 total points

Steady, Rogue Two Score 7,500 points in game 10
5 pts
That Got Him Score 7,500 points in game 11
5 pts
Prepare To Target the Main Generator Score 7,500 points in game 12
10 pts
Stay Tight and Low Score 7,500 points in game 13
5 pts
Echo Three to Echo Seven Score 7,500 points in game 9
5 pts
Imperial Walkers on the North Ridge Score 7,500 points in game 14
5 pts
Begin Retreat Score 7,500 points in game 15
5 pts
The Shield Will Be Down in Moments Score 7,500 points in game 16
25 pts
We Have Spotted the Imperial Walkers Score 7,500 points in game 1
5 pts
Loud and Clear, Kid. What's Up? Score 7,500 points in game 2
5 pts
Rogue Two, Are You Alright? Score 7,500 points in game 3
5 pts
Yea, I'm with you, Rogue Leader Score 7,500 points in game 4
5 pts
All right, Boys, Keep Tight Now Score 7,500 points in game 5
5 pts
I'm Going Out There Score 7,500 points in game 6
5 pts
I See It, I See It Score 7,500 points in game 7
5 pts
Coming Around, Rogue Leader. Score 9,000 points in game 8
10 pts
Watch That Crossfire, Boys Destroy 100 smart bombs in one session without losing a life
25 pts
Watch Out Destroy 50 walkers in one session without losing a life
10 pts
Sergeant, What's Going On? Destroy 25 walkers in one session without losing a life
5 pts
The Empire Is Still Out There Destroy 75 walkers in one session without losing a life
25 pts
I Have a Bad Feeling About This Destroy 20 walkers one session without losing a life in games 9-12
25 pts
Good Shot, Janson Destroy 50 walkers in one session without losing a life in game 16
25 pts
Got 'Em Again Destroy 25 walkers without taking damage
25 pts

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back frequently asked questions

How do I play Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back online with a friend?

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back have achievements?

Yes, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back has 23 achievements worth 250 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.