If you think your collection of Star Wars games is complete because you own the PAL version of the Famicom Star Wars game, among others…you may want to think again.

It turns out that back in the day of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, there was not one, but TWO versions of said Star Wars game, one of which was only released in Japan. Many collectors did not pursue this Japanese release because they assumed it was the same game they had already purchased in the West. It is not. The Western and Japanese exclusive Star Wars games are entirely different, and many critics feel that the Japanese version is quite superior.

Developed by NAMCO instead of LucasFilm Games, Star Wars (Japan) actually followed the original story more closely than Lucas’s game, starting out on the planet of Tatooine, and propelling the action forward with some great cut scenes.

The good news is for the many, many people who missed this game when it was released in 1987 is that it is back in reproduction at RetroUSB. You can pick up your copy here or read the whole story.

Star Wars (Famicom, 1987)

Japanese exclusive Star Wars game available, 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 ratings

Tags: Nintendo Entertainment System NES

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