Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire (USA) (Aftermarket) (Unl) is a Nintendo 64 game developed by LucasArts and published by Nintendo. The game was released in Japan as Star Wars - Gekitotsu! Kaizoku Hihou (スター・ウォーズ激突！海賊秘宝). It is a 3D action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe, taking place between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The player takes on the role of Dash Rendar, a mercenary hired by Princess Leia to investigate the criminal activities of Prince Xizor. The game features a mix of vehicular combat, third-person shooting, and platforming. The game also features a variety of locations from the Star Wars universe, including Tatooine, Coruscant, and Hoth. The game was well-received by critics, who praised its visuals and soundtrack. It was also a commercial success, selling over a million copies worldwide.