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General discussionRelease: Star Wars™: Shadows of the Empire(208 posts)(208 posts)
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Posted May 03, 2016
The cult classic strikes back!



<span class="bold">Star Wars&trade;: Shadows of the Empire</span>, the beloved action/arcade game set between Episode V and Episode VI, is now available DRM-free on GOG.com with a 20% launch discount.

Who among us hasn't dreamt of being offered a spot in the venerable Rogue Squadron? And when Han Solo himself is the one approaching you to ask for help against the Empire, it's hard to refuse, even if you are the hard-as-nails smuggler Dash Rendar.

The fight will take Rendar, his co-pilot droid Leebo, and his trusty spaceship The Outrider through iconic locations where Star Wars™ history was made. Whether he is taking down AT-ATs on Hoth, fighting off assassins sent after Luke Skywalker, or dueling Boba Fett, the adventures of Dash evoke that unmistakable Star Wars™ vibe that quickly turned him into a fan favorite. Because once you've experienced the varied gameplay and atmospheric cutscenes telling the story of Dash's struggle against the villainous Prince Xizor, you can't help but feel that his exploits are a significant part of the epic saga.



Join the daring Dash Render as he helps the Rebellion escape <span class="bold">Star Wars&trade;: Shadows of the Empire</span>, DRM-free on GOG.com. The 20% discount will last until May 9th, 12:59 PM UTC.
Posted May 03, 2016
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damien: How is this compared to N64 version?
Cheap.! ;P
Posted May 03, 2016
I played this game on both the N64 and the PC and the only way to play this title was with a joypad. IIRC, the PC version didn't have mouse support (if I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me).

To anyone that has just purchased this title, can anyone confirm if mouse support has been added and if the title is playable with a keyboard + mouse combo? If not, I'll have to (reluctantly) leave this title on the wishlist until I can pick up a joypad.
Posted May 03, 2016
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Splatsch: Why is it this one that good ? (I haven't heard a lot concerning this one I must say :P)
Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scmZKBDOYqM

But the PC version has much crisper graphics (especially if this version is using some wrapper or similar for FullHD or beyond graphics).
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IwubCheeze: I played this game on both the N64 and the PC and the only way to play this title was with a joypad. IIRC, the PC version didn't have mouse support (if I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me).

To anyone that has just purchased this title, can anyone confirm if mouse support has been added and if the title is playable with a keyboard + mouse combo? If not, I'll have to (reluctantly) leave this title on the wishlist until I can pick up a joypad.
Ehmm ... it had mouse support.
I will report back, give me about 10-15 minutes.
Post edited May 03, 2016 by radigram
Posted May 03, 2016
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damien: How is this compared to N64 version?
Wikipedia says (I actually only know the PC version, so I can't compare):
The N64 and PC versions of the video game differ somewhat. The PC version has sharper and smoother gameplay graphics when using a 3D card. Both versions have slightly different cutscenes - the PC version has full-motion cinematic cutscenes with sound effects and voices, while the N64 version utilizes artwork with text at the bottom of the screen.
[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire[/url]

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IwubCheeze: I played this game on both the N64 and the PC and the only way to play this title was with a joypad. IIRC, the PC version didn't have mouse support (if I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me).

To anyone that has just purchased this title, can anyone confirm if mouse support has been added and if the title is playable with a keyboard + mouse combo? If not, I'll have to (reluctantly) leave this title on the wishlist until I can pick up a joypad.
Yes, mouse works by default on the GOG release. But I had massive trouble controlling the glider on the first level (inverted y axis), so I'll probably use a gamepad instead.
Posted May 03, 2016
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Grargar: On another note, there seems to be no manual for the game.
There isn't any bonuses at all. Not the music, not a manual ... nothing ... hmm.

Look at the image:
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Posted May 03, 2016
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radigram: There isn't any bonuses at all. Not the music, not a manual ... nothing ... hmm.

Look at the image:
I'll entertain a guess and say that there is no manual even after installation, correct?
Posted May 03, 2016
Great release, however the link provided here does not work! ;)
Posted May 03, 2016
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radigram: Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scmZKBDOYqM
I'll watch this, thanks :)
Posted May 03, 2016
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Grargar: I'll entertain a guess and say that there is no manual even after installation, correct?
Don't know. 1 minut until it is downloaded ... Will report back :)
Posted May 03, 2016
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damien: How is this compared to N64 version?
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Lafazar: Wikipedia says (I actually only know the PC version, so I can't compare):

The N64 and PC versions of the video game differ somewhat. The PC version has sharper and smoother gameplay graphics when using a 3D card. Both versions have slightly different cutscenes - the PC version has full-motion cinematic cutscenes with sound effects and voices, while the N64 version utilizes artwork with text at the bottom of the screen.
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Lafazar:
this is kind of odd. I've always thought N64 version was the popular one :)
Posted May 03, 2016
Darn good release! Thank you GOG. Keep up the good work. :)
Posted May 03, 2016
No manual?
Post edited May 03, 2016 by Crosmando
Posted May 03, 2016
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damien: this is kind of odd. I've always thought N64 version was the popular one :)
From what I heard the N64 version was definitely way more popular (apparently it sold even more than Super Mario 64) due to two reasons:

It was a launch title for the N64 and Nintendo constantly used footage from the game in their advertising for the system.

And the PC version required specific and expensive graphics cards to look good and was apparently hard to set up properly on initial release.
Post edited May 03, 2016 by Lafazar
Posted May 03, 2016
The big picture on the main page says "SHADDOW" instead of "SHADOWS"
Posted May 03, 2016
Interesting, I had the N64 version but did not even know a PC version existed
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