Early Access to the NEW DF Retro Super Star Wars Trilogy Episode (Patreon)

Published:

2021-07-04 13:00:05

Imported:

2023-06

Content

It's time for a brand new FULL DF Retro episode for retro tier supporters! In this video, John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the Super Star Wars trilogy on Super NES. You'll learn about the history of the games, their 'inspiration' on a little known NES version, plus how the trilogy began a renaissance of Star Wars gaming titles and expanded media in general. Plus, of course, all of the platform comparisons and prototypes we could get our hands on!

And remember - it's your support that makes projects like this happen, so thanks so much for making DF Retro bigger and better than it's ever been before.

Get your downloads here: https://digitalfoundry.net/2021-07-04-df-retro-super-star-wars-trilogy-on-snes-a-gaming-renaissance-for-a-classic-franchise

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DF Retro: Super Star Wars Trilogy on SNES - A Gaming Renaissance For A Classic Franchise

Journey back with us to 1992 and the release of Super Star Wars on Super NES - and the beginning of a renaissance in spin-off media from the classic trilogy. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie assess all three Super Star Wars trilogy titles, their ports, prototypes - and even the series' predecessor on the original NES. The DF Supporter Program needs you: join up for behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more - including pristine quality downloads of everything we do: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx 00:00 - Introduction 01:58 - Title Sequence 02:28 - Episode I - The Dark Times 07:04 - Episode II - A New Hope? 19:44 - Episode III - Super Star Wars 30:37 - Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Prototype 34:49 - Cancelled DOS Version 42:04 - Episode IV - Super Empire Strikes Back 52:14 - Episode V - Super Return of the Jedi 58:38 - Episode VI - The Finale Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies or pullovers? Check out our store: https://bit.ly/2BqRTt0 The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers Vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/Untold-History-Japanese-Game-Developers/dp/1518655319