10 Video Games You Didn't Know Were Hidden In Other Games

6. Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike - Star Wars Arcade

Since the golden age of X-Wing and TIE Fighter games, top quality Star Wars tie-ins have been scarce. The Rogue Squadron trilogy was particularly memorable though, helping to sell shiploads of N64 and GameCube consoles for Nintendo. Focusing on a fun arcade feel, as apposed to the more serious tone of earlier PC hits, the games were accessible and did well to capture the Star Wars atmosphere. Of these, Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike was probably the weakest, but it held the best secret - fully playable ports of three old-school Star Wars arcade games. For your trouble you're given arcade cabinets for Atari's 1983 hit Star Wars (which was awesome), 1984's Return Of The Jedi (which was dismal) and 1985's The Empire Strikes Back (awesome again, but very similar to the first game). Yes, that timeline may seem odd. Just go with it, ok? The vector-based Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back were unlocked through game progress, but to add the miserable sprite-based vehicular mess Return Of The Jedi you needed to pop a cheat code in there. Don't bother. The first two games, however, are well worth your trouble as a remarkable slice of arcade history.