The best Ridge Racer, according to you

Samor · May 6th, 2008

Ridge Racer's been a pretty long running series by now, in recent years especially seen launching at the same time as a new console.

I was wondering what people think is the best installment in the series.

For me, it's Ridge Racer Type 4. I think at the time the series was at its best, and everything after it has just been emulating previous installments, often omitting some of the elements that R4 had.

The PSP games are great, but they're still pretty much a collection of tracks of previous installments, with the exception that they feature nitro's, which seems more like an obligation (because of burnout and nfs underground) than an innovation.

While RR was the arcade racer on PS1, I think Burnout, despite not having arcade origins, took over this role on the PS2. No comment on the current-gen consoles since I don't have one. As such, I'm including RR6 and 7 in this poll, but I'll be honest and say that everything I know about them has been solely from trailers. If I've been missing out, fill me in, but AFAIK they're a lot in the same vein as the PSP games, perhaps with a bit more originality.

Games that I consider very similar to each other, I've combined in the above poll. Note that Ridge Racer 2 (arcade) is just a revision of Ridge Racer and not the same game as Ridge Racer Revolution.

By the way, the N64/DS game wasn't made by Namco, but a Nintendo team. I think they did a pretty good job, since gameplay-wise it fits in with the other games nicely.

I hope I didn't forget any games in the poll

...I even added in R: Racing Revolution, although it's not really a Ridge Racer game, but rather a simulation (of sorts) made by the same team.

Paratech · May 6th, 2008

I didn't know Ridge Racer V was arcade as well as PS2. I like the Arcade, Playstation, and Nintendo 64 versions. When I get an XBOX 360, I'll get the Ridge Racer games for it!

Samor · May 6th, 2008

RRV was released for PS2 first, then they made an arcade edition based on it afterwards. I don't know the exact differences.

Btw, ever since the PS2, with the exception of Ridge Racers 2 on PSP they've been released around console launches. I can't help but think it's because otherwise they wouldn't stand out between the overcrowded racing game market nowadays.... People sure expect more from a racer now than ~10 years ago. Hence the commercial failure of the new Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer is similar in concept.

Geese Howard · May 6th, 2008

I had all ridge racer's games in PS1...my favourite was rage racer. Great graphics and sound!

snickothemule · May 6th, 2008

I like the 360 version myself mainly for the controls, but also the fact I only paid 10 wing wangs for the game.

duouk2000 · May 6th, 2008

Ridge Racer Type 4 without a doubt. The music, the feel, the tracks and that opening, I still play it at least once a year. Rage Racer is probably my second fav.

Rufoo · May 7th, 2008

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Originally Posted by duouk2000

Ridge Racer Type 4 without a doubt. The music, the feel, the tracks and that opening, I still play it at least once a year. Rage Racer is probably my second fav.

While I agree with you about Ridge Racer Type 4 (although Ridge Racer 64 was pretty suave) the opening FMV to RRT4 always made me think of Mentos. Broadzilla breaks her heels and then hitches a ride in a racing car that just happens to be burning past on her way to work... I swear I was waiting for Reiko to turn to the camera and pull out the old Mentos.

V1ncent · May 7th, 2008

I voted for Ridge Racer Type 4. It was the best looking racing game in PS1. However, the gameplay was bad . No stunt and damage at all. But for race lovers it was really cool. I used to play that 5 hours a day , was able to unlock 70 or something cars ,but not even close to half. Good game after all .

Titus03 · May 7th, 2008

RRT¤ for me. I liked the game in the very beginning, but I couldn't buy it in 1999, because I hadn't PSX or emulator. The most miserable thing about the game is that unlocking all the cars takes forever... for those who can't share their cars with friends.

I have played only RR1, RR64 and RRT4.

isamu · May 24th, 2008

So....which emu runs Rage Racer and RR Type 4 the best?

jonc2006 · May 24th, 2008

epsxe and/or psx. but if you have any specific questions about those two post them in their repective sections so you will get more useful answers.

View Poll Results: The best Ridge Racer
Ridge Racer/Ridge Racer 2 (PS/Arcade)	3	17.65%
Ridge Racer Revolution (PS)	1	5.88%
Rage Racer (PS)	6	35.29%
Rave Racer (Arcade)	1	5.88%
Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS)	8	47.06%
Ridge Racer V (PS2/Arcade)	2	11.76%
Ridge Racer 64/DS (N64/DS)	1	5.88%
Ridge Racers 1/2 (PSP)	2	11.76%
Ridge Racer 6/7 (Xbox360/PS3)	3	17.65%
R: Racing Revolution (the bastard stepchild, and multi-platform)	1	5.88%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

May 6th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,169	The best Ridge Racer, according to you Ridge Racer's been a pretty long running series by now, in recent years especially seen launching at the same time as a new console. I was wondering what people think is the best installment in the series. For me, it's Ridge Racer Type 4. I think at the time the series was at its best, and everything after it has just been emulating previous installments, often omitting some of the elements that R4 had. The PSP games are great, but they're still pretty much a collection of tracks of previous installments, with the exception that they feature nitro's, which seems more like an obligation (because of burnout and nfs underground) than an innovation. While RR was the arcade racer on PS1, I think Burnout, despite not having arcade origins, took over this role on the PS2. No comment on the current-gen consoles since I don't have one. As such, I'm including RR6 and 7 in this poll, but I'll be honest and say that everything I know about them has been solely from trailers. If I've been missing out, fill me in, but AFAIK they're a lot in the same vein as the PSP games, perhaps with a bit more originality. Games that I consider very similar to each other, I've combined in the above poll. Note that Ridge Racer 2 (arcade) is just a revision of Ridge Racer and not the same game as Ridge Racer Revolution. By the way, the N64/DS game wasn't made by Namco, but a Nintendo team. I think they did a pretty good job, since gameplay-wise it fits in with the other games nicely. I hope I didn't forget any games in the poll ...I even added in R: Racing Revolution, although it's not really a Ridge Racer game, but rather a simulation (of sorts) made by the same team. __________________ YouTube Channel Recently played (console): Sega Rally 2006, Medal of Honor, Sonic Drift 2 Recently completed: Sonic Chaos, Sonic Triple Trouble, Gradius V

May 6th, 2008	#2 (permalink)
Paratech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Franklin, PA Posts: 2,114	I didn't know Ridge Racer V was arcade as well as PS2. I like the Arcade, Playstation, and Nintendo 64 versions. When I get an XBOX 360, I'll get the Ridge Racer games for it! __________________ -Member of the Windows XP "Sith" with dreams of galactic conquest, er no, I mean dreams of buying an XBOX 360 ------------------------------- Member of the Sith XP/XBOX gaming club. $95 for an XBOX, $9.99 for a copy of Halo 2...Being able to play Halo 2 without buying Vista, priceless! Vista, what OS do you not want to screw up your PC! 'k Wii will Wii will rock you!

May 6th, 2008	#3 (permalink)
Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,169	RRV was released for PS2 first, then they made an arcade edition based on it afterwards. I don't know the exact differences. Btw, ever since the PS2, with the exception of Ridge Racers 2 on PSP they've been released around console launches. I can't help but think it's because otherwise they wouldn't stand out between the overcrowded racing game market nowadays.... People sure expect more from a racer now than ~10 years ago. Hence the commercial failure of the new Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer is similar in concept. __________________ YouTube Channel Recently played (console): Sega Rally 2006, Medal of Honor, Sonic Drift 2 Recently completed: Sonic Chaos, Sonic Triple Trouble, Gradius V

May 6th, 2008	#4 (permalink)
Geese Howard Double Reppuken!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 84	I had all ridge racer's games in PS1...my favourite was rage racer. Great graphics and sound! __________________ Opteron 170@2.7GHz - Asus A8V - 2GB DDR - ATI 1950GT AGP - Seagate 250GB SATA 16mb cache - Pioneer DVD-112D@112L

May 6th, 2008	#5 (permalink)
snickothemule Registered Mule Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 254	I like the 360 version myself mainly for the controls, but also the fact I only paid 10 wing wangs for the game.

May 6th, 2008	#6 (permalink)
duouk2000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 16	Ridge Racer Type 4 without a doubt. The music, the feel, the tracks and that opening, I still play it at least once a year. Rage Racer is probably my second fav. __________________ E2180 @ 3.2GHz Gigabyte P35-DS3R OCZ 4GB 800MHz BFG 8800GT 512MB

May 7th, 2008	#8 (permalink)
V1ncent Registered plank Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In a better thread Country: Indyeah ! Awesomeness: <--l----> Posts: 544	I voted for Ridge Racer Type 4. It was the best looking racing game in PS1. However, the gameplay was bad . No stunt and damage at all. But for race lovers it was really cool. I used to play that 5 hours a day , was able to unlock 70 or something cars ,but not even close to half. Good game after all . __________________ ThinkPad R52 1858-A64 512 mb ram,128 mb graphics memory Intel(R)915GM/GMS 1.6 ghz pentium-M processor,Windows XP service pack2 In short, good for nothing Don't be a n00b, or expect and accept there fate. My Blog in 'click here. My youtube video in GIF' This is where it ends. Dare not enter my profile. You'll regret your existence.

May 7th, 2008	#9 (permalink)
Titus03 I'm evil Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ? (In PAL-area) Posts: 666	RRT¤ for me. I liked the game in the very beginning, but I couldn't buy it in 1999, because I hadn't PSX or emulator. The most miserable thing about the game is that unlocking all the cars takes forever... for those who can't share their cars with friends. I have played only RR1, RR64 and RRT4. __________________ - SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: ---------------------------------- Intel Core2 Duo E4600 @2.40GHz \|\| ASUS Commando 4GB DDR2 800MHz RAM \|\| EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 512Mb Corsair 620W 620HX \|\| 3x Seagate 160Gb SATAII HDD Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic Windows XP Home Edition SP3/Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron ------------------------------------------------------------------

May 24th, 2008	#10 (permalink)
isamu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 94	So....which emu runs Rage Racer and RR Type 4 the best? __________________ I breathe, eat, drink, sleep, ****, piss and cum all things Ridge Racer!

May 24th, 2008	#11 (permalink)
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