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Ridge Racer V

by Sony Computer Entertainment UK
Platform:   PlayStation2
2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Game Information

  • Platform:   PlayStation2
  • BBFC Rating: Parental Guidance
  • Media: Video Game

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Product Features

  • Racing action at 60 frames per second
  • 3 game modes
  • 6 customisable and upgradeable cars
  • 14 courses
  • For 1 to 2 players

Product details

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  • ASIN: B000053VI3
  • Release Date: 24 Nov 2000
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,836 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
When PlayStation first launched in 1995, Ridge Racer was one of the launch titles; now Sony has released a new console and along with it a new Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 5.

If you've played any of the other Ridge Racer titles, you can jump right into Ridge Racer V and hold your own. The new Dual Shock 2 takes a bit of getting used to, if only because the d-pad takes a lot more pushing to get your vehicle to turn. Other than that, power-slides work like a charm.

Ridge Racer V graphics seem to be better than any other racer ever created on a console. The vehicles have more polygons than you can imagine, and their reflective surfaces are just dazzling. When you go up through the gears, the sense of speed that Namco has created is second to none and showcases the horsepower of the PlayStation 2. Drive through an underpass and things get darker; exit into an open area and the glare will seem blinding.

Gamers will find plenty of vehicles to choose from at the outset with more available as you improve. This will obviously add replay value to the arcade racer. The season mode resembles Ridge Racer Type 4, without straying too far from Namco's successful formula. Those who dislike the Ridge Racer series will still dislike the power sliding, and it's lack of tracks. The tracks included here feature designs that embody non-stop excitement with hair-pin turns and jumps galore.

With both this and the more sober Gran Turismo 2000, gamers can't complain about any lack of quality racers. While radically different from each other, both are great games and definitely worth checking out. --Todd Mowatt

Manufacturer's Description
Ridge Racer is a game that has always sat very comfortably among those at the top of the league of racing games, and now it's back to assure its ranking among the next generation of high-speed, high-thrill titles. It has everything the previous Ridge Racers did and a whole lot more besides. Ridge Racer V is a model game to show off the pressure-sensitive analog buttons of the Dualshock 2 controller, giving the gamer even more exciting and responsive racing experience. The difference between winning and losing is now just a matter of the slightest touch of your thumb.

But that's not the only thing as the PlayStation 2's Emotion Engine really comes into its own here. Tyres smoke and sparks fly if you collide with the walls or other cars, and the passing scenery is even reflected in the highly polished bodywork and windscreens of the cars as you race around at a near impossible velocity. What ever you do, just don't get caught short of adrenaline.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, fun, action, 6 Aug 2001
By A Customer
If you like the ridge series (like myself )then you will love this game. The graphics are quite impressive and it moves at a fast pace providing excitement and tension as you have to turn extremely tight corners at high speeds. The gameplay has a good solid arcade feel for it, making it a game you can pick up again and again for a quick blast. There are a lot of fun modes like driving a special round yellow man's car.(guess who). Overall another good title from namco moving a grat series of racing games onto the next generation. If you like ridge games then you'll love it and if you love good, quality and exciting games then look no further. There is hardly any better than namco for excellent arcade games.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Ohhhh Dear ....!, 23 May 2001
By A Customer
complete and total let down! I was RR faithful until this. Boring drive, irritating commentator, annoying bends, un-realistic car handling, and i'm very very upset. I'll now rent before i buy.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Ridge Racer V, 17 Mar 2001
By A Customer
A great game for a quick buzz, for racing enthusiasts who just want to load up and rev off!! Well worth a look, Ridge racer V has excellent draw, and good attention to detail. The AI of the cars is clever, even on easy, they still give you a bit of hassle if you try to wang past the top 3. A cool game which is easy to get to grips with. Has buy me all over it!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Classy, polished racer
I'm not sure why Ridge Racer V has recieved such a negative response. Maybe it's because RR fans expected something more and feel short changed or perhaps certain gamers are over... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dubreggae

3.0 out of 5 stars Speed Up
This game is good until the final race the track slow your so much it makes it almost impossible to win I have won yet and the radio is very sexist their be no female racing... Read more
Published on 19 April 2006 by M. G. Hatfield

1.0 out of 5 stars Shelfware
A complete waste of money! We bought this game with the launch of the PS2 but have never played it successfully. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2002 by Mr A Bailey

3.0 out of 5 stars Good arcade fun, but it's no GT3
Well I quite like it. It'll never win any awards but it's an easy way to burn a spare hour or two every now and then. Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars So close....
This could have been a brilliant game, but as it stands it is merely only good. The graphics make GT2 and RRT4 look like something from the SNES, the music' quite good, you can... Read more
Published on 11 May 2001 by real_skywalker@hotmail.com

1.0 out of 5 stars Irritating
A highly irritating game that will get your blood pressure up for all the wrong reasons. A constant commentary from an American "radio DJ" who repeats the same phrases... Read more
Published on 11 May 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
The RR series clearly has not moved on. The gameplay remains the same and although the graphics have improved this not enough to warrant spending your money. Wait for GT3.
Published on 8 May 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish! Save your money.
Once you get past the tedious intro scenes you find out that the person who designed the game has either never driven a car or has got the physics equations the wrong way... Read more
Published on 6 April 2001 by Karl Franzmann

1.0 out of 5 stars Total waste of time + money!
Before I start I have to admit that I only brought the game as F1 had not been released.

However since buying the game I have played it oh, 2 times. Read more

Published on 21 Mar 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money
This is poo, please don't waste your money. I ordered it with my PS2 (seemed like it might the best of a bad bunch) and was not impressed. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2001

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