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Star Wars: TIE Fighter

Release

Jan 1994

Player score

90/100

Platform families

1

Editorial overview

Inside Star Wars: TIE Fighter

What it is

Serve the Emperor, join the Imperial Navy, and save the galaxy. Become a recruit of the Imperial Navy under the command of Darth Vader, and pilot space vehicles that will leave you breathless.

In the wake of the Battle of Hoth, through their treachery at Yavin, the alliance of Rebels and other criminals have threatened the very foundation of the peaceful Empire. The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

First person

Totally Games · LucasArts

4.5/5Jan 1994

Official site

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Connected releases

3

Game data from IGDB

Themes

Action · Science fiction

Languages

1 supported

Cinematic archive

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8 assets

Official trailers

Gameplay video

Intro video

Screenshots & key art

Beyond this game

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1 DLC1 Expansion1 Bundle

Playable add-ons

Downloadable content

Optional releases built to extend the base game with new stories, systems, or items.

1 release

DLCStar Wars: TIE Fighter - Defender of the EmpireJun 1, 1994Requires the base game

Major add-ons

Expansions

Substantial new chapters that remain attached to the original game.

1 release

ExpansionStar Wars: TIE Fighter - Enemies of the EmpireDec 31, 1994Requires the base game

Store collections

Bundles

Packages combining this title with other games or downloadable content.

1 release

BundleStar Wars Classics CollectionMar 29, 2016Multi-item package

Production dossier

The complete game record

Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Who made it

Platforms

Mac
DOS

Release history

Jul 01, 1994DOS
Jan 1994Mac

Themes & modes

ActionScience fictionSingle player

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8 • Processor: 1.8 GHz • Memory: 1 GB RAM • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (DirectX 9 recommended) • Storage: 406 MB available space • Additional Notes: The Windows version of STAR WARS: TIE Fighter (1998) requires a controller or joystick. STAR WARS: TIE Fighter (1994) can be played with a mouse and keyboard.