In my home town the ‘The Gold Mine’, an arcade that closed in the early 90’s, was a haven for the socially awkward. On a bad day you’d fly through your change in no time flat, on a good day, you’d feel like a hero and only have dropped a single token. Alas, the days of quarters, tournaments and dark rooms filled with bleeps and neon lights are long gone.
But when it comes to reminiscing on these great days, my mind always drifts to the great vector-based games that still – to this day – mesmerize me. I know I’m not the only person who gets weepy staring at a good rendering of Tempest, right?
The crown of vector gaming, however, goes to Star Wars. I cannot help but smile when I think about its incredible controller, bright graphics and pseudo 3-D rendering of the battle on the Death Star.
Apparently, neither can the guys at Screw Attack, who feel the same way I do. Luckily, they decided to put their love for the game on their latest episode, which I proudly present to you. Be careful not to overdose on nostalgia, okay?
Tags: LucasArts
It had that most difficult to define yet essential quality: a Star Wars feel. You felt immersed by its big screen and first-person graphics, as if you yourself were flying through the movie.
There have been many Star Wars games, but few with an authentic feel. This was one.
Wow…awesome awesome memories…but I absolutely sucked at that game. It does remind me of riding my bike down to the mall and going to the arcade by the movie theater. Listening to that song I can shut my eyes and instantly transport myself into that arcade …the sound effects, the button mashing…wow, good memories…well that song and whatever is in my pipe probably is helping also…but still ultra cool!
1st of all, I’m a little late to respond.
Second of all, I HAVE THIS GAME ON MY VERSION OF Rogue Squadron III Rebel Strike FOR THE Gamecube! I also have The Empire Strikes Back arcade version on the same disc!