Play Star Wars (Japan) (Namco) Online

Star Wars for the NES came out in 1991, a Namco release that brought the original film's story to the console. It was a time when licensed games were often ambitious, trying to capture big adventures within the system's limits. This one stood out for its attempt to cover a lot of ground, from Tatooine to the Death Star, all on a single cartridge.

You control Luke Skywalker through a mix of side-scrolling action and first-person vehicle sequences. The main goal is to progress through key scenes from the movie, like rescuing Leia and making the final trench run. You use a short-ranged lightsaber to deflect blaster bolts and defeat enemies on foot, then switch to piloting for the assault on the Death Star. The game is known for its high difficulty, especially the precise timing needed in the final stage. Finishing it requires patience and repetition, but pulling off that perfect shot into the exhaust port is a genuine rush of relief.