Platform
ZX Spectrum
Released
1985
Published by
Chibur

Perspective
Side view
Genre
Action
Setting
Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Gameplay
Shooter

Description

Attack of the Empire is 2D side-scrolling shoot'em up game, clone of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back from Atari 2600, (with control similar to Defender) but without a Star Wars licence. Story is loosely based on Empire Strikes Back - The rebels planet is under attack from evil empire.The player is pilot of space fighter ("the rebel's last hope"), he must destroy several 4-legged walking machines ("At-At" counterparts), avoid their shots and missiles, and rescue rebel soldiers - for this, he lifts them and carries to base for points.

From Mobygames.com. Original Entry