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Publisher: Namco
Category: Racing
Platform: PS1
ESRB Rating: Everyone Release Date: May 1999
Overall Rating:
3 Stars out of 4
Review by Tom Allen
3 Stars out of 4
Namco shifts into high gear with R4 Ridge Racer, following in the footsteps of Rage
Racer and other Namco hits. R4 has two basic modes, Grand Prix and Time Attack.
Grand Prix is the standard mode, and Time Attack allows you to pick any course you
want.
Four of the eight tracks are available when you start the game, and only expert racers
will open up the other four. You can also open up extra cars to race. Go to the garage
to register any new cars you've won.
The control for all cars is pretty smooth, but the brakes barely work. Two methods of
cornering are fully described in the instructions: a steering method and a drifting
method. The drifting is much easier now, but novice players will still find it daunting.
Most importantly for a racing game, the graphics are very, very nice - smooth and
realistic. R4 Ridge Racer is a polished game. Hard-core racing fans should give it a
go.
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