STAR WARS™ Episode I: Racer

I'm not an avid player of racing games, but I make an exception for Episode I Racer. The first (and until recently, last) time I played this game was back in the early 2000s, and I know this is far from a new observation, but it's worth adding one more confirmation: this game has aged incredibly well. The racetracks are excellently varied; the upgrade and damage systems are elaborate and well-executed; and the pod racers themselves have a slight learning curve, but it makes them all the more enjoyable once you figure them out (and configure the controls to a layout of your liking). Whether you played it back in the day or are just seeing it for the first time, this is a game worth picking up.

Glad GOG Brought This Awesome Video Game Back From The Past There Are So Many Unique Planets That Make The Experiece A Joyride In The Good Ol Podracer From Episode 1 The Phantom Menace. I Appreciate How Well This Game Was Configured And How Much Work Was Put Into It Good Job GOG! Please Add Episode 1 The Phantom Menace Next! (PC And PS1 Game).

I was excited to see this game come out on GOG. Star Wars Episode I: Racer was my first video game, and it's nice to enjoy it at a more modern framerate and resolution. The game itself is an excellent piece of Star Wars media. John Williams's score is on full display here, and combined with the top notch sound design, it creates a wonderful sense of immersion in the races you play. The game is not particularly difficult, and you will likely get first place in most races on your first try. However, the courses are well designed and will keep you coming back to play them again, if only to beat your own records. There is also a wide variety of racers that allow you to tailor your driving to the course. This is a quality game, and is well worth the money.

IT'S WORKING!!! :D

It turns out that all the original release needed was to be played in a much higher screen resolution and framerate than was possible at the time. Coming back to it now, I'm having a lot more fun than I expected, and the racing feels much more satisfying now that I can actually see what is going on! Works fine with an xbox controller (enable it through the in-game options) and supports modern display resolutions (there's a separate configuration program for that).