Star Wars: Galactic Racer nails high-speed racing

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a racing game set after Return of the Jedi, with a new character named Shade trying to beat champion Kestar Bool. The story stays mostly separate from the bigger Star Wars plot, which keeps the focus on the races.

The game’s biggest strength is how fast and smooth it feels. Players can race in speeders, skimmers, landspeeders, and podracers, and each one handles differently. Boosting, drifting, and avoiding hazards like lava and acid all matter, and crashes can damage your vehicle during a run.

Its main campaign uses roguelike-style progression. You start with a rough vehicle, then earn upgrades, parts, and sponsors as you win races across different planets. Losing too often can force a restart, which makes each race feel important.

Outside the main mode, there are arcade events, scenarios, and multiplayer. The review notes that the on-foot sections are weaker, but the racing, visuals, and sound design are all strong enough to make the game stand out.