The phantom menace, or episode i, was released in may 1999, it brought with it a windfall of exciting new star wars games. Racer revenge takes place eight years after the boonta eve classic of episode i. Racer, mentioned in a lastsecond oh by the way sort of deal during the nintendo direct mini, will launch on nintendo switch and playstation 4. Racer revenge, bringing newer, faster, and even more dangerous podracing to the galaxy and taking you on a oneway ride to.
Sega produced an amazing arcade version, while lucasarts itself created a different version star wars episode i. I swear i playedowned episode 1 racer on dreamcast. Ahsokas unique connection to the clones and to the force is the shows thesis. With jake lloyd, andy secombe, lewis macleod, scott capurro. Grabvine gateway andobi mountain run dethros revenge fire mountain rally the boonta classic ando. Racer was an intergalactic kart racer that included a variety of racers spanning the star wars galaxy and a satisfying upgrade system that let you. Episode i racer is a racing game released by lucasarts for microsoft windows, nintendo 64, game boy color, macintosh, and dreamcast platforms. It also includes all of the racers featured in the movie as well as. Jockey for position with a tangle of opponents, or leave the pack behind at intense, nervejangling, planetscorching simulated speeds of. Racer is an online n64 game that you can play at emulator online. Being a racer, this game primarily features racing against ai or your friends in local vs matches in tracks against a number of familiar faces. The game got a ps2 sequel, racer revenge, in 2002 and that was. Star wars episode 1 racer releases on switch and ps4 may.
Presenting a new sequal to the hit racing game, star wars. Racer, and was developed by rainbow studios and published by lucasarts. Episode i the phantom menace, putting the player in the cockpit of 23 25 counting cheat code character replacements in the nintendo 64. With nick jameson, jake lloyd, scott lawrence, dominic armato.
Racer revenge brings newer, faster, and even more dangerous podracing to the galaxy, taking you on a oneway ride to ultimate victory. Lucasarts has a surprise for gamers and star wars fans alike. The arcade version by sega was a completely different game and wasnt running on dreamcast hardware. The game features all of the racers and race course on tatooine featured in the phantom menace. It was originally released on n64 and pc as a tiein to the. Jockey for position with a tangle of opponents, or leave the pack behind at intense, nervejangling, planetscorching simulated speeds of up to 600mph. Racer revenge is goodlooking game thats a whole lot of fun while it lasts, which unfortunately isnt very long at all.
Apr 16, 2020 this game is all about the speed and fans of star wars. A sequel, star wars racer revenge was released in 2002 for the playstation 2. Characters from the original game return in star wars racer revenge. Compete in the galactic podracing championship as one of the many podracers featured in star wars episode i.
Are there any real differences between podracer and racer revenge because i already have that from the battlefront bundle from a few years ago. Tournament gameplay in star wars racer revenge on the playstation 4. The story takes place eight years after the phantom menace, sebulba wants revenge on anakin skywalker. It has been eight years since the first spectacular podracing showdown between sebulba and the young anakin skywalker. Hang on tight with afterburners on, podracers max out at a simulated 600 mph. Racer revenge, bringing newer, faster, and even more dangerous podracing to the galaxytaking you on a oneway ride to ultimate victory. Anakin has that whole hayden christensenpadowan learner look going on, and sebulba is back to regain his title from the mouthbreathing dark. Racer fan game is a faithful but updated remake of the 1999 original. Star wars racer revenge ps4 gameplay ps2 emulation. Racer will hit nintendo switch and ps4 on may 12, developer aspyr revealed on thursday. Relive all the thrill and excitement of the podracer sequence from star wars.
The racer revenge tagline of the game comes from the racer sebulbas attempt to exact revenge on anakin skywalker for his defeat to him in the pod race featured in the film star wars. According to lucasfilm and game developer aspyr, the rerelease of star wars. Set in a galaxy far, far away, star wars pinball lets you interact with the most iconic characters, and relive the greatest moments in the star wars universe. The classic star wars podracing video game star wars episode i. Racer for the nintendo 64, are slated for release on or around the may 19 opening of star wars episode i. Racer is getting a rerelease on the nintendo switch and the playstation 4 very soon according to lucasfilm and game developer aspyr, the rerelease of star wars. Racer on nintendo switch and playstation 4 will be delayed, developer aspyr revealed in a tweet monday. Lucasarts gave us a look at its upcoming star wars racer revenge, the sequel to star wars episode 1 racer. The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, faq, unlockables, trophies, and secrets for star wars. Take the controls as anakin skywalker, or any one of over 21 podracers, and feel the fullforce blast of two massive jet engines at simulated speeds of up to 600 mph. Racer features all of the films racers and the race course used in the phantom menace. Jockey for position with a tangle of opponents, or leave the pack behind at intense, nervejangling, planetscorching simulated speeds of up to 600 mph. Read revenge of the sith illustrated screenplay star wars episode iii star wars legends.
Additional enhanced features include shareplay, remote play, activity feeds and second screen support for game manuals with ps vita or ps app. Star wars racer revenge is a star wars video game that involves high speed racing. Pod racer is still one of the best star wars games ever made, partially because it did such a good job of giving life and meaning to some of episode 1 s unmentioned characters and villains. Race against 18 of the most aggressive, unforgiving podracers in the universe, with. The one currently on the ps4, star wars racer revenge, was the sequel, which in my opinion was inferior in every single way. This free nintendo 64 game is the united states of america region version for the usa.
It ran on hikaru not naomi iirc, which was much more powerful than the dc. Racer is a single title from the many racing games, driving games and star wars games offered for this console. Racer revenge is the sequel to the podracing game star wars. Star wars racer revenge is a sequel to the much beloved star wars episode i. Racer is a racing game created by lucasarts, released originally for the nintendo 64 and later for pc, apple macintosh, game boy color, sega dreamcast, nintendo switch, and playstation 4, based on the podracing scene from the phantom menace. Nov 20, 2015 remember to select 720p or 1080p for 60fps hd tournament gameplay in star wars racer revenge on the playstation 4. As long as its priced reasonably, i cant wait for this. Racer revenge will be pleased to see that the original delivered on the promise of exceeding 600 mph. May 17, 2006 characters from the original game return in star wars racer revenge. Whats more, both the switch and ps4 versions of the game support split. On may 12 26, playstation fans will finally get to experience the original star wars episode i.
Mar 26, 2020 the classic star wars podracing video game star wars episode i. May 30, 2017 this is the comparison of star wars episode i. Darth vader once known as anakin skywalker, darth vader is a jediturnedsith, and the iconic villain in the star wars saga. Remember to select 720p or 1080p for 60fps hd tournament gameplay in star wars racer revenge on the playstation 4. Racer is a racing video game based on the podracing sequence featured in star wars. The game takes place in 24 bby and focuses on sebulba getting his revenge on anakin skywalker. May 12, 2020 the arrival of the remastered star wars episode 1.
Star wars racer revenge is a star wars video game that involves highspeed podracing. Avoid hazards such as methane lakes, meteor showers and tusken raiders. Racer when it launches for playstation 4 episode i. Star wars racer revenge is part of the ps2 classic star wars games that has been. It is a racing game that is based on the podracing scene from star wars. Made by rob jin and recently brought to public attention by youtuber bluedrake42, the star wars episode i. Take the controls as anakin skywalker, or any one of over 21 podracers, and. It also adds several new courses, some on tatooine, others on various planets. Climb on, strap in, and experience the pure adrenalinepumping excitement of the podracing sequence from star wars. Racer first arrived on nintendo 64 in 1999 and has since become one of the most popular and wellremembered star wars games come may 12, switch and playstation 4 users can.
Racer features a variety of tracks spanning several different planets. Most popular community and official content for the past week. Racer on the nintendo 64, gamefaqs has 27 cheat codes and secrets. Mar 11, 2019 made by rob jin and recently brought to public attention by youtuber bluedrake42, the star wars episode i. Racer is getting a rerelease on the nintendo switch and the playstation 4 very soon. Racer is a racing game created by lucasarts, released originally for the nintendo 64 and later for pc, apple macintosh, game boy color, sega dreamcast, nintendo switch, and playstation 4, based on the podracing scene from the phantom menace anakin skywalker, sebulba and 21 other podracers compete on over two dozen different courses in a. Star wars episode 1 racer vs racer revenge the retro.
Putting the two racer games together in a head to head battle to the finish. Racer was a straightforward arcade racer placed in the star wars universe, but racer revenge remains arcadey in nature and is placed in the star wars universe but. Apr 17, 2020 a remastered version of star wars episode 1. Racing purists will drift through turns, discover shortcuts, and break lap records, while kartracing fans will defer to bumping, smashing, or even using sebulbas secret flame jets to. Racer revenge for ps2 with full 1080p uprendering and trophies. Whats more, both the switch and ps4 versions of the game. In pack 1, play through three star warsthemed tables. There are some changes from the old game, such as refinements for the ability to knock out other pilots. Episode i the phantom menace, putting the player in the cockpit of 23 25 counting cheat code character replacements in the nintendo 64 version different podracers on. Episode 1 racer y racer revenge regresaran en formato fisico. The galactic podracing championship continues in this sequel to star wars episode i. Feb 12, 2002 the racer revenge tagline of the game comes from the racer sebulbas attempt to exact revenge on anakin skywalker for his defeat to him in the pod race featured in the film star wars. Star wars racer revenge is part of the ps2 classic star wars games that has been brought to the playstation 4 via emultation.
This racer, which includes characters like anakin skywalker and sebulba, shouldnt be confused with its sequel, racer revenge, which launched. Kinect star wars podracing all races gameplay xbox 360. Which game has the better representation of the track and still holds up today. The game was also one of the four initial playstation 2 hd classics line of games on the playstation 4. He appears in numerous games including star wars episode 1. Unlike its predecessor, the player isnt able to continue racing if they crash their pod, perhaps for added realism. Now they are giving ps2 owners a chance to race the pods from episode i on a nextgen console with star wars racer revenge. Racer is available in a newly optimized edition on gog featuring lan multiplayer support, and it offers the same thrilling experience you remember.