description Star Wars: Dark Forces Overview
This first-person shooter was released starting in 1995 for MS-DOS and Macintosh. The game features Kyle Katarn, a mercenary for the Rebel Alliance, investigating the Empire's Dark Trooper Project within the Star Wars expanded universe. Playable action takes place before and after events depicted in the original Star Wars film.
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info Star Wars: Dark Forces Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1995 |
help Star Wars: Dark Forces FAQ
Who is Kyle Katarn in Star Wars: Dark Forces?
Kyle Katarn is a mercenary working for the Rebel Alliance. In Dark Forces, he uncovers the Empire's Dark Trooper Project after an opening mission tied to the Death Star plans.
Did Dark Forces have lightsabers?
No. The 1995 Dark Forces is a blaster-focused first-person shooter, while lightsabers and Force powers arrive in the 1997 sequel Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.
What platforms was the original Dark Forces released on?
The original game launched for MS-DOS and Macintosh in 1995, with a PlayStation version following in 1996. A modern remaster by Nightdive Studios later brought it to newer platforms.
Why is Dark Forces important to Star Wars game history?
It was LucasArts' first major Star Wars first-person shooter and used the Jedi engine for features like multi-level environments and looking up and down. Its success led into the Jedi Knight series.
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