While it seems like new entries in classic star wars game series like this and kotor seem unlikely to arrive any time soon, one talented fan has made a star wars. A demo version of the iconic racing game from 1999, set in the universe of star wars, has been given a fan remake created in. Lego and star wars have come together to debut a new kit based on anakin skywalkers podracer from star wars episode 1 the phantom menace the 20thanniversary kit is a remake of its 1999. The star wars franchise includes many video games, and aside from kotor, there are plenty of series that wed love to see get a remake. Racer game for the nintendo 64 and sega dreamcast and pc and arcade built using. The phantom menace is a 2018 science fiction remake of the 1999 star wars prequel of the same name. Back in january, we informed you about a fan remake of star wars episode 1. Heres what n64 star wars pod racing looks like recreated in.
The 10 most popular stories of the day, delivered at 5pm uk time. If youre old enough to recall the crushing disappointment that was star wars episode i. So when i started up the game and got into my first race tatooine duh, well first i didnt know the controls, i only assumed that they were the. Recently rereleased for the pc, wannabe podracers and. The classic from the 90s is heading to the ps4 and. This racing game was released in 1999 and youtubes stefano cagnani is currently working on a fan remake in unreal engine 4. Climb on, strap in, and experience the pure adrenalinepumping excitement of the podracing sequence from star wars. We have no release date, no info on updates to graphics or sounds, and we have no idea whos doing it. Racer has been brilliantly remade kind of using the stunning unreal engine 4. Arcade1ups star wars arcade machine is now available for preorder at gamestop. Hye guys i dont know if you all heard there is a remake in the works what do you all think.
Racer is one of the more beloved entries in the lost lucasarts canon of star wars games, and its still a shame weve never gotten a proper followup. The star wars episode 1 racer ps4 and nintendo switch release date is set for may 12. Relive all the thrill and excitement of the podracer sequence from star wars. Racer remake in unreal engine 4 is available for download march 12, 2019 john papadopoulos 12 comments back in january, we informed you about a fan remake of star wars episode. Following on from the news that one fan is remaking star wars episode 1.
Just announced on the official star wars website, podracers can prepare to blast off on the nintendo switch and ps4. The new version of the 1999 original features remastered visuals and updated controls for both platforms. Best known as an n64 game, the gog version is functionally a port of the. Take the controls as anakin skywalker, or any one of. This reboot was directed by christopher nolan and stars sean bean, james mcavoy and thomas horn amongst others. Although this will likely win the competition for fastest cease and desist letter in history, someone has managed to remake star wars episode i. Racer, often considered to be the bestselling scifi themed racer of all time yup. Racer game for the nintendo 64 and sega dreamcast and pc and arcade built using unreal engine 4.
We arent likely to get a remake, but one ambitious fan has recreated the game using the state of the. Racer fan game is a faithful but updated remake of the 1999 original. Heres what n64 star wars pod racing looks like recreated. The 1999released classic returns with modernized controls. Racer is coming to nintendo switch and ps4 on may 12.
Just announced on the official star wars website, podracers can prepare to blast off on the nintendo. The game features all of the racers and race course on tatooine featured in the phantom menace. Best known as an n64 game, the gog version is functionally a port of the original pc version released in 1999 not a remaster or remake allowing it to run on modern operating systems. It was grueling, frequently challenging and causing rage moments, and giving us some of our greatest racing celebrations much like anakin did in episode i. This racing game was released in 1999 and youtubes stefano cagnani is currently working on a fan remake. Made by rob jin and recently brought to public attention by youtuber bluedrake42, the star wars episode i.
Its may the 4th, and that means theres no better time to talk about one of the best racing games ever. Racer in unreal engine 4, footage has spread around the web of this other fanled star wars remake project. For wii u on the wii u, a gamefaqs message board topic titled star wars episode 1. However, it appears that this wasnt the only fan remake that was under development. This remake comes from a modder named robjin, who has released a demo for the project that you. Racer was probably the best thing to come out of the phantom menace, but at 20 years old, it could probably do with a fresh coat of paint. However, it appears that this wasnt the only fan remake that was under. While it was a great game for its time, at this point. The multiplatform, 90s classic favorite star wars episode 1 racer is returning. A demo version of the iconic racing game from 1999, set in the universe of star wars, has been given a fan remake created in unreal engine 4. A classic racer reintroduced to the console market.
It also adds several new courses, some on tatooine, others on various planets. Nov 19, 2018 so after discovering that the pod racer game was fully emulated on steam on sale too, no less. During todays surprise nintendo direct announcement, nintendo confirmed that star wars jedi knight. Jun 08, 2014 47 comments on heres what n64 star wars pod racing looks like recreated in unreal engine 4 some of you may have fond memories of star wars episode i.
Racer running in unreal engine 4, bringing the 1999 game well and truly. Based upon the podracing sequence from star wars episode i. Mar 05, 2019 star wars episode i racer playthrough 2017 1440p 60fps duration. Another one has just been released and is available for download to the public. Racer will be getting a remaster next month, bringing the n64 cult classic to ps4 with uprezzed graphics, modernised controls, and plenty of podracing action. A racing game based on the pod racing sequence from the first chronological star wars film. Another piece of fandom that came out to promote the film was the classic star wars. This mod is the prototype of a star wars ep1 racer remake, all the assets are currently placeholders. Racer to learn the basics of unreal engine 4 and it evolved into this. Some of you may have fond memories of star wars episode i. Try resident evil 3 remake before you buy with a newly announced demo. Released way back in 1999, the racing game is coming to the ps4 and nintendo switch with added enhancements. As announced on, this rereleased version of star wars episode 1.
It was may 4 last week, which means theres no better time to talk about one of the best racing games ever. This remake comes from a modder named robjin, who has released a demo for the project. We arent likely to get a remake, but one ambitious fan has recreated the game using the state of the art unreal engine 4. Racer was probably the best thing to come out of the phantom menace, but at. Episode i racer remake in unreal engine 4 and it looks beautiful. Mar 12, 2019 a fan of both star wars and the finest scifi racing game this side of wipeout has gone and got some of star wars episode 1. Racer, often considered to be the bestselling scifi themed racer of all time yup, ahead of both fzero and wipeout. I couldnt pass up the chance to play my childhood all over again, and this emulator actually works a hell of a lot better than the n64 version on this. Mar 14, 2019 following on from the news that one fan is remaking star wars episode 1. Nov 25, 2018 in my madness i tried to recreate a demo version of the game star wars pod racer released in 1999 on arcade, n64 and dreamcast remake is a soupedup nostalgia rush. This pod racer remake lets you race alone or against ai enemies. Star wars episode i racer general discussions topic details. Feb 11, 2020 10 star wars games to remake after kotor.
Spread the love two classic star wars games are now officially coming to the nintendo switch. Racer is getting a rerelease on the nintendo switch and playstation 4 this year. Hang on tight with afterburners on, podracers max out at a simulated 600 mph. So yeah, this is something really cool that most star wars fans will appreciate. Someone is working on a fan remake of star wars episode 1. Mar 26, 2020 star wars fanfavorite podracing game is coming to nintendo switch, ps4. Racer was a classic when it released for the n64 and pc over twenty years ago. This is a trailer for and some gameplay footage of a fanmade remake of the 1999 star wars episode 1. May 01, 2018 after 19 years, the classic podracing game star wars.
Racer is a racing video game based on the podracing sequence featured in star wars. Mar 27, 2020 the multiplatform, 90s classic favorite star wars episode 1 racer is returning. After 19 years, the classic podracing game star wars. Racer, originally released on nintendo 64 in 1999, will be released on nintendo switch and playstation 4 on may 12, 2020. If you have been around a few years in the lovely world of video games, odds are you remember star wars episode i. Best known as an n64 game, the gog version is functionally a port of the original pc. The classic star wars podracing game star wars episode i.
A fan started working on a demo rebuild of star wars episode 1. Mar 11, 2019 made by rob jin and recently brought to public attention by youtuber bluedrake42, the star wars episode i. Star wars episode 1 racer remake talk drew blaze20. Take the controls as anakin skywalker, or any one of over 21 podracers, and feel the fullforce blast of two. Avoid hazards such as methane lakes, meteor showers and tusken. Cg artist robjin recently shared footage from the episode i racer remake on his official youtube channel. Star wars episode 1 racer is getting a rerelease on switch and ps4 but xbox one is confusingly left out in the cold once more, plus it looks awful. By using the popular unreal engine 4, robjin was able to bring the nintendo 64era retro racing game to modern graphical standards, and the results are quite. Mar 27, 2020 i wish we could get a proper remake of that game. Star wars episode 1 racer ps4 and nintendo switch versions.
886 1218 467 971 529 286 632 1193 1053 197 1179 338 458 438 721 577 211 973 480 610 1437 520 579 774 271 594 151 1182