Play Shadow Of The Empire Online

I first played Shadows of the Empire on the Nintendo 64 back in 1996, a LucasArts title that arrived early in the console's life. It was one of those games that felt like a big deal at the time, a chance to explore the Star Wars universe in 3D before many other attempts. The N64 was still new, and this game showed off what the system could do with its large, open feeling levels.

You control the mercenary Dash Rendar, following events that run parallel to The Empire Strikes Back. Your main goal is to survive various missions, from battling through the icy trenches of Hoth to navigating the dangerous streets of Mos Eisley. The gameplay shifts between third person action on foot and piloting your ship, the Outrider, in space combat sequences. You use a blaster, thermal detonators, and a jetpack to fight Imperial troops, AT-STs, and the occasional bounty hunter. The difficulty can be punishing, especially in the notorious sewer level with its insta-kill dianogas. Playing it feels like a rough but ambitious tour through some classic Star Wars locations.