Disney Launches Star Wars: Assault Team, A CCG Set A Long Time Ago ...

Disney Mobile has just launched Star Wars: Assault Team, a brand new collectable card game (CCG) set in the “Star Wars” universe, on the App Store. You can pick up the new application free of charge now and it’s optimized for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Developed in parntership with LucasArts, the game allows iOS device users to build up a deck of cards featuring their favorite characters from the popular space opera franchise, and to do battle against the Galactic Empire. The app’s storyline is set between “Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope” and “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back,” and in its release notes, Disney explains:

Infiltrate enemy fleets and outsmart your opponents in exciting, face-to-face combat. Embark on epic missions to escape from enemy ships, find the Wookiee resistance, survive ambushes on the streets of Mos Espa, and much more! Fight for ultimate control of the galaxy in this strategic combat game, where every move counts!

Not to be confused with Konami’s Star Wars Force Collection, Star Wars: Assault Team allows gamers to level up their characters, engage in player vs. player (PvP) combat, and enjoy exciting, cinematic scenes during battles. Fans will be pleased to see that the “Star Wars” opening crawl makes a return in the app, too.

Here’s a full list of features:

BUILD YOUR VERY OWN ASSAULT TEAM: Collect and play with your favorite classic Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Boba Fett, Tusken Raiders, and more! Each hero has unique stats, abilities, and attacks to increase your team’s overall strength.

COMPELLING BATTLES: Take your assault team into battle, and defeat galactic enemies and other players! Strategically choose your squad, then deploy your team members’ special tactics. Crush your opponents to earn valuable rewards and new characters!

LEVEL UP YOUR HEROES: Collect items to train your characters and improve their special attacks, making your team even more dominant against increasingly powerful enemies!

EXCITING COMPETITIVE PLAY: Fight against other players in PvP battles to win extra loot!

STUNNING GRAPHICS: Experience cinematic, high-quality graphics on your mobile device as you make your way from scene to scene with full character and background animations during combat.

ORIGINAL STORY INSPIRED BY THE STAR WARS FRANCHISE: Complete all-new missions set between Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Travel to iconic Star Wars planets like Tatooine, Kashyyyk, and more.

As mentioned, Star Wars: Assault Team can be downloaded now on the App Store, and it’s available free of charge for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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