Star Wars (1989) for DOS is a first-person space combat game developed by Vektor Grafix and published by Lucasfilm Games. Based on the original Star Wars film, the game puts players in the cockpit of an X-wing fighter during key battles like the assault on the Death Star. The game features wireframe 3D graphics and joystick or keyboard controls, capturing the excitement of dogfighting TIE fighters and navigating the trench run. While limited by early hardware, it was praised for its faithful adaptation, immersive action, and thrilling space combat experience.
1989
Atari Games Corporation
DOS
Brøderbund Software, Inc.
"Star Wars: The Arcade Game" -- Title used for most console versions
Retail
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse.
