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Overall Critic Score:3.5940
Ridge Racer Critic Reviews
It seems every time a new Sony videogame system is released, Namco decides to release another Ridge Racer game. I remember playing the Ridge Racer for the first PlayStation for hours when the system was released. Well, now with the introduction of...read the complete Ridge Racer review at GameZone
series. There are also the quirky announcer comments that are constantly shouted out to you, and while they get old after a while, you can usually just tune them out. Ridge Racer is the kind of game you can pick up and play for a quick 5 minute race, or f...read the complete Ridge Racer review at WHAM! Gaming
In the end it's this lack of additional play modes that lets Ridge Racers down a bit, but that shouldn't detract from the fact that what is offered is extremely entertaining, remarkably solid and technically incredible....read the complete Ridge Racer review at Ferrago
Ridge Racer for PSP is actually a ‘best of’ collection of the previous games (Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution, Rage Racer, Ridge Racer Type 4 and Ridge Racer V). There aren’t any new tracks, but only the most amusing and challenging courses...read the complete Ridge Racer review at Fragland
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Once all the tours are unlocked and the cars, tracks and prizes are unveiled, there isn't exactly a lot to come back to. However, there is support for wireless multiplayer, and it's enthralling fun. 8...read the complete Ridge Racer review at PALGN
It can be argued that there hasn’t been a good Ridge Racer game in years. Hell, some hardcore racing fanatics could argue that there hasn’t been a good Ridge Racer ever. However, it’s pretty well accepted that the series has gone downhill lately,...read the complete Ridge Racer review at Team Fremont
It exudes a sense of style that perfectly accentuates the game's over-the-top racing maxim. Still, players and fans who are hoping for something new or different are apt to be disappointed. Beneath the gorgeous exterior lies a game that, while fun, is a...read the complete Ridge Racer review at eToychest
Namcos Successful Ridge Racer series started life in the arcades before the release of SonyÃs Playstation. A Playstation release of the original Ridge Racer made its way into the stores all the across the world upon launch of the console showing...read the complete Ridge Racer review at Club Skill
For fans of the series, there’s no question – you need this game. For someone looking for a solid racing game, this looks to be your best option for quite a while, so give it a look; just don’t expect a whole lot of variety....read the complete Ridge Racer review at PSX Extreme
Ridge Racer sticks close to the series classic formula, so fans of the series will feel right at home....read the complete Ridge Racer review at GameSpot
I was hopelessly addicted from the first race. Unless you hate racing games or the Ridge Racer series, I'd highly recommend this one....read the complete Ridge Racer review at Netjak
Driving the cars has a slight learning curve, mostly with figuring out how to drift through the corners; drifting is really important to this game, with the nitrous boost tied to it....read the complete Ridge Racer review at Worth Playing
Since the early 80's, game maker Namco has always been on the forefront of arcade racing games. Pole Position, Final Lap and Ridge Racer have always been crowd pleasers. Ridge Racer has made a name for itself on the home consoles as well. New games in...read the complete Ridge Racer review at GamerDad
Another new video game platform, another Ridge Racer game from Namco. This old-school arcade racer hasn't changed much over its 10+ year lifespan on home consoles, but it's still a blast to play. And alongside Sony's Wipeout Pure, it perfectly...read the complete Ridge Racer review at Yahoo! Games
However, the series is starting to act like geriatric "classic" rockers who take the same "Greatest Hits" out on the road year after year. It's got its play list down pat, but there's nothing new there....read the complete Ridge Racer review at Operation Sports
A fantastic achievement for a first gen PSP title, it is immensely playable and arguably the best Ridge Racer on any console or hand-held to date....read the complete Ridge Racer review at Boomtown
incentive to continue playing the single player modes, but if you have access to the multiplayer aspects of the game you can extend the life of this title. Overall : 75 For a PSP launch title, Ridge Racer certainly shows off the technical prowess...read the complete Ridge Racer review at Sports Gaming Network
Namco's arcade racing series speeds onto a new platform in this launch title for Sony's PSP handheld. The game has a total of 24 tracks, based on fan favorites from earlier editions in the series, and nearly 60 different vehicles are available. Wireless...read the complete Ridge Racer review at AllGame
While for me not quite as addictive overall as another recent PSP racer, "Wipeout Pure," Ridge Racer is more than worth the money. If you are a fan of the series or if you just love arcade racing, you certainly cannot afford to pass this one up....read the complete Ridge Racer review at Adrenaline Vault
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