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Binding: CD-ROM Brand: Lucas Arts EAN: 0023272653422 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Format: CD-ROM Item Dimensions: Label: LucasArts Entertainment Manufacturer: LucasArts Entertainment Model: 65342 Platform: Windows 98, Windows 95 Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Release Date: April 30, 2001 Studio: LucasArts Entertainment Accessories:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Let's just for a second forget that Star Wars: Episode I, Racer has anything at all to do with the film on which it's based. Would it still have any appeal if you take away the movie license? The answer, almost surprisingly, is yes. This sci-fi arcade racing game is packed with high-speed thrills and a unique style of track-circling action that should get any racing fan's adrenaline pumping. The game is based on the pod-racing scene from Episode I, which was arguably the best and most exciting segment of the film. Players enter a series of pod races as either Anakin Skywalker or one of his 20 different alien rivals--including Sebulba, once you get far enough into the game to unlock this bonus character. Races are linked in four different circuits, each more difficult than the last. The highest circuit, in fact, can be extremely tough. Each race is a white-knuckled ride on the wild side, as the game does an excellent job of conveying a feeling of ferocious speed. It helps that Racer utilizes spectacular 3-D graphics to depict the racetracks and their alien surroundings. But racers can't waste time admiring the scenery: tracks are not always well marked, and it's all too easy to get lost and fly off the track. As with most Star Wars games, the sound effects and music in Racer are top-notch. True, Anakin's cutesy voice can be annoying at times, but the other racers sound great when they complain as you pass them on the track. Watto the shopkeeper, the floating alien guy who sells new parts and upgrades for your pod, is a great character who chatters away humorously as you shop his store. Overall, Racer is a game that can easily stand on its own merits rather than ride the coattails of Star Wars: Episode I. Intense speed, unique racing action, and excellent 3-D graphics make this one a sure-fire winner. --Michael E. Ryan Pros:
Amazon.com Product Description: Star Wars: Episode 1: Racer lets you participate in the famous pod race sequence that was the critical highlight of the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace. 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. You can race alone or against a friend in split-screen mode on more than 21 courses among eight worlds. Take the controls as Jedi-to-be Anakin Skywalker or any one of over 20 pod racers. Feel the full-force blast while avoiding hazards such as methane lakes, meteor showers, and the unfriendly Tusken Raiders. Average Rating:
 Rating: - coolits cool when you race I have ten because I like it so much Rating: - coolits cool when you race I have ten because I like it so much Rating: - Podracing at it's bestI have this game for PC and N64. Both are really great and almost the same. I like the PC version because it has better Graphics and runs better, that's why I perfer the PC version more. Anyway Ther are 3 groups of 7 races in each group and 4 bonus levels. I personally like Beedo's Wild Ride. They even got the real boonta classic in there. So if your looking for a great game this is it. Rating: - STAR WARS!!!Star Wars is the bomb! so This game is cool you can choose from over 15 players and over 20 levels play the game to see what you think. The cool thing is its based on Epidsode 1. If you like racing games and star wars, stop going crazy and get this game! Rating: - very cool racing gameI've always loved racing games, be it racing combat, arcade, or stunt. Troubled that my favorite racing game no longer runs on my new system, I went out in search of a replacement. Just happened by a local game store and saw Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer. Bought it after checking out the demo and it's awesome! Ultra fast (600+ mph), nice, lush 3D graphics with great terrain detail, and lots of tracks and different pods to chose from. You will need a nice 3D accelerator and at least a PII-300 to ... Read More |
