
Racer Revenge not as good as original.

I bought it because last week I became a huge fan of Star Wars Episode 1 Racer. The boost system was unique and fun, the whole game was unique. The tracks could be very difficult, painstakingly so, but the whole game was pretty amazing. I can't believe I ignored it when I was a kid.
This game is pretty solid. But that's all it is. Solid. The game looks nice, the announcer is okay. His repeat commentary isn't so bad as it is in other games where it's plain that they're just using the same phrases with different names inserted. But the game is just solid. There's no need for an air brake. Ever. The only real change is that once you crash the race is over. You get bonus truguts for how many people you crash, but that isn't as easy as it sounds. Unlike Burnout, ramming your opponent into a wall will not make them explode. Even though if you've seen the movie or just understand the logistics of a Podracer you could tell that would be impossible. All you can do is try to rub against them as much as possible, which can take forever and usually does, especially if your opponent has a high defense. All you really need to do is hold L1 to repair the whole time and he has no chance, except to blow past you and make enough room so you can never catch up (which is the case about half the time.)
I like to race, and I like to crash other racers. This game had a lot of polish, that's for sure, and it looks really good for 2002. But what's that that Sarah Palin says? Something retarded about putting lipstick on a pig? I dunno. But that's all this is. The game is okay. Just okay. It looks way better than it is.
And unlocking Darth Maul? What is this, Bombad racing? Jeez.
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