
Star Wars: Episode I - Racer (1999). Play online
Game Info
- Platform
- Game Boy Color
- Genres
- Driving/Racing
- Player Perspective
- Top-down
- Developer Companies
- Pax Softnica
- Publishers
- LucasArts · Nintendo
- Release date
- 6 December 1999
- Languages
- 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 English
Summary
Star Wars: Episode I – Racer lets you feel the thunderous rush of the pod‑race scenes from The Phantom Menace, even on a Game Boy Color screen. The GBC version strips the high‑speed spectacle down to a tight overhead view, pitting you in one‑on‑one duels where the podracers skim just four feet above the dust‑y dunes. You can take on a lone rival in solo play or hook a second handheld with the link cable for a head‑to‑head showdown, and the game even throws in a tiny rumble feature that wiggles the device on each hit. Though the hardware can’t handle true 3‑D, the title keeps the feeling alive by letting you chase simulated speeds of up to 600 mph across iconic Tatooine tracks and several newly invented courses. Wins earn cash you can spend on upgrades, repair droids and fresh racers, making each victory feel like a step closer to mastering the galaxy’s most infamous sport.
Storyline
Star Wars: Episode I – Racer drops you into the high‑octane world of podracing from The Phantom Menace. The game lets you pilot a sleek podracer across the scorching dunes of Tatooine and a handful of other planetary tracks, each packed with tight turns and treacherous obstacles. You’ll line up against iconic rivals like young Anakin Skywalker and the ruthless Sebulba, battling for pole position in every heat. The races are fast‑paced, demanding quick reflexes and precise steering to stay ahead of the pack. Victory earns you bragging rights as the galaxy’s top podracer.
Edited by Maya Carter












