Announced in late March, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer is being remastered for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch systems, set to be released May 12! This is one of my all-time favorite Star Wars games, as I spent countless hours in my parent’s basement perfecting every course on the ol’ N64. The game was recently modernized for the PC in May 2018, but this is the first time it’s hit consoles since its 1999 N64 release (besides some ports around that time). Controls will be updated of course to work both with the DualShock 4 on PS4 and the various options presented through play on the Switch. Both systems will offer split-screen multiplayer, though the Switch will support LAN as well. Check out other features of the re-release and some screenshots below; otherwise expect a review on the Manor sometime after! UPDATE 5/12/20: Developers Aspyr cancelled the release at the 11th hour, citing work from home requirements as why they won’t have the game out in time. I’d rather they stay safe and deliver an excellent product than rush out a buggy, unfinished one, so I’m only slightly disappointed in the news. We’ll update here once we learn the new release date! Continue reading “Star Wars Episode 1 Racer Zooms onto Switch, PS4 May 12! (UPDATED)”
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