Ridge Racer (1993)
Genres:Racing
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Story:Ridge Racer was initially released on the Namco System 22 arcade system board, and was later ported to the PlayStation console. It is the first title in the long-running Ridge Racer series of games released for arcades and home consoles. The game's objective is to finish in first place in a series of races. Ridge Racer was among the first racing games to utilise polygon graphics to its full potential.Show more
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90's as heck soundtrack and the real birthplace of modern console 3D racing and 3D arcade racing ports with maybe only Virtua Racing beating it to the punch.
This game has everything that a 90's arcade racer should have:
- great (dated) music
- blue skies
- bright presentation
- annoying AI
Even in this early entry, Namco's attention to detail in machine design and architecture on tracks shines through and these aspects become series staples.
The Ridge Racer series is an experience that modern arcade racing titles by inspired indie publishers struggle to replicate, and that big developers have outright abandoned. It desperately deserves to be preserved.
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