

Sequences which involve attacking enemy ships are in first-person, and feature a cockpit view. Flight sequences are divided into two variants. While on-foot the player can control whether the protagonist is taking cover, or leaning out to shoot enemies. Action sequences take place both in starships and on-foot. The player uses a mouse or gamepad to navigate, attack or dodge specific elements while interactive, pre-rendered video plays on screen. Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire is played as a rail shooter the player proceeds down predetermined paths, but has the ability to control aiming, shooting, and dodging. The player can take cover from incoming fire during on-foot sequences. Rebel Assault II is played as a rail shooter.

It has since been featured in worst-of lists by IGN and Kotaku. While critics generally praised the visuals, many cited frustrations with the game's control scheme. The game received mixed reception upon release. The game makes use of the INSANE game engine. According to LucasArts' magazine, The Adventurer, the game was the first media to incorporate live-action actors and footage in the Star Wars universe since Return of the Jedi.

It contains mostly original filming with actors and stunts, while the scenery and the space scenes were 3D rendered. They uncover, and eventually disable production of, a new TIE variant known as the TIE Phantom, which has the ability to cloak. The player character, Rookie One, pilots ships such as a YT-1300 Corellian Transport, a B-wing, and a Y-wing, and encounters new enemy ships, including TIE Interceptors. It is played as a rail shooter the player proceeds down predetermined paths, but has the ability to control aiming, shooting, and dodging. It is the sequel to Star Wars: Rebel Assault, set in the Star Wars expanded universe. Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire is a 1995 video game developed by LucasArts. 1995 video game Star Wars: Rebel Assault II:
