Play Star Wars Online

I first played Star Wars on the Game Boy in the early 90s, a time when getting a licensed game that was actually good felt like a minor miracle. This one was developed by Beam Software and published by Ubisoft. It was a side-scrolling action game that felt right at home on the small screen, a straightforward adventure you could carry in your pocket.

You control Luke Skywalker through a series of levels that recreate scenes from the original film. Your main goal is to rescue Princess Leia from the Death Star. You move screen by screen, using your lightsaber to deflect blaster bolts back at Stormtroopers and your Force powers to push objects or stun enemies. The levels are linear but require careful timing, especially during the trench run sequence where you pilot an X-wing. The game can be difficult, with precise jumps and quick reflexes needed to survive. It feels like a condensed version of the movie's key moments, a challenging but satisfying test of your skills.