Game
Star Wars: Episode I - Racer
72IGDB player score
210 ratings
Previously Take
That 72 average hides a game its 210 fans would defend to the death. Built for speed: science fiction looks, arcade heart, and lap times you'll obsess over. The story is the main course; the multiplayer is the reason it's still installed years later.
About this game
Star Wars: Episode 1 - Racer lets you participate in the famous pod race sequence that was the critical highlight of the film Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace back in 1999. Take the controls as Jedi-to-be Anakin Skywalker or any one of over 20 pod racers. These lightning-quick vehicles are capable of reaching simulated speeds of up to 600 miles per hour while skimming a mere 4 feet above the ground. Feel the full-force blast while avoiding hazards such as methane lakes, meteor showers, and the notorious Tusken Raiders. You can race alone or against a friend in split-screen mode on more than 21 courses that span over 8 different worlds. This level of customization adds excellent replay value.
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Game facts
Release date
May 18, 1999
Developer
LucasArts
Publisher
Aspyr Media, Gradiente, LucasArts, Nintendo
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Dreamcast
Genres
Racing
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Game modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Franchise
Star Wars
Perspective
First person, Third person
Critic score
70 / 100 (2 reviews)
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