Star Wars: Racer Revenge

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    High-speed, podracing action is back. This sequel admittedly doesn't do too much different outside of giving gamers more content and having a new emphasis on vehicular combat (you can now K.O. you opponents by destroying their podracer), but it's hard to complain when the racing is this good.

    Excellent track design and a nice selection of racers are sure to keep you coming back to    High-speed, podracing action is back. This sequel admittedly doesn't do too much different outside of giving gamers more content and having a new emphasis on vehicular combat (you can now K.O. you opponents by destroying their podracer), but it's hard to complain when the racing is this good.

    Excellent track design and a nice selection of racers are sure to keep you coming back to tackle all of the game's challenges. Setting best times, completing tournaments with different characters, and even (locally) duking it out with a buddy are all distraction the game has to offer. While perhaps not having the most robust selection of modes, the game manages to keep you hooked thanks to just the all around solid gameplay. Plus, it's Star Wars. So that helps.

    Really the biggest issue the game has is that it doesn't always offer the best challenge. Most races will fly by without giving you a fight. I found that only some of the later races in the tournament mode actually made me worry, outside of one map that was actually downright brutal.

    Yet, even if it won't always test you in the traditional races, objectives like setting records are sure to give you a challenge if you need one. It's minor flaws don't detract from the fact that is an excellent racing game. One that makes great use of an exciting concept from the Star Wars universe. Any fan should check it out, be they fans of racing or the films.    … Expand
  2. MadnessisRising
    Mar 6, 2019
    8
    It felt kinda slow compared to the "prequel" but I really like the fact that you can destroy your enemies. Overall solid and great game maybe a bit too easy.
  3. RyanM.
    Feb 13, 2003
    9
    Too easy, but addictive and fun. Absolutely a great racing game with many players, many tracks, and just plain great.
  4. SammytheBull
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    I had a blast with this game. I think the challenge is just perfect, and there is so much stuff to unlock that it will take you a while. It got kinda boring after awhile, though, so I would suggest a rental.
  5. PeterB.
    Mar 14, 2002
    10
    Brilliant!
  6. GDsReviews
    Jun 6, 2022
    4
    This game is nowhere near as good as its predecessor Star Wars Episode 1 Racer.
  7. DeaDvey
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    I love this game! It is way better than the original and no one can change my mind, I got a PS2 just so I could play it as I didn't want to pay for PSNow.
  8. Littlefelix
    Apr 9, 2023
    0
    I love the bible but hate this game I don't like paul in the bible I hate racing and I hate paul

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best PS2 Game of 2002
22
#22 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. GameZone
    78
    With all the right elements to make a stellar racing game, Star Wars Racer Revenge fails to inspire true excitement or bring something wholly different.
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  2. Maxim Online
    60
    To say you need quick reflexes to survive this would be an understatement—it’s almost like you need to use a mystical, ambivalent power to help guide you through it. Sort of like the movie.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Sure, it's repetitive, unoriginal, and not very challenging, but we have two words for you: Star Wars. [8 March 2002, p.77]
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