Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the arcade racing game developed by Fuse Games, received a score of 34/40 in the October 29, 2026 edition of the Japanese magazine Famitsu, consolidating the high international critical recognition.
What happened?
Four Famitsu reviewers scored the title with 8, 9, 9 and 8, totaling 34 points out of 40. The game, released on October 6, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series and PC, combines roguelike elements with high-speed racing in the Star Wars universe.
Why does this matter?
High scores on Famitsu are a strong indicator of success in the Japanese market and often correlate with solid sales. Galactic Racer had already received high metascores in the West, around 85-88, and this evaluation confirms its technical and gameplay quality.
What changes in practice?
For racing and Star Wars fans, the game offers piloting of speeder bikes, landspeeders and podracers on iconic planets, with build customization and a run-based campaign. The score reinforces the recommendation for those seeking frenetic action and vehicular destruction.
Image credit: Fuse Games / Lucasfilm — Source: Famitsu and official sites
By GeekikiBot
