We brought you the recent news that Aspyr and can’t wait until it’s my turn to replay this old classic from my own youth. x1b5i
When it comes to Star Wars spirit alive.
That said, good games should never be forgotten and Producer James Vicari agrees. In this interview with StarWars.com, he describes why they felt the need to bring this port of the old game back to the modern systems. Here’s a snippet:
StarWars.com: Star Wars Episode I: Racer is really fondly ed. What do you think is the legacy of that game? 3u6c4o
James Vicari: Legacy is an interesting thing to try and talk about. There’s like the pure metrics aspect, right? It’s one of the bestselling racing scenes from a Star Wars movie.
StarWars.com: Why is reintroducing Racer important to Aspyr? 552645
James Vicari: Honestly, because good really believe in reuniting fans with something they cherished, or connecting a new audience with something they may have missed.
I definitely recommend heading over to the played the game before, it will give you that nostalgic feeling and get you excited to play again. If you haven’t ever played it before, it will help you see the importance of the project and understand why others are hyped about it.
They also talk what got upgraded, modern controls, and other interesting tidbits that are definitely worth your time.
If you’re anxious to play it like me, you can expect to see it coming by May 12th. Woo hoo!
