It's almost hard to believe but The Empire Strikes Back was on the receiving end of some very mixed to negative reviews upon release in May 1980. We're looking back at the initial reception from fans and critics as well as the parallels to modern releases. We also take YOUR opinions, answer some ace Patreon questions and end on an Empire-themed game...

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