Star Wars Episode I: Racer GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Star Wars Episode I: Racer

SystemGame Boy Color
GenreRacing
DeveloperPax Softnica
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStar Wars
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo, Star Wars Episode I: Racer arrived on the Game Boy Color as a racing game.

Among the 73 GBC racing games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Wars series; on the GBC you can also try Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures and Star Wars: Yoda Stories. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64) and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64).

Star Wars Episode I: Racer supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Star Wars Episode I: Racer is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Star Wars Episode I: Racer gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Star Wars Episode I: Racer cheats & codes

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Star Wars Episode I: Racer walkthroughs & guides

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Star Wars Episode I: Racer FAQ

Who made Star Wars Episode I: Racer?

It was developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo.

Is Star Wars Episode I: Racer multiplayer?

Yes. Star Wars Episode I: Racer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Star Wars Episode I: Racer take to play?

As a racing game, Star Wars Episode I: Racer typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Wars Episode I: Racer on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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