+FujiSkunk Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Saw this one for cheap, and thought about picking it up, but then decided I better ask first. I was a big fan of the first Ridge Racer and the other PlayStation1 titles in the series are not without their charm, but it seems the series has fallen more into generic racing, without anything to really recommend it over other series. I've got plenty of games to keep me busy already, so it's not like I'm hurting for something to spend time and money on. I'm just curious if there is any of the original magic in this one. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I have it but only played it briefly years ago. From what I recall is had a very loose, arcadey feel to it, but was pretty fun. At $5 picking it up is a gimmie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 $5 is less than most XBLA titles these days. I'd say you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) I liked it initially, but it got old pretty quick. I'd go ahead and skip it. Edited April 7, 2010 by Gabriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Pass on that launch title for the PS3. Nothing says Ridge Racer like the originals on ps1. Go buy all three or so of them for $5. Then you got yer self a deal.... if you have a ps3 you can even play them on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I liked it, but then again I love arcade racers. I also really enjoy the PGR games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) I bought it on launch day and enjoyed it quite a bit. Then again, I was also a big fan of Ridge Racer V on the PS2 and was hoping for a proper sequel. While the visuals weren't a major step up from prior XBOX games, it does have the standard, quality Namco arcade look and feel, as well as their trademark, slick Ridge Racer style and interface. If you like fast-paced arcade racers, this one should keep you occupied for a while--if not at least provide you a good pick-up-and-play experience--especially at that price-point (Some of us paid the $40 - $60 on launch day for this one ). Edited April 7, 2010 by Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 It's not a great way to spend five dollars. I played the PS3 version and it's pretty much exactly the same as the PSP game that was released a couple of years before. It's pretty, but the gameplay is rigid, dated, and not nearly as fun as Burnout 3, which you may also be able to get for five dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 It's not a great way to spend five dollars. I played the PS3 version and it's pretty much exactly the same as the PSP game that was released a couple of years before. It's pretty, but the gameplay is rigid, dated, and not nearly as fun as Burnout 3, which you may also be able to get for five dollars. Aw, shucks. I liked the PSP version and all of the others as well. I think they are lighthearted, fun, arcade racing that's a throwback to simplicity now missing from so many racing games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodreptile Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 xbox ridge racer is terrible.... i woulld pass on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the opinions, everyone. It sounds like this isn't a title I have to rush out and buy, but if I find myself in GameStop again, and happen to see that one still on the shelf, I just might grab it, if only to satisfy my curiousity. One thing that really made the original game was the music (except for the dreadful "Rotterdam Nation"). That will be the hardest to recapture. Edited April 19, 2010 by FujiSkunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks for the opinions, everyone. It sounds like this isn't a title I have to rush out and buy, but if I find myself in GameStop again, and happen to see that one still on the shelf, I just might grab it, if only to satisfy my curiousity. One thing that really made the original game was the music (except for the dreadful "Rotterdam Nation"). That will be the hardest to recapture. I through in my 2 cents here.... I love the Ridge Racer series. You have to take it for what it is... an acrade racer. It is definitely worth $5. I love arcade racers, like San Fransisco Rush, Daytona, Burnout, etc... They are great pick up and play games that you don't have to worry spending alot of time to upgrade your cars and such. Bottom line... For 5 bucks, I'd buy it.. if I didn't already have it. -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 It's a decent game, Ridge 7 is better but that requires a different console. Sure, it's a lot like the PSP game in hi def with new tracks but, well, that's what you want isn't it? It's Ridge Racer and therefore unique and excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 It's a decent game, Ridge 7 is better but that requires a different console. Sure, it's a lot like the PSP game in hi def with new tracks but, well, that's what you want isn't it? It's Ridge Racer and therefore unique and excellent. I was wondering why you didn't chime in earlier. I know you are Ridge Racer fan like me :-) I have it on the PS3 because... well it was cheap and I like Ridge Racer. -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 It gets repeatitive and the major problem I have is when you bump a car accidently you are slowed down to a crawl and have to build your speed back up again, very annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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