With the release of Battlefront 2, IGN wanted to look back on the most iconic of Star Wars battles: the Battle of Hoth. Taking place in the opening minutes of The Empire Strikes Back, the Battle of Hoth has endured in our imaginations because of its stark, white landscape and its brave depiction of an outgunned Rebel Alliance trying to hold off the evil Empire against overwhelming odds. While a decided victory for the Empire, the rebels' ability to evacuate (after the sacrifice of many) allowed them to fight another day. Here are just some of the many video game depictions of the Battle of Hoth.
This early attempt at recreating the Battle of Hoth features rudimentary pastel graphics and a very simple version of the AT-AT vs snowspeeder dynamic. Alas, we’d have to wait years before we’d tauntauns, wampas, or droids.
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This early attempt at recreating the Battle of Hoth features rudimentary pastel graphics and a very simple version of the AT-AT vs snowspeeder dynamic. Alas, we’d have to wait years before we’d tauntauns, wampas, or droids.Continue reading…
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