- May 17, 1999
- LucasArts
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
This port is certainly nothing to write home about, but the core game is a classic, priced at just $14.99. Nostalgia, and the ability to play in handheld mode, are enough to recommend STAR WARS Episode I Racer on the Nintendo Switch eShop to fans.
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Star Wars Episode I: Racer is a single player and multiplayer racing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by LucasArts and was released on May 17, 1999. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
The fan favorite racer is back featuring motion controls! Take control of a podracer speeding through flaming methane lakes, Tusken Raider assaults, anti-gravity tunnels, and much more in a pulse-pounding, do-or-die fight to the finish line. KEY FEATURES: - Choose from 25 playable racers including: Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and Ratts Tyerell - Race tracks spanning 8 unique worlds including: T…
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Star Wars Episode I: Racer Review
The central loop of 'race, win, upgrade, race' is certainly compelling while it lasts, and if you have fond memories of Star Wars Episode I: Racer from your childhood this is as good a way to relive them as possible – just don't expect any huge overhauls from the original game. Star Wars Episode I: Racer sets itself apart from the likes of Wipeout with its earnest take on the popular licence, and it's still fun to relive one of the best scenes in the prequel trilogy, but it's a long way from being one of the best racers on Switch.
60%Star Wars Episode I: Racer Review
A competent port of a Nintendo 64 classic, Star Wars Episode I: Racer looks great with the added spit-shine, controls tightly, and performs excellently, with no slowdown in frame-rate. Loading screens have also been removed entirely, which was not really an issue in the original versions, but it is something that should be commended here. At a budget price, many will be pleased that this will help them re-live a piece of nostalgia, and for those on the fence, do not hesitate as this is a great quality port in both docked and handheld modes, yet it will leave others wondering what Aspyr could have done by adding in an online multiplayer and improved AI.
70%STAR WARS Episode I Racer (Nintendo Switch)
This port is certainly nothing to write home about, but the core game is a classic, priced at just $14.99. Nostalgia, and the ability to play in handheld mode, are enough to recommend STAR WARS Episode I Racer on the Nintendo Switch eShop to fans.
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Star Wars Episode I: Racer is a racing game with science fiction theme.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer was released on May 17, 1999.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer was developed by LucasArts.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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