Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (video game)

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi refers to several video game adaptations based on the 1983 film of the same name. These games were released across a variety of platforms during the 1980s and 1990s. Because of the different development teams and target platforms, these games exhibit considerable variation in genre, gameplay, and level design.

Some notable versions include:

• Arcade Game (1984): Developed by Atari, this arcade game was a side-scrolling shoot 'em up where players controlled Luke Skywalker in a landspeeder, battling Imperial forces on Endor.

• Atari 2600 (1983): This version was also a side-scrolling shooter, although its gameplay and graphics were naturally limited by the Atari 2600's hardware capabilities.

• Various Home Computers (1988): Domark developed Return of the Jedi for various home computers such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC. These versions often featured a mix of side-scrolling and top-down perspectives.

• NES (1988): Published by Parker Brothers, the Nintendo Entertainment System version was a side-scrolling action platformer.

The different versions of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi generally follow key plot points of the movie, allowing players to participate in iconic scenes such as the speeder bike chase on Endor and the final confrontation with the Emperor. However, due to technical limitations and design choices, the narrative fidelity and gameplay experiences vary substantially across the different platforms. The games generally tasked players with completing levels involving combat, puzzle-solving, and navigating obstacles. The arcade version emphasized score accumulation, while the home console and computer versions often featured more structured levels and mission objectives.