Star Wars: Episode I - Racer cover

Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

Critic score2 critics
First release
May 18, 1999
Genres
Racing · Action, Science fiction

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.

Also known as Episode 1 Racer, Star Wars: Episódio I - Racer, SWEP1RCR.EXE

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
Nintendo 64
May 18, 1999
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 18, 1999
Nintendo 64
Jun 04, 1999
All 12 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 04, 1999
Nintendo 64
Jul 21, 1999
Mac
Dec 15, 1999
Nintendo 64
1999
Dreamcast
Apr 04, 2000
Dreamcast
Aug 04, 2000
PlayStation 4
Jun 23, 2020
Nintendo Switch
Jun 23, 2020
Xbox One
Oct 27, 2020
Game modes
Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Keywords
robots, star wars, based on - movie, anti-gravity racing, licensed game
… All 13, split-screen multiplayer, rivalry, future sport, greatest hits, rumble cartridge, two controllers for one player, interactive achievement awards 2000, retroachievements

At a Glance

Critic Score
70

Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 2,178 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opIGDB · 30 Oct
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 30 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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