In Dark Forces you play the role of rouge, bountyhunter alike Kyle Katarn. The story of the game is that the rebellion is facing a new threat from the empire, which is to say the Dark Trooper, the empire's new secret weapon.

In the game you encounter Stormtroopers, Gamorrean Guards, Imperial Officers and Commandoes, Probe Droids and the fiercest bounty hunter in the whole Outer Rim Sector Boba Fett. Note that there is special cameos from Bossk, Ree-Yees and Jabba the Hut.

There is 10 weapons to choose from : Hand to Hand, Modified Bryar Pistol, Stormtrooper Laser Rifle, Thermal Detonator, Imperial Repeater Gun, Jeron Fusion Cutter, I.M. Mines, Packered Mortar Gun, Stouker Concussion Rifle and the awesome Heavy Assault Cannon (BRUTAL!).