We've been rather enjoying this spate of retro Star Wars video game revivals, and the next is another treat to look forward to. Star Wars Episode I: Racer is something of a cult hit, a sci-fi racing title that's surprisingly good in spite of the Marmite source material. It's coming to PlayStation for the first time ever very soon indeed -- in fact, we now have a release date.
The beloved pod racing game is heading to PS4 on 12th May 2020, just under a month's time from now. The news comes from an interview with James Vicari, a producer on the rerelease, in which he speaks very fondly of the movie TIE-in (get it?). "I think its legacy is a very specific feeling of joy," he says. "When we announced it within the company, it was crazy how many faces lit up. Once we had it up and running, people from every department kept dropping in to check it out. If you’ve played it, you know. There’s just something about being in one of the coolest scenes from a Star Wars movie."
An understated announcement, then, but we're sure this will tickle the nostalgia bones of many when it arrives next month. Will you be checking out Star Wars Episode I: Racer on PS4, perhaps for the first time? Zoom down to the comments below.
[source starwars.com]
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Good. Gooooood. 😈
Surely this is not based on the low-spec N64 game?
How does it differ from the pod racing game that's already on ps4?
@DarthKirby I imagine it will just be a port of the PC version on GOG.
@hi_drnick It’s the original.
The one currently on the PS4, Star Wars Racer Revenge, was the sequel, which in my opinion was inferior in every single way.
As long as it’s priced reasonably, I can’t wait for this.
@DarthKirby I'd imagine it's a port of the PC version. The gameplay was pretty much the same on both though. Should be fun to play again, but I'd definitely love a full HD remaster/remake or sequel someday. But EA seems to enjoy missing opportunities, so...
I seriously can't wait. I have the original for N64 but as I don't have a CRT or modded N64 it looks terrible on my HD tv. Love this game.
@Quintumply just wondering if you’ve heard anything about multiplayer on this? I see all they talk about is local split screen and LAN on Switch. I’m guessing this means neither console is getting online multiplayer modes?
@SoulChimera thanks. I have the one that's on ps4 now but it didn't stack up to my memory of the n64 version. Makes sense now.
Been delayed to end of may
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