Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches to critical acclaim
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, launched on October 6 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with availability also on Amazon Luna. The game, published by Secret Mode, features a roguelike campaign structure and multiplayer modes, allowing players to pilot iconic vehicles like Podracers and see the return of Sebulba.
Reviewers widely praised the game, with Metro UK calling it a "podracing paradise" and Eurogamer describing it as "sci-fi royalty gets the Burnout treatment." It achieved a Metacritic score of 88 and an Opencritic score of 87/100. Developers from Fuse Games discussed capturing the "game feel" of the Burnout series.
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I Can’t Believe A Silly Star Wars Racing Roguelite Is One Of My Favorite Games This Year – Review
The reviewer expresses surprise and delight at how well Star Wars Galactic Racer blends racing and roguelike elements, calling it one of their favorite games of the year. Unlike other recent Star Wars titles, Galactic Racer eschews the typical dramatic science-fiction tone for a more straightforward racing experience.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers an arcade racing experience with a run-based structure that proves more engaging than Burnout Paradise's open world. Developed by Fuse Games, a studio founded by ex-Criterion developers, the game features a Star Wars theme with unique characters and planets. While it captures a sense of speed and incorporates interesting mechanics like boost management and build customization, the game suffers from occasional track readability issues and flawed autopilot functionality.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Drops Closer Look At Podracers and a Familiar Face From the Films
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by the minds behind Burnout, will allow players to pilot iconic vehicles from the franchise. A closer look reveals details on Podracers, including the use of Air Brake and Afterburner mechanics, and mentions the return of the character Sebulba. The game is set to release on October 6th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
