When most people think of Star Wars, there are a few obvious images that have permeated culture at large and would be the first that come to mind. A red and green lightsaber clashing, Jedi using the Force like wizards of yore, legions of stormtroopers waging battle on the scrappy underdog Rebels; there’s no denying that part of what has kept it so relevant for all these years is that Lucas conceived of some striking and effortlessly cool iconography. From amazing ships like the X-Wing or Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced x1, to the ground-based Landspeeders like Luke Skywalker’s XP-38, the vehicles of the future are a massive part of how George Lucas originally visualized that galaxy far, far away. Most Star Wars video games opt for the action-packed spectacle of big battles or lightsaber combat, with very few over the years choosing to put players behind the wheel instead.
But, with the new game, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the wish fulfillment inherent to the franchise isn’t just connecting with classic George Lucas vibes; it’s also making these rides utterly customizable.
