Ridge Racer PSP Review - PlayStation Portable

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Jan 09 2005 Ridge Racer Review
PSP Game Review | Racing

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Summary: "Great Start!..."

Reviewed by scottie

The announcer shouts as the engine roars on your car.

Ridge Racer is an arcade racing game where you’re thrown into the action as soon as you step on the gas. Sony has a kind of tradition of releasing Ridge Racer as its first generation title for its first generation consoles (released on both playstation 1 and 2) and the same can be said for the PSP.

A great start indeed, from the moment you power up you’ll be introduced to a slick opening cinema and a tutorial for the menu (in Jap). The menu is easy to navigate (mixed with English) for those of you who don’t speak or read it like me.

You start with only a few cars and a few tracks and more will unlocked as you progress in the world tour. The rest of the menu is the typical single race, wireless battle and options.

As mentioned being an arcade game, setup is fairly quick; pick a car, choose automatic or manual, color, and your ready to roll. There are load times, but it’s not long, considering the next time it loads is after you’ve played the course (3 laps default) and watched your replay.

For those of you who have played the previous versions know what to expect, even from the start, the track is the same, however, they’ve included tracks from all the previous ridge racers.

Graphically, you’ll have second thoughts whether or not your playing on a portable system and I mean it in a good way. From the buildings, sunsets, beaches and speed, it’s impressive and may even make you compare which version it’s closest to, the Playstation 1 or 2? At first it can even be jaw dropping gorgeous on such a tiny screen.

Controls vary as you have a choice to choose between the analog stick ore the d-pad. My preference is analog for the precise control. Prepare yourself for lots of drifting, cause this is where the game makes its mark. Some may think it’s a bit much, but the more you drift on the corners the chances of having turbo will increase (a great add on and cool effect).

I have to stress on the music, I’ve heard its great, but in my situation I tend to listen to my own tunes or no sound when I’m traveling. In other words, you’ll have to find someone else that can give an extensive review on the music if that’s your interest.

I haven’t had much experience with the wireless battle, but what I have played so far it’s great with no lag. Can’t wait to get into this when I find a friend with more time.

I’m not big on racing games, but this is an easy title to get into that doesn’t require much tinkering on the cars and easy learning curve. It’ll only be a matter of time before you find yourself getting the fastest lap and trying to unlock all cars and tracks. A great start indeed.

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