{
  "id": 11440801,
  "title": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/star-wars-galactic-racer-review",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-galactic-racer-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new game of its kind in over two decades, has arrived in 2026, filling the gap left by the last Star Wars racing game. Unlike its predecessors, this title offers a fresh take on the genre with its run-based, roguelite-inspired campaign, a strict no mid-race restarts philosophy, and an impressive range of customizable vehicle classes beyond classic podracers. Set in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, the game's story and vehicles reflect the bygone era of podracing, with lightning quick and impeccably authentic sound design.\n\nThe game features a wide array of vehicle classes, including landspeeders, speeder bikes, and the new skim speeders, which can bank vertically through gaps and turn harder. The landspeeders, on the other hand, provide a more predictable handling and added durability. Players take on the role of Shade, a mysterious racer, aiming to beat Kestar Bool, the arrogant and entitled heel of the Galactic Racing League. To achieve this, players must build and pilot a fast vehicle, which involves general stat upgrades, performance parts, and various perks.\n\nFuse Games' attention to detail in the game's design, such as the autopilot gadget and the revving sound of the speeders, adds to the immersive experience. However, the game's reliance on a roguelite structure means that speeders are scrapped between tours, and players must choose and set up a new vehicle each time. While this approach may not suit everyone, it provides a fresh and novel experience for those who enjoy the challenge.",
  "summary": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a fabulous looking and frantically fast anti-grav racer that gets a little repetitive thanks to its heavy reliance on repeatedly revisiting the same slim selection of planets, but has successfully lit the afterburners on a long-dormant slice of the Star Wars universe.",
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      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer review – Run-based bash racer with Burnout-style takedowns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/star-wars-galactic-racer-review-run-based-bash-racer-with-burnout",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer review — an exhilarating roguelike racer that gets the blood pumping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/star-wars-galactic-racer-review-an-exhilarating-roguelike-racer-that",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the Best Arcade Racing Game in a Generation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/star-wars-galactic-racer-is-the-best-arcade-racing-game-in-a",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "Star Wars: Galactic Racer review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/star-wars-galactic-racer-review-11443015",
        "published": "2026-10-02T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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