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Game Information
- Platform: Sony PSP
- Media: Video Game
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- Reworked and enhanced car design complete with trademark Ridge Racer series drift handling
- Drive in style and rise through the ranks to unlock hidden bonuses in World Tour Mode
- Featuring 24 breathtaking courses the most in any Ridge Racer game including old favourites Seaside Route 765 Crimsonrock Pass and Greenpeak Highlands
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Sony clearly regards the Ridge Racer series as their lucky mascot -- this is the third time it has launched alongside one of their new consoles. And although Ridge Racer V on the PS2 may have been a disappointment, this new version for the PSP represents a triumphant return to form.
In fact, the Ridge Racer series has been so mistreated in recent years, with the unwarranted drift towards simulation -- cumulating in the dire R: Racing -- that it’s something of a shock to be reminded how much fun the game used to be. Like WipEout Pure and Burnout Legends, this is something of a "best of" recap of all the previous Ridge Racers, with a generous total of 24 different tracks including the classic Seaside Route 765, Crimsonrock Pass and Greenpeak Highlands (you’ll know them when you see them).
Although there is a new nitro boost feature and an absolute mountain of gameplay modes and unlockables, the game really doesn't need gimmicks -- not when it's this much fun.
The trademark drift handling means a practiced player can make it round almost any course without a moment’s let up in speed.
It’s a hugely entertaining and rewarding system that’s been tweaked and balanced to perfection -- and it gets even better when you show it off in the eight person multiplayer mode. Apart from some trying loading times, Ridge Racer does almost everything right and for once a sense of déjà vu is more than welcome. -- Harrison Dent
Product Description
Featuring the best-loved courses from arcade classic Rave Racer and the entire Ridge Racer series as well as new courses exclusive to the PSP 24 exhilarating circuits stand between you and racing glory. Course visuals have been revamped to take advantage of the stunning PSP screen and the game runs at a super-smooth 60 frames per second. The pumping stereo soundtrack features remixed versions of old favourites alongside exclusive new music with 30 tracks in all. There are 58 playable cars all featuring the Ridge Racer series' trademark drift handling. Super high speeds are achievable with the new Nitrous system. Fill your nitrous tanks by drifting as much as possible!. Multiple game modes are available providing varied challenges to satisfy all your arcade racing needs. Drive in style through World Tour Mode rising through the ranks by completing different tours and unlocking hidden bonuses or strive to beat the clock in Time Attack Mode. Test your racing skills against other players in the Wireless Battle Mode for up to 8 players or try Custom Tour an innovative new mode where you set the time you have to spare (5 to 60 minutes) and the game allocates a custom set of courses tailored to your specification. Reworked and enhanced car design complete with trademark Ridge Racer series drift handling Drive in style and rise through the ranks to unlock hidden bonuses in World Tour Mode Featuring 24 breathtaking courses the most in any Ridge Racer game including old favourites Seaside Route 765 Crimsonrock Pass and Greenpeak Highlands 1 - 8 Players
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
This game is truly amazin and is right up there as a contender for best launch title!
Graphics: These really are excellent, the cars look great and there is virtually no pop-up scenery. The drift animations are really smooth too
Sound: There are some very good tracks on the soundtrack (not any real ones) but some are just very annoying. Especially the track that plays when you race against pac-man.
Gameplay: This is the most important thing in any game and I am pleased to report that it is excellent here. It is easy just to pick up and play but recquires real skill to master. Drifts can be pulled off with ease and the new nitrous system means there is a decent reward for going round a corner at 180mph sideways apart from satisfaction! The gameplay is deceptively simple but soon you realise its a deep as hell. Which is great.
Learning Curve: As i said it takes about 5 mins to learn the basics and first of all the early tours are really easy but as soon as you advance to theh pro tour (especially the special 1 on 1 duels) it can become rock hard.
Originality: Its not really original (go round a track as fast as possible, preferably sideways) but it is nice that they have added a nitrous system in (just like every driving game ever).
Lifespan: It does have a very good lifespan and will take you many hours to complete. A nice thing is that you can leave a world tour halfway through and come back to it later which is also handy in many situations. You will also keep coming back to unlock the hyper-cars in this game to (including a cars powered by a gas turbine jet engine and a fan powered car driven by pac-man!).
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The most impressive thing about this title is that you forget you are playing on a handheld after very little play indeed. The game runs at a fast framerate and the graphics and lighting effects are superb - comparing favourably to conventional console titles like Forza and GT4. The handling works brilliantly with the analogue stick being used to drift around corners. This really does show up games like Need for Speed on the DS which are a constant battle of wrestling with archaic controls.
The menu systems are brilliantly constructed with options to create your own world tour of courses randomly generated according to how much time you have. The single race and time attack modes break up the conventional world tour racing.
The PSP screen shows the game of perfectly in widescreen and the level of detail in the environment is breath taking with planes taking off, flocks of birds flying by etc. The sound is spot on and the commentary in the background is hilarious. It is really difficult to see what someone could want beyond this game on a handheld. Things have come a long way since Outrun! I have no hesitation in recommending this.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I bought this game after a couple of sessions on Need For Speed Rivals. That game lacked pure racign credentials but made up for it in the customisation and soundtrack department. Ridge Racer, however, is a pure racer and on the PSP its outstanding.
I'm a racing game addict and its been a long time since I played a disappointing Ridge Racer IV. However, there are not that many racing titles out on the PSP at the moment and this US version has certainly been my best PSP purchase.
As with any game it has to start easy and progression can seem a little repetitive and lengthy but stick with it, this game has hours of competitive gameplay in it. The game flows smoothly, a little blocky on edges now and again but I would rather that than a slowing down of the action. The soundtrack builds nicely to ensure that if the race is going to be close then the music will be loud and fast too, this all adds to the addictive atmosphere generated by the game.
I have not had the opportunity to play any of the link up games, I'd be very interested to see how these fair. In summary, a very smooth racing game with lots of pick-up-and-play potential that showcases the PSP's enormous potential.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent game
I had ordered this game and i am pleased to say that my kids love it.
Published 19 months ago by Sunil
Great Start! Now Go For The PSP!
Imagine this: A "Now That's What I Call Music!" CD. Except it's not a CD, it's a UMD; and it's more like "Now That's What I Call Ridge Racer! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Matthew Stoneman
Great game++++++++
Bought it to keep me busy because i travel alot and thats exactly what i got.
Graphics are top quality and easy to see. Read more
Graphics are top quality and easy to see. Read more
Published 19 months ago by TommyHarris
andy price west yorkshire
this game is gd but not amazing the graphics are excellent but this game isnt a challenge and is too easy multiplayer is gr8 an gd fun but one player gets borin
Published on 7 May 2006 by Hilary Price
Ridge Racer - PSP
Really enjoyed playing this game. Still am playing this game well into January from Xmas as there are so many tracks, cars and the need to up your skill through experience... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2006 by MR H J LINACRE
A great way to launch the PSP
Ridge Racer has been entertaining the arcade masses since 1993, and has enjoyed success on consoles as well as on its home grounds. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by "youlikeyams"
Shows off the console but very shallow gameplay
I was looking forward to playing Ridge Racer and for the first few hours I loved every second of playing it. Then I started to notice the problems. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2005 by swimbearuk
Very very addictive
There is something about this game that keeps me coming back for more. It is after all a driving game, and they shouldn't really be that addictive. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2005
OK, not great
Middling reviews are so... non-descript. Unfortunately, that's pretty much how I feel about this game. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2005
Ridge Racer Review
REVIEW: Ridge Racer
Format: PSP
Intro:There are lots of racing games out on the psp alone and there is a ton across other formats
but what circles this game out from the... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2005
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