- May 17, 1999
- LucasArts
STAR WARS Episode I: Racer
It’s very much showing its age, but this remaster does just enough to prove that Racer would’ve been a good game with or without the Star Wars licence.
It’s very much showing its age, but this remaster does just enough to prove that Racer would’ve been a good game with or without the Star Wars licence.Platforms
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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 PS4 review – Return of the Podracer
It’s very much showing its age, but this remaster does just enough to prove that Racer would’ve been a good game with or without the Star Wars licence.
60%Star Wars Episode I: Racer [Nintendo Switch]
Star Wars Episode I: Racer offers an improved take on the Nintendo 64 classic that still feels fun to play now, even if it is a little flawed in places. The exciting track design and frantic nature of the pod racing itself makes for some really hectic and enjoyable showdowns, whilst the improved frame rate ensures the game feels super smooth to play. Of course, it isn’t perfect and some sketchy textures, inconsistent (and often too easy) difficulty, and distorted audio problems do hinder the experience a fair bit. They’re not problematic enough to make Star Wars Episode I: Racer feel like a bad game, but they’re still obvious issues that can be hard to ignore in places. Still, it’s clear that Star Wars Episode I: Racer has managed to stand the test of time and it’s easy to recommend this remastered release for both returning gamers and those who never got the chance to race in one of the iconic pod racers back in 1999.
77%Review – Star Wars Episode I: Racer (Switch)
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STAR WARS Episode I: Racer is a racing game with science fiction theme. Common tags for STAR WARS Episode I: Racer include science.
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.
Similar games include STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer, Horizon Chase Turbo, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Positron and others.