Description
Based upon the Pod Racing scenes of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, your mission as young Anakin Skywalker or as one of a collection of strange characters from around the Galaxy is to compete, survive and win in the high speed challenge of Pod Racing.
Each character has a unique Pod that can be upgraded with the credits you win after each race. Finish first to gain the most prestige and compete in greater and more challenging tracks, including the now famous race along the sand dunes of Tatooine that determined the destiny of many lives.
Alternate Titles
- "SW E 1 Racer" -- Informal short title
- "Pod Racer" -- Informal title
- "スター・ウォーズ エピソード１ レーサー" -- Japanese spelling
Part of the Following Groups
User Reviews
The Press Says
| GamePro (US) |
Nov 24, 2000 |
5 out of 5 |
100 |
| Total! (Germany) |
May, 1999 |
1.25 out of 6 |
95 |
| Game industry News (GiN) |
Jun 02, 1999 |
4.5 out of 5 |
90 |
| Super Play |
Jun, 1999 |
86 out of 100 |
86 |
| GameSpot |
May 24, 1999 |
8.4 out of 10 |
84 |
| Power Unlimited |
Jul, 1999 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Gamekult |
Oct 01, 2000 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| IGN |
May 20, 1999 |
7.2 out of 10 |
72 |
| Nintendojo |
Nov 06, 2000 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| Gaming Age |
Jun 02, 1999 |
B- |
67 |
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Trivia
Title
Lucas Arts wanted to call this game
Pod Racer, but an
older game already existed with that name and legal stupidity prevailed.
Voices
Some actors from the movie also appear in the game, including
Greg Proops (race commentator) and
Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker).
Awards
- Total! (Germany)
- Issue 01/2000 – Best N64 Futuristic Racing Game in 1999
Information also contributed by
James1 and
Johnny Szary
