Star Wars: Galactic Racer is my childhood podracing dream come true
The Verge • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a thrilling roguelike racing game inspired by the iconic podracing scene from The Phantom Menace, allowing players to pilot various vehicles and eventually podracers across multiple planets.
- Players control Shade, a cargo pilot aiming to rise through the underground Galactic League, with gameplay involving vehicle upgrades, branching race events, and character interactions.
- The races are intense and fast-paced, featuring sudden obstacles, aggressive opponents, and strategic use of boosts, capturing the high-speed, chaotic feel of Star Wars racing.
- Developed by Fuse Games, which includes veterans from Need for Speed and Star Wars Battlefront, the game delivers an authentic Star Wars atmosphere with detailed vehicle designs, character banter in alien languages, and cinematic touches.
- Launching on October 6th for PC, PS5, and Xbox, Galactic Racer offers a challenging but rewarding experience that successfully brings to life the excitement of podracing for fans and newcomers alike.
